About
Our Groups & Advisors
Tackling the individual challenges to our industry.
Representing the very best of our industry.
Academy groups are dedicated communities within AIXR, rich in information, insights and insider knowledge designed to bring leaders and industry together under one roof. As a member you can follow a group to keep up to date with technological trends and programs the academy is working on.
Only members part of AIXR’s advisor status program are eligible to join the cohort of academy advisors who regularly vote industry policy, content and initiatives, along with attending powerful invite only monthly meetings to network with other industry experts.
Akash Bellippady
CEO, Unlocked Reality
Hardware & Infrastructure Advisor
“AIXR has strong goals and values that I would recommend others to get behind”
Christoph Sitar
CEO, Mediasquad
Training & Development Advisor
“Awesome worldwide exchange with like minded developers and professionals”
Marina Roi-Sans-Sac
CEO, Subliminal
Consumer Entertainment Advisor
“It’s a very interesting group, full of experts who give a good vision of the market.”
Aaron Pulkka
Program Director, Amber
Consumer Entertainment Advisor (Chair)
“Of the various organizations, I have found AIXR to be the most member supportive.”
Sophie Thompson
CEO, VirtualSpeech
Academic Education Advisor (Chair)
“Very friendly and professional, I receive a lot of value from the advisory group meetings”
Dana Ware
Director, The VOID
Consumer Entertainment Advisor
“The community has been very helpful. AIXR has made a huge impact on the growth of XR.”
Deb Johnson
CMO, The EdgeVR
Entertainment Tools & Services Advisor
“AIXR is an important part of being active in the Metaverse community.”
Academy Industry Groups
Steering Board
Made up of a broad spectrum of companies, both big and small, from different areas of the immersive industry. The Board oversees the direction, strategy and work that the academy does.
Entertainment Tools & Services
For those providing business services to the entertainment industry, discus and learn about the latest in entertainment including but not limited to: volumetric capture, social & virtual worlds, broadcasting & streaming and distribution methods.
Enterprise Services & Tools
Discussing enterprise-grade services and tools related to the Metaverse. This can include professional services like consultancy, architecture and engineering. As well as, enterprise distribution, licensing & tools, and digital twins.
Hardware & Infrastructure
Discussions around hardware platforms for the Metaverse, such as Peripherals, Haptics, HMDs, Semiconductors, and Telecommunications. As well as, how these platforms are integrated into enterprise workflows via Integrators & MDMs.
Consumer Entertainment
A group for those interested game design, development, publishing and distribution for at home and location based entertainment. Exploring trending topics, insight and career progression within the games market and their respective platforms.
Arts & Media
For those passionate about independent films and media production. Discuss the art of storytelling, directing, producing and curating content. Explore how new technologies are changing the landscape of creative media and how to make the most of them.
Retail & Consumer
Those working with retail and consumer products, this group is focused on how to market, distribute and sell in the Metaverse. Topics include but are not limited to: luxury goods, fashion & beauty, direct to consumer marketing, exhibitions & events, , home & DIY and grocery.
Academic Education
Those passionate about education and academic research. Discuss the landscape and curriculum of higher education, undergraduate programs, graduate programs, pre-primary, primary & secondary education, technical and vocational education.
Training & Development
For those who provide or are interested in training and development for professional and industrial applications. Discuss different training platforms, techniques and how to develop the future skills needed for enterprise and business use.
Healthcare & Wellbeing
Discuss and learn about how Medical training, Diagnosis and treatment, Medical infrastructure, Social & Disability Services are being used in the Metaverse. As well as how these services are integrated into existing Hospital, GP and Dental Practice workflows.
Aerospace and Defense
This advisory group is for those providing business services to the Aerospace & Defense industry. Discussions will include the latest technology and applications for civil aviation, military aviation, commercial space, unmanned aircraft, and defense services.
Financial Services
This is the perfect place to discuss all things finance as they relate to the Metaverse industry. Explore and learn about the latest in Venture Capital, Exchanges & Wallets, Banking Infrastructure, Crowdfunding, Decentralized Finance, Digital Economies, and Insurance.
Travel & Tourism
This group is for those in the travel and tourism industry who want to learn about how to use the Metaverse to enhance their offering. Tailored for popup and permanent attractions, hotels and accommodation, transportation, and tour operators.
Safety & Security
As the Metaverse becomes more integrated into our lives, it is important to maintain a safe and secure environment. This group will discuss various safety & security measures including but not limited to: cyber security, health & safety, biometric data and privacy/legal concerns.
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