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Qumra Talk - Welcome to the New Reality: How VR is Changing our World with Michel Reilhac

Qumra Talks

/ Unknown / Qatar / 2019
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Synopsis

'YOUR TICKET TO THIS QUMRA TALK WILL ALLOW YOU ACCESS TO THE VR LOUNGE'

Virtual Reality (VR) is on the cusp of an explosion in popularity. Experts expect the technology will start becoming embraced by individuals as a ubiquitous platform for communication, training, education, commerce, general services and entertainment. In his fascinating talk, VR virtuoso Michel Reilhac will address both the practical challenges that lay ahead for the immersive industry, as well as the deeper issues that this fundamental paradigm shift in our connection with reality may entail.

'Michel Reilhac'
Michel is a narrative architect and long-time transmedia and immersive media pioneer. He is Head of the award-winning independent production company Submarine Channel in Amsterdam, and is known as a leading international expert for innovation in hybrid storytelling across participatory, interactive and immersive experiences. As the Head of Studies at the Venice Biennale College, and the VR competition curator for the Venice Biennale International Film Festival, Michel is regularly invited to speak and teach at major international events, including the Cannes International Film Festival, SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, TEDx, CPH:DOX, and much more.