VR After Dark

Join ELIXR Simulations, the VR/AR Association Alberta Chapter and Digital Alberta at VR After Dark. VR After Dark celebrates Alberta’s VR and AR innovators, creating a space for you to try out the latest XR (extended reality) technologies supporting industries like healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing and gaming. 

Join us to witness how these transformative technologies are shaping the future. Immerse yourself in interactive showcases, listen to experts on the forefront of this revolution and connect with industry leaders who are driving innovation right here in our province. Alberta is embracing the future, and VR After Dark is your gateway to this exciting new world.

Stop by for drinks, snacks and unparalleled networking opportunities while you try the latest innovations from the XR companies that call Alberta home. 

Keynote Speaker

Samantha G. Wolfe

Samantha G. Wolfe is the Founder and CEO of PitchFWD, an award-winning strategic consultancy focused on creating and expanding new market opportunities for emerging technology products and services. She is known as an innovation adoption accelerator and a bleeding edge tech translator. Sam is sought after for her in-depth knowledge of over 25 industry verticals and her extensive network of the most influential executives within the metaverse, virtual reality, and augmented reality ecosystem. As an Adjunct Professor at NYU's Steinhardt School, she has created four original classes in the past three years: 'The Business of the Metaverse,' 'Avatars and Virtual Humans,' 'Marketing Emerging Technologies,' and 'The Business of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.' In addition, Sam has co-authored 2 books, including Marketing New Realities and Metaversed: See Beyond The Hype (Wiley, 2023). 

Speaker

Nick Facey

Nick has more than 10 years’ experience in strategic development, leading teams, and collaborating with thought leaders, technology experts, and world-class developers to deliver innovative solutions.

As the Managing Producer for Unity Technologies, Nick specializes in building industry solutions for automotive, manufacturing, and aerospace clients. He previously served as Senior Director of Innovation for Finger Food Advanced Technology Group, and led the establishment of the company’s Calgary office. He currently serves as Vice President on the Digital Alberta board of directors, where he chairs the Advocacy, Policy and Research Committee, and was formerly on the board of DigiBC.

Nick previously worked in the BC government as Chief of Staff to several Ministries including Innovation, Technology, and Citizens’ Service.

 

Date: November 21

Time: 6:30P.M.-9:00P.M.

Location: Platform Calgary, 407 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2K7

Cost: FREE

 

Space is limited so RSVP today to secure your place at this evening of incredible technology.

 

This event is a part of Innovation Week — a week of events to showcase the diversity and depth of what’s happening in innovation and technology in Calgary and celebrate the people and the ideas that are having an impact.