AWE USA 2026 is a conference dedicated to Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), Artificial Intelligence-AI, bio-interfaces, haptics, 5G, streaming and more.
Key Topics
Different XR applications being used across all industry verticals to help improve safety, security, training, efficiency, reduce errors, and increase the bottom-line
Topics for the next year in XR with a focus on social impact
XR Safety & Security
Ways businesses and educational institutions are deploying XR to improve training, education and meetings for employees and students
Startups & Investors - Helping XR entrepreneurs get to the next level with pitching opportunities, mentoring from investors and advice on best practices & legal topics
Retail, eCommerce & Advertising - XR for increased engagement, sales, and personalization
The work of developers across different platforms, highlighting the use cases, capabilities and shortcomings of today’s SDKs, as well as tutorials on the best platforms for building XR applications
UX Design considerations and the ways creators can monetize their content
Myriad ways XR is being used to improve physical and mental health and wellness
How immersive technologies are being used for next-gen gaming, play and location-based attractions. Topics to include: mobile, gaming consoles, eSports, brick & mortar attractions, theme parks, concert & sport venues and more
The relationship, importance, and applications of Artificial Intelligence in XR, including Avatars, Virtual Beings, Holograms and the current and future generations of digitally-created "humans"
How film, television, sports, the arts and media are leveraging XR in both the digital and physical domains
Technologies that are enabling the spatial computing ecosystem to mature. Topics will include: 5G, AR Cloud, Computer Vision, AI, Motion Capture, SLAM, Semi-conductors, Display Technology, Audio, Optics, Projection Mapping, and more
Venue
The Westin Long Beach, 333 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California, United States
