Conference History · 11 Editions
Past Conferences
Over a decade of bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and innovators to advance immersive technology across the globe.
Conference Editions
11th International XR-Metaverse Conference
“Converging Realities: Industry, Education, & AI-Enabled Virtual Worlds”
Tallinn, Estonia
June 16–19, 2026
Venue
Nordic Hotel Forum, hosted by TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology)
Tallinn, Estonia
Highlights
- 11th edition, hosted at TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology)
- Nordic Hotel Forum — Doctoral School, Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner
- Theme: Converging Realities — Industry, Education & AI-Enabled Virtual Worlds
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Key Speakers & Committee
Vladimir Kuts
TalTech
Conference Host & Local Chair
Dr. Mandy Claudia tom Dieck
Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Program Chair
Dr. Simone Pizzagalli
TalTech
Local Programme Chair
Santeri Saarinen
Helsinki XR Center
Speaker
Rein Zobel
MaruVR
Speaker
Sercan Altundaş
Neocortex / Ready Player Me
Speaker
Madis Vasser
University of Tartu
Speaker
Leif Oppermann
Fraunhofer FIT
Speaker
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10th International XR-Metaverse Conference
“Bridging between realities: transformative, inclusive and sustainable XR”
Maastricht, Netherlands
June 24–27, 2025
Venue
Maastricht University School of Business and Economics & Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Maastricht, Netherlands
Highlights
- 10th anniversary milestone edition
- Co-hosted by Maastricht University & Zuyd University
- Springer conference proceedings
Key Speakers & Committee
Prof. Timothy Jung
Manchester Metropolitan University
Conference Chair
Prof. Dominik Mahr
Maastricht University
Local Program Chair
Dr. Mandy Claudia tom Dieck
Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Program Chair
Prof. Dai-In Danny Han
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Networking Chair
Dr. Jonas Heller
Maastricht University
Host Committee
Dr. Tim Hilken
Maastricht University
Host Committee
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9th International XR-Metaverse Conference
“Metaverse: Where Reality Meets Imagination”
Busan, South Korea
May 20–22, 2024
Venue
BEXCO Convention Center & Dong-Eui University
Busan, South Korea
Highlights
- Hosted at BEXCO Convention Center
- Doctoral seminar & XR workshops
Key Speakers & Committee
Prof. Timothy Jung
Manchester Metropolitan University
Conference Chair
Prof. Mark Billinghurst
University of South Australia
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Yogesh Dwivedi
Swansea University
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Carlos Flavián
University of Zaragoza
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Woontack Woo
KAIST
Keynote Speaker
Philipp Sostmann
PwC
Industry Speaker
Bibhas Roy
NHS
Industry Speaker
Harsh Gandhi
AstraZeneca
Industry Speaker
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8th International XR-Metaverse Conference
“XR meets the Metaverse”
Las Vegas, USA
June 28–30, 2023
Venue
Stan Fulton Building, UNLV Campus
Las Vegas, USA
Highlights
- Industry leaders from Meta, Roblox & JP Morgan Chase
- Hosted at UNLV's Stan Fulton Building
- Best Paper Awards in Academic & Industry tracks
Links
Key Speakers & Committee
Prof. Timothy Jung
Manchester Metropolitan University
Conference Chair
Mina Tsay-Vogel
Meta
UX Research Manager
Blair MacIntyre
JP Morgan Chase
Global Head AR/VR/IoT
Alex Leavitt
Roblox
Research Leader
Kyle Morrison
Collins Aerospace
Senior XR Simulation Engineer
Prof. Mark Billinghurst
University of South Australia
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Carlos Flavián
University of Zaragoza
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Yogesh Dwivedi
Swansea University
Keynote Speaker
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7th International XR Conference
“Extended Realities (XR) in Times of Crisis”
Lisbon, Portugal
April 27–29, 2022
Venue
Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL)
Lisbon, Portugal
Highlights
- First in-person edition after COVID pandemic
- Focused on XR resilience & crisis response
- Hosted in Lisbon's ISCTE University Institute
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Key Speakers & Committee
Prof. Timothy Jung
Manchester Metropolitan University
Conference Chair
Prof. Sandra Loureiro
ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute
Local Host & Chair
Prof. Mark Billinghurst
University of South Australia
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Philipp Rauschnabel
Bundeswehr University Munich
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Leif Oppermann
Fraunhofer FIT
Industry Speaker
6th International AR & VR Conference
“Immersive Tech and the Future of Smart Cities”
Online (originally Lisbon)
November 19–20, 2020
Venue
Virtual Conference (originally planned for Lisbon)
Online (originally Lisbon)
Highlights
- 100+ papers and projects presented
- First fully virtual edition due to COVID-19
Links
Key Speakers & Committee
Microsoft
Technology Partner
Keynote
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Industry
Keynote
AUDI
Automotive Industry
Keynote
University of Cambridge
Academic
Keynote
5th International AR & VR Conference
“Augmented and Virtual Reality: Research and Applications”
Bavaria, Germany
June 12–14, 2019
Venue
Alpine Resort (near the Alps)
Bavaria, Germany
Highlights
- 100+ international speakers from science & industry
- XR for Managers pre-conference workshops
- BavARian Night social event
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Featured 100+ international speakers from science and industry across multiple tracks and panel discussions.
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4th International AR & VR Conference
“The Power of AR and VR for Business”
Manchester, UK
2018
Venue
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, UK
Highlights
- Proceedings published as "The Power of AR and VR for Business"
- Hosted at Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Speakers & Committee
Prof. Timothy Jung
Manchester Metropolitan University
Conference Chair
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3rd International AR & VR Conference
“Empowering Human, Place and Business”
Manchester, UK
2017
Venue
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, UK
Highlights
- Proceedings published as "Empowering Human, Place and Business"
- Hosted at Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Speakers & Committee
Prof. Timothy Jung
Manchester Metropolitan University
Conference Chair
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“Advancing Augmented and Virtual Reality Research and Practice”
Manchester, UK
2016
Venue
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, UK
Highlights
- Brought together early AR & VR researchers and practitioners
- Hosted at Manchester Metropolitan University
Links
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Key Speakers & Committee
Prof. Timothy Jung
Manchester Metropolitan University
Conference Chair
1st International AR & VR Conference
“Founding Edition of the International AR & VR Conference Series”
Manchester, UK
2015
Venue
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, UK
Highlights
- Founding edition of the conference series
- Hosted at Manchester Metropolitan University
Links
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Key Speakers & Committee
Prof. Timothy Jung
Manchester Metropolitan University
Conference Chair
Global Footprint
The XR-Metaverse Conference series has travelled across four continents, connecting immersive technology communities worldwide.
Tallinn, Estonia
11th Edition · 2026
Maastricht, Netherlands
10th Edition · 2025
Busan, South Korea
9th Edition · 2024
Las Vegas, USA
8th Edition · 2023
Lisbon, Portugal
7th Edition · 2022
Online, Global
6th Edition · 2020
Bavaria, Germany
5th Edition · 2019
Manchester, UK
1st–4th Editions · 2015–2018
A Decade of Innovation
Since 2015, the International XR-Metaverse Conference has been the premier academic and industry meeting point for immersive technology.
11+
Conference Editions
30+
Countries Represented
1,000+
Total Attendees
500+
Papers Published