Rony Abovitz: As the founder of Magic Leap, Abovitz has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of augmented reality (AR) and spatial computing. His work at Magic Leap has been at the forefront of immersive mixed-reality experiences.
Dr. Blair MacIntyre: A Principal Research Scientist at Mozilla and Professor at Georgia Tech, Dr. MacIntyre’s work has largely revolved around augmented and mixed reality, with a strong emphasis on creating scalable, web-based AR experiences.
John Hanke: The CEO of Niantic, the company behind Pokémon GO, Hanke’s endeavors have highlighted the power of merging the digital and physical worlds. His projects have made spatial computing experiences mainstream.
Timoni West: As the Director of XR Research at Unity Technologies, West has played a pivotal role in developing tools and frameworks that allow for the creation of spatial computing experiences.
Ori Inbar: Co-founder of AWE (Augmented World Expo) and Super Ventures, Inbar is deeply embedded in the spatial computing ecosystem. His insights provide a comprehensive view of emerging trends and technologies in AR and spatial computing.
Dr. Steve Feiner: A Professor at Columbia University, Dr. Feiner’s research on augmented reality and spatial computing has spanned several decades, making him one of the early pioneers in the field.
Amitabh Varshney: Serving as the Dean of the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland, Varshney’s research focuses on visual computing and the application of spatial computing in medicine and other fields.
Mercedes Soria: As the EVP of Software Engineering at Knightscope, Soria’s work involves integrating spatial computing into autonomous security robots. These robots interpret and interact with their environment in real-time.
Philip Rosedale: Founder of the virtual world Second Life and the social VR platform High Fidelity, Rosedale’s work explores the convergence of spatial computing with virtual communities and economies.
Meron Gribetz: The founder of Meta, a company that produced AR glasses, Gribetz envisions a future where spatial computing seamlessly integrates with daily life, replacing traditional screens and enhancing human interactions.
