July 19-20, 2023
OCAD University

Toronto, ON, Canada

The award-winning, critically acclaimed, industry insiders’ favorite show returns live to Toronto for a special 2-day event in the heart of the city.

About The Event

VRTO presents an international symposium, exhibition, and think tank for immersive business, education, enterprise, creators, and philosophers!

Super Session - July 21, 2022

Exploring Strange New Worlds with Pixomondo Virtual Production

At VRTO 2022, Pixomondo showcases its virtual production work on large-scale streaming shows like “Star Trek” to smaller, short-form commercial work. Learn what goes into pulling it all off successfully and meet the artists, producers, and technicians responsible for the magic.

Speakers:
VFX and Virtual Production Supervisor Nathaniel Larouche
VFX and Virtual Production Supervisor Phil Jones
Virtual Production Producer Linda Vo
VFX and Virtual Production Producer Kristin Patterson
Virtual Production Producer Chris Cox

Tickets

Workshops Pass

CAD$125

Features 2x1-hour deep dive sessions with global leaders in Virtual Production and Virtual Performance Arts including key members of Emmy Award winners Pixomondo and Active Replica.

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Full Conference Pass

CAD$395

Include the full 2-day conference. Sessions are where the real symposium takes place—with some of the world’s leading developers, designers, producers, philosophers, and technologists come together for a series of tightly curated talks that extend from one idea through to the next, creating a powerful sequence of learning and inspiration designed to challenge even the most radical thinkers in the space. This is what VRTO is best known for.

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Multipass (Conference + Workshops + VIP Lounge + Exhibits) Best Deal

CAD$650

If you want to do it all and save $75 off the total, then go for the Multipass that includes the full conference, exhibits, VIP lounge access and perks, and workshops all for one low price!   NOTE: If you have already purchased any other ticket type, DO NOT purchase this ticket, but the Multipass Upgrade instead.

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Exhibits Hall (sold out)

Free (limited)

Features a variety of projects and technologies pushing the boundaries of this rapidly expanding, complex, and nuanced industry. Meet game developers, entrepreneurs, scientists and researchers, educators and artists in our interactive gallery—Oh! And free pinball!—It will be free of charge to visit, and requires an Eventbrite exhibits registration.   Limited slots available. Runs 12pm-630pm daily.

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Enhance your experience by upgrading your pass. Include VIP delegates' digital goodie bag, priority registration and special events entry where applicable, and access to the VIP networking lounge (a safe and secure place to meet other VIPs, chat with speakers, or do some work, with coffee and craft services) throughout the conference.

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Testimonials

"[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

"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

Workshop - Day 1 - July 20th

Virtual Production Workshop Presented by Pixomondo

Meet with Oscar and Emmy Award-winning VFX and Virtual Production House Pixomondo and its Virtual Production Academy to learn how VP content is made for such shows as Star Trek: Discovery, Strange New Worlds, and more.

Take a journey through one of the Unreal projects from these shows, from first mesh to final shoot. Find out how the Virtual Art Department works in hand with the DPs. Directors, other PXO departments, and the stage crew, to get a final frame in-camera.

Your instructors:
PXO’s Head of Virtual Production Content Asad Manzoor
Head of VAD/Art Director Mujia Liao
VAD Supervisor Zachary Dembinski

Workshop - Day 2 - July 21st

Low Poly Performance Art: How VR and Ancient Theater History Reveal the "Invisible Body"

Learn techniques to utilize the expressive potential of embodied movement in webVR. A special live performance workshop features Award-winning Performer, educator, Ari Tarr going on a deep dive for the secrets to using WebXR as the greatest expressive stage in history by updating ancient theater techniques. In partnership with Active Replica, a company creating Cross-platform 2D and 3D virtual spaces and events that allow for true-to-life communication through conversation, movement, activities and entertainment. The workshop is assisted by Tyler Graham, co instructor and virtual theater PhD student

Your instructors:
Performer, educator, Ari Tarr
Co-instructor and virtual theater PhD student Tyler Graham