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The Immersive Technology Alliance is pleased to report that Immersed 2016 was very successful for both professionals and consumer alike.  On the first day alone, the public exhibition and education series had as many as 4,500 people flow through it – most trying and learning about immersive technology for the very first time.  The professional conference featured nearly 40 speakers from around the world to help grow the virtual and augmented reality markets on the East Coast.

The above opening remarks discussed Immersed 2016 and feature a special presentation by Kevin Von Appen, Director of Science Communication for the Ontario Science Centre.

Immersed 2016 takes place October 16-18, 2016 at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, Immersed is the East Coast’s must attend event for professionals and industry needing to learn, network, and build in markets such as virtual reality, augmented reality, stereoscopic 3D, and more.

This year’s agenda features unique discussion and education around upcoming technology and market growth, novel uses of immersive content to make a positive difference in the world, out of home entertainment and experiences, 360 content creation, video games, and much more. As is the case every year, Immersed delivers on offering unique content and senior level networking and relationship building. Read More

“IMT is excited to become a part of the Immersive Technology Alliance and to help grow technology solutions in virtual reality and augmented reality. We feel that the ITA’s work in bringing the industry together is critical for consumer adoption and growth of VR/AR technologies and cutting edge content. With our vast experience in media and entertainment solutions, we look forward to collaborating with other members and the industry at large to promote these new innovative platforms.” – Dave Ginsberg, Principal Consultant, IMT

Integrated Media Technologies Inc. (IMT) is a digital media and technology company with offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, Boston, and Dallas. Inc. Magazine ranked IMT as the 25th fastest growing private company in the Technology Services industry; Los Angeles Business Journal ranked IMT as the 39th fastest growing private company; CRN ranked IMT 18th on the list of 62 newcomers to the Solution Provider 500 list. IMT serves the telecommunications, media & entertainment, IT, institutional, commercial real estate and hospitality sectors with a broad range of solutions designed to drive new value and efficiencies from technology. As a consulting, design, and systems integration company that specializes in providing business consulting and TCO models for private, hybrid, and public cloud workflow solutions, customers rely on IMT to deliver mission critical solutions and services focused on media technologies, storage, asset management, high-performance computing, networking, and 24/7 support.

Immersed 2016 is fast approaching October 16-18, 2016 at the Ontario Science Centre, and it’s time to register while space is still available. Immersed is the premier event for senior level industry networking and education, as well as reaching thousands of qualified customers in an effective manner. From development expertise to media exposure, with access to the investment community and future customers, Immersed is a must attend event.

Daryl Sartain, Director and Worldwide Head of Virtual Reality & Displays, AMD

We are proud to report that our opening keynote is Daryl Sartain, Director and Worldwide Head of Virtual Reality & Displays for the Radeon Technology Group at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Outside press, Daryl has limited speaking engagements, so it’s a big deal that he is coming to Immmersed 2016. Advanced Micro Devices is also a Platinum Level sponsor of Immersed.  HMD and VR toolmaker ImmersiON-VRelia is the Immersed Gold Sponsor, and leading 360-degree panamorph lens makers ImmerVision is the Immersed Bronze Sponsor. Read More

“GameCoder Studios is an interactive software company primarily focused in software for VR and PC/Console video games. We joined The ITA because we can contribute with a panorama and experience of the mexican (and part of LATAM) VR/Video Game industry and market. We developed Lodestone Engine, our in-house game engine for VR technology and we are eager to include all kind of immersive technology to the engine. We are currently working in projects with PSVR, HTC Vive, OSVR and cardboard for video games/parks, health care and marketing agencies.” – Marcel Stockli Contreras, CEO, Game Coder Studios

GameCoder Studios is an independent game studio located in the colonial city of Guanajuato, México. They develop technology and games for Windows, Linux, Mac, PS4 and PS Vita. The Game Coder Studios team continues to grow and is working on ambitious projects with a strong interest in virtual reality and immersive technology.

Welcome aboard!

Taking place October 16-18, 2016 at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, this year’s Immersed conference is going to arguably be the most ambitious event The Immersive Technology Alliance has ever put together.  The Ontario Science Centre is one of Canada’s largest public education venues with 3,000 – 5000 visitors per day.  Immersed promises to meet the direct needs of professionals working in the immersive technology space, and separately (and effectively) appeal to countless future customers of virtual and augmented reality technology and content.  We want everyone to be part of this.

There is a wonderful story behind Immersed 2016 and our vision.  Neil Schneider, Executive Director of The ITA, does a weekly blog / interview program on mtbs3D.com.  Watch the first 15 minutes of the above video for a clear outline of the vision and details for Immersed 2016 –  and reach out!  We have an open call for speakers, sponsors, and ideas.  There is only one Immersed!