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ABOUT VRTO
VRTO Spatial Media World Conference & Expo – the award-winning, critically-acclaimed, industry insiders’ favourite show returns live to Toronto for a special 2-day event with presenting partner, OCAD University, in the heart of the city’s media arts district.
For 9 years, VRTO has been a vital catalyst for ethical new ventures and opportunities in the rapidly evolving world of media, arts, entertainment, industry, education, and enterprise. Attendees include C-suite executives, investors, hackers, gamers, developers, artists, and leading education, healthcare, and enterprise experts.
Hear from the key movers and shakers in the industry who will share earned wisdom from the real projects they have shipped. This is a practical conference with consistently positive business and development outcomes.
Position your brand as a leader in the limitless potential of spatial media, immersive technologies, and emerging technologies. Showcase your brand, meet and network with a global audience at VRTO 2024!
2024 features talks around:
- Virtual Museums, Archaeology, and Cultural Anthropology
- NERFS/Gaussian/Dolphin Splatter
- Live Virtual Performance Training
- The Revenge of LBEs
- Generative AI for Virtual Production
- Web3D/WebXR optimization and advancements
- Hyper-Reality 2.0
- Projection mapping and Immersive Interactive Environments
- The next phase of LLMs and GANs
- Digital Humans
- New advancements and content approaches for AR/MR
- Groundbreaking exhibition demos
- Real face time with internationally renowned devs
TICKETS
We offer two phases of discount tickets. They are not time-based but quantity-based. Once they’re gone prices move to the next tier. Lock in your discount now!
Early Bird Phase 1 - 50% (Limited Quantity)
Sold Out — CAD$150 + Taxes
- The ticket grants you access to 2 full days of expert led conference tracks, access to the Exhibit Hall, networking reception, and access to the private online Discord server.
Early Bird Phase 2 - 30% (Limited Quantity)
Sold Out — CAD$210 + Taxes
- The ticket grants you access to 2 full days of expert led conference tracks, access to the Exhibit Hall, networking reception, and access to the private online Discord server.
Conference Pass - Standard Price
CAD$325 + Taxes
- The ticket grants you access to 2 full days of expert led conference tracks, access to the Exhibit Hall, networking reception, and access to the private online Discord server.
SPEAKERS
Nimrod Shanit
Founder and CEO at Blimey VR Studios Inc. | Toronto, Canada
Whitton Frank
Producer / Director at Ferryman Collective | Los Angeles, USA
Justin Baillargeon
Producer, Host at Dr. VR | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Steve Simpson
Chief Innovation Officer, SmartMansion Inc. | Toronto, ON, Canada
Richard Broadbridge
CEO, 4Dviews | Grenoble, France
Pratik Pradhan
Researcher, Developer-Toronto Metropolitan University | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Luis Hernandez
Creative Director, Necrophone Games | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dave Cardwell
Senior Director, Head of 3D & Immersive Labs at Adobe | Toronto, ON, Canada
Ashley Huffman
Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, TITAN Haptics | Toronto, Canada
Vikas Gupta
CEO, AVARA Media Inc. | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mike Boers
Co-CEO and Innovation Lead, Immersion Room | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Daniel Blair
CTO, BSD XR | Winnipeg, Canada
Lucie Lalumiere
President and CEO, Interactive Ontario | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Andrew MacDonald
Executive Producer, Cream Productions | Toronto, Canada
Heather Dunaway Smith
Immersive artist | Portland, Oregon, USA
David Oppenheim
Director, SIRT/Sheridan College | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Luke Hurd
Director of Experience Design (Spatial), VML/WPP | Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Caitlin Krause
Founder, Author, Speaker. MindWise and Stanford University | USA
Lianne Baron
Strategic Partner Manager, Meta | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Curtis Hickman
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, The VOID
Jason Moore
CEO ,The MetaMovie | New York, USA
Dan Fill
President, Dark Slope | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Laura Mingail
Founder, Archetypes & Effects
Nicole Rigo
Actor and Writer, The MetaMovie | Brantford, CT USA
Emma Westecott
Co-Director of game: play Lab, OCADU | Toronto
Priam Givord
Director of Design, Priam Givord Design Studio
Anne Toole
Writer, The Write Toole | West Hollywood, CA, USA
Gal Hana
CSO, Blimey VR Studios inc. | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Prav Chinthoju
Fullstack Developer, CHLAVM
Dario Laverde
XR / Spatial Computing Creative Technologist at Stay Warm Studio | Kingston, NY, USA
Harrison Forsyth
Principal Investigator (Research Lead), Durham College Mixed Reality Capture Studio
Carol Silverman
Artist and Creator, Stay Warm Studio | New York, USA
Keram Malicki-Sanchez
Instructor, UCLA Extension | Executive Director, FIVARS, VRTO
Tendisai Cromwell
CEO and Co-Founder of Bioimmersive | Toronto, ON, Canada
Ryan Andal
President and Co-Founder of Secret Location
Lana Lux
Owner, Lux Games | Toronto, ON, Canada
Gillian McIntyre
Interpretive Planner, Art Gallery of Ontario (Retired)
Blair Renaud
Founder and CEO of IRIS VR Inc. | Toronto, Canada
Debbie Deer
CEO/Founder of Orion Digital Innovations and Creations Inc. (Orion Digital Inc.) | Toronto, Canada
Stephanie Greenall
Head of Communications, Tilt Five | Toronto, ON, Canada
TESTIMONIALS
"VRTO has the highest per capita quantity of cool people I’ve ever seen"
Corey King - Co-Founder, ZenFri Inc.
"A conference like no other...do believe the testimonials and plan to attend next year."
Dario Laverde - Senior XR/Spatial Creative Technologist, Stay Warm Studio
"[VRTO 2023] felt like what I hope the VR community will get to in like 5 or 10 years...it was that good."
Zimtok5, on the Between Realities podcast
"Attending and speaking at VRTO was something I'll never forget. Such an amazing opportunity to connect with others passionate about the possibilities and future of VR."
Mandy Canales
"Definitely put VRTO on your calendar for next year. It's far more than a regional XR conference, it's a vital organ of the industry. VIVA VRTO!”
Ben Erwin - Creator of the Poly Awards
"VRTO was a profound experience. Not only was there a fantastic array of impressive and insightful presentations, but the calibre of all speakers and attendees was extremely high. I met a tremendous number of like-minded and super passionate industry people, but even more importantly, the connections were meaningful."
Christian Hurst - Co-Founder / Managing Director, Interleave
"The greatest VR conference in the world (and I've been to a few, believe me)!"
Brett Leonard - Director, The Lawnmower Man
"Keram Malicki-Sanchez thank you for always thinking outside the box, pushing boundaries, pioneering new models of creative exchange, and making space for innovative thinkers outside the mainstream."
Nancy Baker-Cahill - Artist and Creative Director, 4th Wall App
PARTNERS & SPONSORS 2024
VRTO would simply not be possible without the generous support of our partners. Please visit them to learn more about these amazing companies.
EXHIBITORS 2024
The Realization Zone presented various innovative Canadian and international VR and AR projects, products, and interactive demos.
Click on the logos to visit their websites and learn more about these amazing companies.
PAST PARTICIPANTS & PARTNERS
VRTO would simply not be possible without the generous support of our partners. Here are some of the amazing companies than have joined us in the past as sponsors, exhibitors, and partners.