As part of the 3rd edition of the Spring School on Social XR, CWI's Distributed and Interactive Systems (DIS) research group is organizing open lectures, free of charge, from top researchers (Guo Freeman, Katrien de Moor, Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn, Aljosa Smolic). This event will take place on 8 April (9:00 to 12:00) and 9 April (9:00 to 12:00).
The aim of these talks is to discuss Social XR as a new medium for communication and collaboration with an interdisciplinary approach. This event is open to the public, free of charge and no registration is required.
Background
The Future of Media Communication is Immersive. Extended Reality (XR) is paving the way for the next generation of media communication. With its interactivity, heightened realism, and personalized viewing experiences, XR is poised to transform industries ranging from cultural heritage and education to manufacturing. It also offers a climate-friendly alternative to travel, aligning with the goals of the European Green Deal.
Among the most promising advancements are Social XR-systems that go beyond the limitations of current teleconferencing tools by delivering deeper immersion, an enhanced sense of presence, and more natural interpersonal interactions. These technologies enable shared, real-time experiences between remote users, opening the door to a new era of connection and collaboration.
Despite its potential, Social XR still faces significant challenges. Achieving widespread adoption will require breakthroughs across multiple disciplines, including computer graphics, networking and systems, signal processing, multimedia systems, and the social sciences and humanities. Only through interdisciplinary collaboration can we unlock realistic, immersive, and accessible Social XR experiences for the public.
For more information about the Spring School, visit the DIS website.
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