Euro XR, the premier European conference dedicated to advancing Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), took place this year from November 27 to 29. Held in the historic city of Athens, this year’s event gathered innovators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the transformative power of XR technology across various sectors.
SHARESPACE was among the innovative projects showcased at the conference. The SHARESPACE researchers proudly represented the project throughout EuroXR 2024, engaging attendees in discussions about its vision for Social Hybrid Spaces (SHS), human-avatar collaborations, and its Good Enough Ethics approach which ensures SHARESPACE technology is developed responsibly and inclusively. This commitment resonates with EuroXR’s overarching theme of building meaningful, impactful XR experiences.
Wednesday, Nov 27: SHARESPACE launched its presence with engaging pitch and poster sessions, capturing the imagination of researchers and industry leaders. The sessions offered a dynamic platform to share the project’s goals and milestones, sparking thought-provoking conversations about the future of hybrid collaboration.
Thursday, Nov 28: The team delivered an insightful Science & Technology presentation, diving deeper into the project’s technical underpinnings. Attendees could learn more about SHARESPACE’s unique approach to synchronization and amplification in XR, which fosters seamless interaction between humans and avatars.
Friday, Nov 29: Closing out the conference, SHARESPACE participated in the Future of XR panel discussion, sharing its perspective on the evolving XR landscape and emphasizing the importance of collaboration in shaping this rapidly growing field.
The recognition of SHARESPACE at EuroXR 2024 underscores its role as a leading Horizon Europe project in Europe’s XR ecosystem. With the spotlight firmly on Social Hybrid Spaces, the project is well-positioned to inspire the next wave of XR innovation.
Stay tuned for more updates on Sharespace.EU as it continues to shape the future of XR collaboration!
