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Overall Schedule
Space 1 - Main 1.321
Space 2 - LL2.224
Space 3 - LL2.221
Room A: 1.321

10:00

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10:15

HarvardXR 2024 Opening

Welcome to HarvardXR 2024 annual conference titled "Extended Intelligence" focusing on the convergence of AI and XR. Our goal is to provide a platform for students, researchers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs to discuss how XR is shaping the future across different industries.

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Room A: 1.321

10:15

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11:00

Keynote “Collective Superintelligence”

While most AI researchers focus on emulating human intelligence, Dr. Louis Rosenberg has taken a very different approach. For the last decade he has been working on Collective Superintelligence, a method of using AI to connect human groups together to enable significantly more accurate predictions, assessments, forecasts, decisions, and evaluations. The technology created by his company, Unanimous AI, is based on the biological principle of Swarm Intelligence and has been used to optimize decisions by organizations ranging from the US Air Force and the United Nations to hedge funds and market research firms. Dr. Rosenberg will talk about the science and technology of Collective Superintelligence and the tools his company is developing to bring these capabilities to mainstream applications. Dr. Rosenberg earned his PhD from Stanford University, is a former professor at California State University, and has a book from Hachette, Our Next Reality about the future of AI-powered immersive worlds.

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Room A: 1.321

11:10

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12:10

Future Prototypes

Explore "Future Prototypes" with Mike Pell, Director at Microsoft Garage NYC, and Valentin Heun, VP at PTC Reality Lab. Pell reshapes strategies with innovation and data AI prowess, while Heun's groundbreaking work in computer interaction promises an illuminating exploration of future possibilities.

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Room A: 1.321

13:10

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14:10

Women in XR

Join us for an inspiring session titled "Women in XR," where we spotlight the remarkable contributions of female pioneers at the helm of the extended reality (XR) revolution. This session is dedicated to showcasing the innovative work, challenges overcome, and groundbreaking advancements driven by women in the fields of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). Engage with stories of leadership, creativity, and technological breakthroughs that are defining the future of immersive experiences and digital interaction.

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Room A: 1.321

14:20

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15:20

Immersive Reality

Embark on a captivating journey into Immersive Reality, where creativity and innovation converge. Stewart Smith, Product Design Director at Unity Technologies, combines software engineering with artistic brilliance, from Google Doodles to virtual reality music videos. GMUNK, the visionary digital artist behind "TRON: Legacy," expands perceptions with enigmatic, atmospheric style, redefining immersive experiences and inspiring the impossible.

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Room A: 1.321

15:50

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16:50

Journey After School

Embark on a captivating journey beyond academia with esteemed panelists Dhairya Dand, Botao Amber Hu, Veronica Peitong Chen, and Iris Pan. From groundbreaking inventions to speculative design and AI integration, explore their multidisciplinary approaches shaping the future of design, AI, and technology. Together, they showcase boundless possibilities of creativity and innovation in the real world.

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Room A: 1.321

17:00

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17:30

Closing Speech

Tsitsi will share her profound insights on "Designing in XR × AI," unveiling the foundational principles essential for creating immersive XR experiences that are not only engaging and comfortable but also ethically sound and inclusive.

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Room A: 1.321

17:30

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17:45

HarvardXR 2024 Closing Ceremony

Closing note, all-staff photography and social activities to wrap up HarvardXR 2024.

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Event Hall

11:00

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11:30

Vishal Punwani

Fireside Chat I - "Navigating Metaverse and XR 2023"

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Event Hall

11:30

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12:30

Metaverse and Game

The Metaverse & Game panel brings together experts in the fields of Metaverse and gaming to discuss the future of immersive experiences. They will delve into topics such as the design of immersive experiences, game loops and economies in the metaverse, and the challenges of building a sustainable metaverse ecosystem.

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Event Hall

13:30

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15:00

Entrepreneurship and Investment

The Entrepreneurship and Investment Panel would explore the emerging landscape of extended reality (XR) startups and investment opportunities. The panelists would discuss the challenges and opportunities of creating a successful XR business, and how XR can meaningfully impact climate-positive and social-forward initiatives and enterprises.

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Event Hall

15:15

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16:45

Design and Technology

The Design and Technology Panel focuses on the latest trends and innovations in XR design and technology. The panelists will explore the creative and technical challenges of designing immersive experiences and examine the potential of XR technology to influence communities and cities.

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Event Hall

17:00

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18:00

Building the Metaverse

Join our panel of experts in the exciting realm of building the metaverse! Our panelists, comprising of technologists, futurists, and visionaries, will delve into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the rapidly evolving landscape of the metaverse. From XR experiences, to blockchain, Web3, and social interactions in the virtual world, our panelists will share their insights, strategies, and visions for the future of the metaverse.

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