Webinar: VR/AR Association US National Public Sector Roadshow and San Francisco Chapter Event by VIVE Business

HTC VIVE Business

The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the VRARA National Roadshow conference series—a groundbreaking initiative to explore the transformative impact of emerging technologies such as XR, Digital Twins, and AI on the public sector and government organizations. This free, one-day event series will bring together government and industry leaders in cities across the United States to unlock new possibilities and drive innovation.

HTC VIVE is proud to host the inaugural event at its Americas Headquarters in Berkeley, California.

We will also celebrate the re-launch of the VR/AR Association San Francisco Chapter and welcome our new chapter leadership team, which includes Hugh Hayden from Niantic.

The event will feature a full day of demonstrations, speaking sessions, and networking opportunities. This event is FREE and open to the public, but attendees must register in advance.

Presenters

Dan O'Brien

President of VIVE Americas

VR/AR Association

San Francisco Chapter

Booz Allen Hamilton

HTC VIVE

Virtualware

Hadean

About

Location
VIVE North American Headquarters, 1625 Shattuck Ave, Ste 300, Berkeley, CA 94709

Agenda
This is a 2-part open house event, so you can arrive at any time.
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Technology Simulation Showcase for Public Safety
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Hands-On XR Simulation Demonstrations

Come get hands-on with various XR solutions designed for the public by the companies below.

Exhibitors:

FLAIM – Demonstrating various XR-enabled first responder training solutions.

Freerange XR – Showing room-clearing scenario for tactical training

Headwall – Showcasing their XR-enabled command center solutions.

VrPatients – Presenting their XR-enabled Emergency Medical Simulation training.

Virtualware – Demonstrating various XR solutions for industries such as energy, medical, transportation, and automotive on their award-winning VIROO platform.

HTC Vive – Highlighting their latest XR and 5G products.

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The VRARA National Roadshow Conference - San Francisco Chapter Event
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking and Presentations

- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Arrival and networking

- 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Introduction

- 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Keynote presentation: Why We Have Reached the Tipping Point for XR and What’s Next?
(John Cunningham, President, Virtualware USA)

- 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | XR and AI in Public Safety: The Future of XR for SMART Public Safety - Today
(Kirk McKinzie, Retired Captain, MCKINZIE SMART TECHNOLOGIES LLC)

- 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM | XR & AI in Public Safety Panel: What Is the US Government Looking For?
Moderator
(Trista Pierce, Business Development, Niantic Spatial Platform GTM, Niantic)
Panelist
(Dan McConnell, Chief Technologist, Booz Allen Hamilton)
(Dan O’Brien, President, HTC VIVE North America)
(John Cunningham, President, Virtualware USA)

- 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Presentation by HTC VIVE & Niantic
(Dan McDowell, Director of Sales, HTC VIVE North America)
(Hugh Hayden, Chapter President, VRARA San Francisco, and Sr. Director, Niantic Spatial Platform GTM, Niantic)

- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Networking Reception (Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided)