Isabella Gipsonis the VP of Sales at Merge EDU, where she leads global sales strategy & partnerships across 50+ countries. She is passionate about helping schools implement #ImmersiveLearning solutions that increase student engagement & expand access to #STEMeducation. #AR #VR #MergeCube #EdTech

The Next Evolution of Travel Free to Attend | Wednesday March 4th | 5:30-8:30 PM 2112 Chicago | 4245 North Knox Ave Register Here: eventbrite[DOT]com/e/the-next-evolution-of-travel-tickets-1982693547774?aff=Socials #AR #VR #Travel #Chicago #WhereMatters

Where would you go... or when? The Next Evolution of Travel Free to Attend | Wednesday | March 4th | 5:30-8:30 PM 2112 Chicago | 4245 North Knox Ave Register Here: eventbrite[DOT]com/e/the-next-evolution-of-travel-tickets-1982693547774?aff=Socials #AR #VR #Travel #Chicago

Thanks to SYSTEM Seltzers and Revolution Brewing Chicago! The Next Evolution of Travel Free to Attend | Wednesday | March 4th | 5:30-8:30 PM 2112 Chicago CoWorking Hub | 4245 North Knox Ave Join us March 4th to learn about immersive technologies in exercise & workout routine.

Wednesday 03/04/2026 5:30pm Physical | 6:00pm Virtual (Central) AWE Nite Chicago | The Next Evolution of Travel Join us March 4th to learn about immersive technologies in Travel. https://thenextevolution[DOT]org/upcoming-events/

We get to take our best shot with Virtual Round Ballers earlier this month. Next Level Sports Games in Mixed Reality #AR #VR #Exercise #Fitness #Chicago #VirtualRoundBallers

We had the opportunity to showcase Trip the Light by Dark Arts Software earlier this month and got to... Dance like nobody's watching... it was so much fun! Check it out! @darkartssoftware.bsky.social #VR #Exercise #Fitness #Chicago #TripTheLight #LetsDance #TakeMyHand #PeopleMakeGames

Helping us build & strengthen #Chicago XR community... is the community! @awexr.com | XR Women | @patchedreality.com | Two-Degrees.io | Nvzn Augmented Reality | @robertgamedev.bsky.social | 2112 Chicago | VRAR Chicago | Revolution Brewing | System Seltzers www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-e...

Patrick Ascolese is a seasoned technology & game industry entrepreneur best known as the founder of Dark Arts Software, a Seattle-based independent VR, gaming, & immersive technology studio he established in 2014. @darkartssoftware.bsky.social #TripTheLight www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-e...

Christine Schwarz thrives on bringing teams together to execute big ideas & developed a VR basketball game praised by NBA executives as well as a seed investor of a top VR sports game & won the 2023 NBA G-League Partnership Activation award. @virtualrb.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-e...

The Next Evolution of Exercise & Workout Routine Free to Attend | February 4th | 5:30-8:30 PM 2112 Chicago: Creative Industries Incubator 4245 North Knox Ave | @2112chi www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-e... #AR #VR #Exercise #Fitness #Chicago

The Next Evolution of Exercise & Workout Routine Free to Attend | February 4th | 5:30-8:30 PM 2112 Chicago | 4245 North Knox Ave www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-e... #AR #VR #Training #Chicago

Tonight we see Tree versus Squirrels! Download *Acron: Attack of the Squirrels* to join Free to Attend | Wednesday | January 14th | 6-9PM 2112 Chicago CoWorking Hub | 4245 North Knox Ave Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-e...

Connect with Chicago Virtual Production Group this Wednesday! Join AWE Nite Chicago | The Next Evolution for a social event in collaboration with Chicago Virtual Production Group, Unreal Chicago, and 2112 Creative Industries Incubator. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-e...

Wednesday | January 14th | 6-9PM 2112 Chicago CoWorking Hub | 4245 North Knox Ave Join AWE Nite Chicago | The Next Evolution for a social event in collaboration with Chicago Virtual Production Group, Unreal Chicago, and 2112 Creative Industries Incubator.

