VR/AR Association - Central Florida Chapter

Join us in Orlando, Florida on Nov 12th as VR/AR Association (VRARA) & #HTCVIVE invite you to attend: XR & 5G in Modeling and Simulation - Technology Showcase and Industry Briefing Hosted by HTC VIVE President of Americas, Daniel O'Brien XR Exhibitors will include: Virtualware, Bohemia Interactive Simulations, Integration Innovation, Inc., Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc., 302 Interactive, iPerformX Register Today ➡ https://lnkd.in/g3dkDCjG John A. Cunningham Daniel Meeks Mick Golson Shane Taber Robert Torres Nathan Klose Jason Austin Pete Morrison Nathan Pettyjohn Trent Sewell Jessica Beavers Kent Gilbert

🚀 What a fantastic event at the VR/AR Association - Central Florida Chapter AI & XR chapter event🎉 🔥We kicked things off with incredible insights from Dr. Robert Masson MD, FACS FABNS of eXeX and The Masson Spine Institute, diving into cutting-edge advancements in AI and XR and how these technologies are transforming the Healthcare industry and beyond! 📢Moderated by the amazing Charlie Lewis from BlueWave Resource Partners, the expert panel—featuring the leaders Lt. Col.James Cooper, USAF (Ret.) from Design Interactive, Inc. Interactive, Inc., Brian Stensrud CAE USA , and Col. Joseph Nolan USA (Ret.) A pplied Training Solutions—brought powerful insights into how the Department of Defense (DoD) is approaching AI adoption. The focus? Using generative AI in a smart, hybrid approach—combining AI’s potential with trusted, refined data to support more reliable and transparent decision-making. 🧠 With this, the DoD is enhancing simulations, analysis, and decision-making at every level. 💡 Thank you to OMG Labs for partnering on the event and providing the amazing space to gather!💗 ✨ Why Central Florida is a Powerhouse for Innovation: Central Florida is buzzing with innovation, from immersive tech to simulation and defense research! 🏙️ With University of Central Florida , University of Florida and Full Sail University and a community of world-class simulation companies, this region is at the forefront of AI and XR advancements. Add in collaborative partnerships and top-tier research institutes, and it’s clear why Central Florida is an innovation hub! 💥 Want to be part of this dynamic ecosystem? Join the Central Florida VRARA Chapter! Whether you’re a tech pro, entrepreneur, or enthusiast, you’ll find an incredible community that’s shaping the future of immersive technologies. Reach out today to learn how you can get involved! 🧩Join in by becoming a member by emailing the team • orlando@thevrara.com • ariane@thevrara.com 👽 Catch us at these upcoming events: • AES 2024 – Dallas, TX Oct 15-17th,2024) https://lnkd.in/eHwPbE8p • Reality Capture Network Conference (R-CON) – Boise, ID Oct 8th-10th, 2024) https https://lnkd.in/e2KauU • AWE Europe 2024 Vienna, Austria Oct 29-30th , 2024 https://lnkd.in/eNDKXNMi Let’s connect at one of these events or through the chapter—together we’ll push the boundaries of innovation! 🚀 John A. Cunningham Tim Hill Ali Mahvan Terasynth Isabella Johnston Kunal Patel A Square Games & Simulation, LLC Austin Pinzon Adrian Lannon Steve Lewis Ian Perera Kyle M. Brett Masson Mitch White Kyle Morrand✨ Robert Torres Team Orlando Marco Santana Orlando Tech News InnovateOrlando.io Orlando Tech Community OMG Labs M3D Technologies Justin R. Spears, MBA, MA

The VRARA Central Florida Chapter Chapter Event on Oct 2nd from 5:30-7:30PM at the Orlando Tech Hub, 36 West Pine Street. Theme: The intersection of XR and AI. How do these technologies impact organizations in the Central Florida community? What are the opportunities and the challenges that organizations are facing and how can they take advantage or mitigate risks. We have 2 speakers for this event. The first is Dr. Robert Masson, a neurosurgeon from Orlando who founded the Masson Spine Institute and is also the co-founder/CEO of Medtech startup Expanded Existence eXeX who have created a platform that integrates XR and AI to radically change the surgical operating theater and revolutionize surgical operations. Dr. Robert Masson MD, FACS FABNS and his panel of medical experts will discuss how they see the impact of these technologies in the medical industry here in Central Florida. Dr. Brian Stensrud, Technical Fellow at CAE USA will also be a keynote speaker as he shares how XR and AI are providing new capabilities and opportunities in the area of Defense and Aerospace. Brian is a recognized expert in the area of AI and simulation having worked with Soar Technologies for over 20 years before joining CAE. Brian will be joined by LtCol (retired) James Cooper, Director of Business Development at Design Interactive, Inc. Interactive and Col (retired) Joseph Nolan who led business development with Magic Leap. Charlie Lewis, CEO of BLUEWAVE RESOURCES, LLC will serve as the Moderator for the event and Ariane Fikki is the event leader. Agenda 5:30 - 5:40 opening 5:40 - 6:30 XR and AI in Healthcare (15 minute presentation followed by Panel) 6:30 - 7:20 - XR and AI in Aerospace and Defense (15 minute presentation followed by panel) This event is free and open to the public but you must register in advance and get a ticket.

Join the VRARA Central Florida Community for an in person event focused on the Intersection of XR and AI. Our speakers are Brian Stensrud and Robert Masson MD, FACS FABNS, and Sheena Fowler. Our event manager is Ariane Fikki! Register for free below! VR/AR Association (VRARA) VR/AR Association - Central Florida Chapter #vrara Orlando Tech Community

Join the VRARA Central Florida Community for an in person event focused on the Intersection of XR and AI. Our speakers are Brian Stensrud and Robert Masson MD, FACS FABNS, and Sheena Fowler. Our event manager is Ariane Fikki! Register for free below! VR/AR Association (VRARA) VR/AR Association - Central Florida Chapter #vrara Orlando Tech Community

Last chance for tickets! Get registered before they sell out! If you're attending AWE, you don't want to miss our VR/AR Association (VRARA) social mixer, CORAL. The event is co-hosted by the OC / LA chapters and will have food / drinks, a DJ, photo booth and some of the biggest names in XR. Come network, dance, drink, eat and most importantly, have fun! https://lnkd.in/d-63E_Kw Sponsored by: Contrast Media Labs, Inc Noorcon Inc. VRARA Orange County Vahé Karamian Ariane Fikki John A. Cunningham Kris Kolo Nathan Pettyjohn #AWE2024 #AWE #VRARA #AR #LongBeach #VR #XR