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‍EVENT SCHEDULE

HarvardXR Opening

Keynote

Opening keynote setting the tone for the day, reflecting on identity, presence, and the power of immersive technology.

Industrial Metaverse

Insights into how XR is being deployed in industrial contexts to optimize training, operations, collaboration, and innovation at scale.

XR in Academia and Research

A look at how XR is being used in academic and scientific research, enabling new methods of visualization, simulation, and data analysis.

Demo Showcase

XR for Art, Imagination, Creation and Cultural Conception

This session explores XR as a tool for artistic expression and cultural storytelling. Speakers will share how immersive technology enables new forms of creation and identity-building across visual and narrative formats.

XR for AI, Robotics, and WebSpatial

XR has thrived as a gaming platform, yet its potential in broader application areas are underexplored. In this talk, we will present our recent works that expand the innovative spectrum for XR developers: robotics teleoperation, SecureMR for AI model deployment, rendering 3D Gaussian Splats, and making websites spatial.

XR in Healthcare & Wellbeing

A discussion on how XR is being used to improve mental and physical health outcomes, from therapeutic applications to patient care and clinician training.

Immersive Storytelling: Games and Design

A deep dive into XR tools for creative professionals. How can developers and artists use XR to prototype, collaborate, and deliver original content.

XR in Education

A fireside chat exploring how XR is transforming education by creating more interactive, personalized, and scalable learning environments.

Embodied XR & Hardware Innovation

Focuses on the intersection of physical hardware and XR experiences, exploring haptics, wearables, and embodied interaction.

Creating Worlds with GenAI and Developing for MR on Horizon

HW workshop

Entertainment Redefined: XR in Film, VFX & Media

Examines how XR is used in the entertainment industry to craft immersive narratives, blending traditional storytelling with interactive experiences.

Strategy & Innovation in the XR Economy

A forward-looking conversation on how immersive technologies are influencing business strategy and shaping innovation pipelines.

XR for Impact and Social Goods

How can immersive technology drive positive impact? This talk will present case studies on XR projects tackling healthcare access, education, and equity.

Closing Note

A closing reflection on the future of XR, AI, and human connection — and what’s next for the immersive community.

HarvardXR Closing

Networking Night

Wrap up the day with light refreshments and meaningful conversations. Connect with fellow attendees to reflect, collaborate, and build lasting connections across the XR community.