Connect with the Unreal Chicago community! Join AWE Nite Chicago | The Next Evolution for a social event in collaboration with Chicago Virtual Production Group, Unreal Chicago, and 2112 Creative Industries Incubator. @UnrealChicago #Chicago

Like last year, AWE Nite Chicago | The Next Evolution is asking you, what immersive technology topics you'd like the events to cover in 2026. Please click the link below: app.sli.do/event/bFVJEJ... #hashtag #socialmedia #audience #bluesky #location

We bring you... The Next Evolution of Training... Featuring Experts... Dee Gotsopoulos - ThingLink Peter Gosselar - MIMBUS Peter Wittig - Motive.io The Next Evolution of ​Training December 3 || 5:30pm - 8:30pm 2112 Chicago || 4245 N Knox Ave #Training #VR #AR #Chicago #XR

Peter Gosselar has been working as Mimbus’s U.S. Customer Success Manager for two years. Prior to that, he was a tech director at a middle school in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a grantwriter, an opposition researcher, a consumer rights researcher, and a painter at a scrap metal yard. #Chicago #VR

Dee Gotsopoulos blends a psychology background with HR and L&D tech expertise to create high-impact learning experiences. With a strong track record in employee engagement and immersive learning, Dee helps organizations transform training and boost learner performance at ThingLink. #Chicago #AR #VR

The Next Evolution of ​Training December 3 || 5:30pm - 8:30pm 2112 Chicago || 4245 N Knox Ave Register Here: eventbrite[dot]com/e/the-next-evolution-of-training-tickets-1969890979949?aff=Socials #AR #VR #Training #Chicago

Immersive technologies are reshaping workforce training - especially in fields where safety, quality, & efficiency directly affect Return on Investment. VR & AR provide realistic, repeatable, & risk-free environments where workers can build skills w/o interrupting production or consuming materials.

We are grateful to our partners supporting the growth of the immersive technology community in Chicago: AWE Nite Chicago and The Next Evolution Event Series. AWE, XR Women Global, Patched Reality, Two-Degrees.io, Nvzn, and ​1871. #AR #VR #Training #Chicago

The Next Evolution of ​E​ducation ​N​ovember 5 || 5:30pm - 8:30pm 2112 Chicago || 4245 N Knox Ave Karen Alexander - XRconnectED Kaylee Seely (Brown), MBA - Pearson Saraina Adam - UIC BVIS Dr. Shannon Putman - Putman XR Consulting Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-e...

Kaylee Seely works as the Head of Immersive as part of Pearson Labs, an R&D and experimentation team that explores emerging technologies, such as XR and AI, to see how they might be applied in the realm of education and learning. #Collaboration #Education #Chicago #XR

Saraina Adam is a Medical Illustrator & BVIS Alum class of 2020. She has worked for surgical virtual reality companies, designing simulations for surgical training. Currently she is an Adjunct Professor at UIC’s BVIS program, & Medical Illustrator for the USDA’s National Bio Agro-defense Facility.

The Next Evolution of ​E​ducation ​N​ovember 5 || 5:30pm - 8:30pm 2112 Chicago || 4245 N Knox Ave Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-e... #Collaboration #Education #Chicago #XR

The Next Evolution of ​E​ducation ​N​ovember 5 || 5:30pm - 8:30pm 2112 Chicago || 4245 N Knox Ave This is a hybrid event where we field questions from our in-person audience, the virtual environment audience in FRAME, as well as those tuning in via YouTube.

Dr. Shannon Putman is a nationally recognized leader in immersive learning & XR innovation, deploying thousands of VR headsets across schools, workforce programs, & community wellness initiatives, she bridges neuroscience, pedagogy, & technology to create impactful, scalable solutions. #VR #AR #XR

Natasha Avelange is an Enterprise DRE (Digital Reality Ecosystems) Architect and Global XR Manager at TNA Solutions. She designs & implements immersive platforms that integrate #XR, AI across engineering, #training, #sales, #marketing, customer engagement & social corporate applications. #AR #VR

Sean Mann, CEO of RP1, is a visionary leader that shapes RP1's strategic direction, drawing from a diverse background in B2C and B2B sectors. #RP1 #MetaverseBrowser #SpatialInternet

Join us October 1st to learn more about how immersive technologies are being used as tools of collaboration for the workplace. Register Here: eventbrite [dot] com/e/the-next-evolution-of-collaborative-workplace-tickets-1677094969199?aff=Socials #Chicago #Workplace #Collaboration #VR #AR

The Next Evolution of the Collaborative Workplace October 1 || 5:30pm - 8:30pm 2112 Chicago || 4245 N Knox Ave Register Here: www.eventbrite [dot] com/e/the-next-evolution-of-collaborative-workplace-tickets-1677094969199?aff=Socials #AR #VR #Collaboration #Workplace #Chicago

