Tim Cook: As the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook has been a major proponent of AR, frequently discussing its potential to transform industries. Apple’s ARKit, under his leadership, has become one of the most powerful AR platforms available to developers.
Tom Emrich: Recognized as one of the world’s leading AR and wearable tech evangelists, Emrich is a partner at Super Ventures, an AR-focused fund, and regularly speaks about the convergence of humans and technology.
Rony Abovitz: The founder of Magic Leap, Abovitz has been one of the most enigmatic figures in AR. Magic Leap’s mixed reality glasses have generated much buzz, leading discussions about the future of immersive tech.
Blair MacIntyre: As the principal research scientist at Mozilla and a professor at Georgia Tech, MacIntyre’s work largely revolves around web-based AR. He’s been pivotal in developing AR standards for the web.
Helen Papagiannis: A renowned AR specialist, Helen is the author of “Augmented Human,” which delves into how AR is changing everyday life. She’s known for her thought leadership on the potential and challenges of AR.
Ori Inbar: The co-founder of AWE (Augmented World Expo), the world’s #1 AR+VR conference, Ori is deeply involved in showcasing the latest advancements in AR. He’s also the co-founder of Super Ventures and has been an active investor in the AR space.
Brian Blau: A research VP at Gartner, Blau’s insights on AR, VR, and consumer technology have been influential. He frequently provides forecasts on the growth and challenges of the AR industry.
Niantic Labs: While not an individual, this company, led by CEO John Hanke, has made massive strides in popularizing AR through games like “Pokémon Go” and “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite”. Their work demonstrates AR’s potential in the realm of entertainment and social interaction.
Alessandro Sabatelli: As the Director of AR at Apple for several years, Sabatelli played a crucial role in the development and proliferation of ARKit. His insights into AR design and its seamless integration into user experiences are noteworthy.
Mark Billinghurst: A pioneer in AR, Billinghurst’s work as a professor and head of the HIT Lab in New Zealand has led to numerous AR innovations. His research provides valuable insights into human-computer interactions in augmented spaces.
