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June 25th – 26th 2025

OCAD University • 100 McCaul St.
Toronto, Canada

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About this event

10th Anniversary of Canada's XR Show!

Welcome to the VRTO 2025 Spatial Media World Conference! Now in its 10th Year!

Get ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of virtual and augmented reality. Join us on June 25th-26th for an unforgettable in-person experience.

At this conference, you’ll be able to explore the latest advancements in spatial media and discover how it’s shaping the future. From mind-blowing virtual reality experiences to cutting-edge augmented reality technologies, this event will showcase the best in the industry.

Dozens of college student project demo, face-to-face with XR developers, VR and AR activations.

TICKETS

We offer three phases of sales: 2 discounts and then full priced tickets. They are not time-based but rather quantity-based. Once they’re gone prices move to the next tier.

Lock in your discount ASAP, and if you see a 2-for-1 deal, double so!  Don’t make us say ‘I told you so…’

TESTIMONIALS

"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 has the highest per capita quantity of cool people I’ve ever seen."

Corey King

Co-Founder, ZenFri Inc.

"[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

Mandy Canales

"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

Award winning VR Theater Practitioner

Ben Erwin

"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

2025 Conference features talks around:

Mark your calendars and prepare to embark on a journey into the future of technology. We can't wait to see you at the VRTO 2025 Spatial Media World Conference!

  • New Gaussian Splatter techniques
  • Metaverse 3.0
  • Generative AI Asset Creation
  • Better UX Design for XR
  • Web3D/WebXR Optimization and Advancements
  • VR for Everyone
  • VR for Enterprise
  • The Next Phase of LLMs (Light-Field Displays) and GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks)
  • Digital Humans
  • Haptics, Gestural input
  • Art and AR
  • Lowcode VR, 3D asset creation

SPEAKERS 2025

Click on each speaker to have more information.

Hope Hutman

Hope Hutman

Artist and Narrative and Experience Designer | Oakland, California
Tosca Terán

Tosca Terán

Myco Matriarch, Director at The Mycelium Network|Nanotopia | Toronto, Canada
Neil Chakravarti

Neil Chakravarti

Principal at EVOQ | Toronto, Canada
Dr. Justin Baillargeon

Dr. Justin Baillargeon

Host and Producer of Dr. VR Podcast, Assistant Professor in Digital Media and Global Communications at the University of Niagara Falls | Toronto, Canada

Dario Laverde

Dario Laverde

Creative Technologist / co-founder at stay warm studio | New York, USA
Carol Silverman

Carol Silverman

Artist/Co-Founder at stay warm studio | New York, USA
Tricia Blake

Tricia Blake

Founder and CEO, My Third Bloom
Barton Goldenberg

Barton Goldenberg

President & Founder of ISM, Inc. | Chevy Chase, Maryland

David Tamés

David Tamés

Teaching Professor, Department of Art + Design, Northeastern University | Boston, MA
Michael Potts

Michael Potts

CEO at Polycount.io | Dallas, TX
Russell Sng

Russell Sng

Founder, ImmerSynth Inc. | Toronto, Canada
Keram Malicki-Sanchez

Keram Malicki-Sanchez

Experience Designer, Producer, Curator | Toronto, Los Angeles

Shachar Weis

Shachar Weis

Founder and Lead Developer, Packet39 | Waterloo, ON
Lisa Lokshina

Lisa Lokshina

Director of User Experience, L3A UX Studio | Brooklyn, NY, USA
Dr. Raquel V. Benitez Rojas

Dr. Raquel V. Benitez Rojas

Associated Dean Master of Arts in Digital Media and Global Communications, University of Niagara Falls | Canada
Stephan Tanguay

Stephan Tanguay

Founder, SuperPolygon | Toronto, Canada

Pratik Pradhan

Pratik Pradhan

HMI Researcher, Toronto Metropolitan University | Toronto, Canada
Rob Theriault

Rob Theriault

Immersive Technology Manager, Georgian College | Barrie, ON, Canada

VENUE

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PAST PARTNERS & SPONSORS

VRTO would simply not be possible without the generous support of our partners. Please visit them to learn more about these amazing companies.

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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.