The Next Evolution of the Collaborative Workplace October 1 || 5:30pm - 8:30pm 2112 Chicago || 4245 N Knox Ave Register Here: www.eventbrite [dot] com/e/the-next-evolution-of-collaborative-workplace-tickets-1677094969199?aff=Socials #AR #VR #Collaboration #Workplace #Chicago

Robert is Executive Director and Founder of International Virtual Reality & Healthcare Association. IVRHA is a member driven organization with the mission to facilitate & support the growth of the #VR and healthcare industry as this new platform impacts healthcare practitioners & patients alike.

system seltzers the future of drinking is inclusive seltzer [with or without alcohol] 0% • 5% • 8% ABVs naturally gluten free | low carbonation Register Here: https://www.eventbrite[dot]com/e/the-next-evolution-of-medical-technology-tickets-1578739455209?aff=Socials #AR #VR #Medical #Technology

Hector Mondragon is, CEO & Co-Founder of Simtryx, a company at the forefront of mixed reality & AI-driven medical simulation. With over 8 yrs of experience in XR tech across Latin America, North America, & Asia, he has led teams in delivering advanced training platforms for healthcare & enterprise.

We are super grateful for our partners supporting the growth of the immersive technology community in Chicago: AWE Nite Chicago and The Next Evolution Event Series. AWE, XR Women, Patched Reality Inc, Two-Degrees.io, Nvzn Augmented Reality, and Frame. #AR #VR #MedicalTech #Medical #Technology

2112 is Chicago's first incubator/accelerator focused on the development of businesses in music, film/video and creative technology. 2112 is located within the 160,000 sq ft creative ecosystem of Fort Knox Studios. The Next Evolution of Medical Technology #AR #VR #MedicalTech #Medical #Technology

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are canceling tonight's AWE Nite Chicago program The Next Evolution of The Workplace which was scheduled for 5:30pm at 2112. We apologize for any inconvenience and are looking forward to seeing you at next month's program, The Next Evolution of Medical Technology.

Join us on August 6th at 2112 Chicago at 6pm to learn from those changing the landscape of the future workplace. A hybrid event where we field questions from our in-person audience, the virtual environment audience in FRAME, as well as those tuning in via YouTube. #Chicago #XR #AR #VR #Workplace

UL Solutions believes in the power of immersive technologies. Join us August 6th, 5:30pm-8:00pm. Free as always. 2112 | 4245 N Knox Ave Virtually in Frame | 6pm framevr.io/the-next-evo... #UL #ULSolutions #Chicago #AR #VR

Join us for our official TechChicago Week Recommended event! We hope to see you between 6-9pm July 23 at Emporium! ✶ July 23 | 6-9pm ✶ In-Person at Emporium ✶ 2363 N Milwaukee Ave Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/awe-nite-c... #TheNextEvolution #AR #VR #TechChicagoWeek2025

Join us for our official TechChicago Week Recommended event! Headed to Emporium Arcade Bar for hanging out, networking, drinks, friends, & arcade games! ✶ July 23 | 6-9pm ✶ 2363 N Milwaukee Ave #TheNextEvolution #AR #VR #TechChicagoWeek2025

VOYRE is a boutique immersive media studio creating cinematic 360 video content. Our team of artists uses their diverse backgrounds in film, game design, music and physical installations to develop ground breaking content. #VR #ChicagoXRSummit #VirtualReality #Film

Join the #ChicagoXRSummit Virtually at 6pm! framevr[dot]io/the-next-evolution-awe-nite-chicago @patchedreality.com @putman-xr.bsky.social @virtualrb.bsky.social @awexr.com

Moth+Flame is a leading immersive learning platform specializing in enterprise-grade virtual reality training solutions known for cinematic-quality environments, AI-driven interactivity, & scalable deployment across sectors like defense, healthcare, & corporate learning.

Uptale believes the next evolution in learning is spatial. Uptale is the 1st Spatial Learning Platform empowering enterprises & schools to create rich interactive Virtual Reality experiences from simple 360° captures and no code and deploy them at scale. #VR #AR #ChicagoXRSummit #XR

Accenture is widely recognize as an early leader in enterprise XR with partnerships with Meta and Microsoft, including collaborations highlighted in industry publications such as XR Today and Accenture’s own TechVision reports. #VR #AR #ChicagoXRSummit #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality

Check out this #ChicagoXRSummit Partner: The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) drives economic growth and job creation across the state by supporting businesses, workforce development, innovation, and community investment initiatives.