Second Annual Augmented Reality Event (are2011) - 1 Week Left for Speakers Submissions

Posted on Feb 22 in ARE2011 by Ori

Open call for talks, demos, art displays, startups showcase, exhibitors, and sponsors for the largest augmented reality conference 17-18 May in Santa Clara, California

The second annual Augmented Reality Event (ARE 2011) is the largest global event dedicated to advancing the business of Augmented Reality, initiated by industry insiders. For Augmented Reality startups, investors, mobile companies, and developers as well as clients in marketing, entertainment, media, education, healthcare, government, tourism, etc.; this two-day event unites the industry in one Silicon Valley location. With more than 30 sessions on the business, technology, and production aspects of Augmented Reality, you’ll get answers to your most pressing questions, such as:

• How do you evolve Augmented Reality into a productive, sustainable, and entertaining new medium?
• What’s the current Augmented Reality market scope? Where will the market be in five years?
• What are the latest innovations, engines, and tools I need to grow my business?
• How do I fund and build a successful Augmented Reality start up?
• How can I leverage Augmented Reality to advance my brand and attract and keep my customers?
• How do I build successful Augmented Reality campaigns and products that will delight my users?

Industry luminaries will deliver inspiring Augmented Reality keynotes; the exhibition floor will showcase the leading Augmented Reality companies and products and will offer a career fair to help kick start the fledgling industry. Last year’s successful activities such as the ARt Gala, AR Start up launch pad, and The Auggies (best AR demo award) will return to delight event participants.

This is an open call for additional talks (30 sessions in 3 tracks: Business, Technology, and Production), demos (for the Auggies - Best AR Demo Award), art displays (for the ARt Gala), startups showcase (for the startup launchpad), and exhibitors for the two-day conference. We’re looking for speakers to address the industry’s most pressing development challenges and opportunities.

“In its second year, ARE will continue in its mission to advance the emerging industry and serve the global community through education and networking,” said Event Director Sean Lowery. “Having an experienced and passionate leadership of chairs being at the epicenter of the AR movement, we are thrilled to continue stimulating the industry this May with outstanding content focused on the latest innovations, the business models, and how to successfully bring augmented reality to the market.”

To submit a proposal, go to http://augmentedrealityevent.com/speakers/call-for-proposals/

Make sure to select the matching proposal type:

1) Business

For entrepreneurs in the fledging AR industry who are looking to start new initiatives in AR including how to fund and build a successful augmented reality start up, augmented reality market scope and what’s expected in the next 5 years, legal and IP aspects, etc.

2) Production

For producers, designers, and clients (in entertainment, media, education, healthcare, government, tourism, etc.) seeking to leverage augmented reality to advance their brands, attract customers and build successful campaigns and products that will delight users. This track will also showcase postmortems of landmark augmented reality projects

3) Technology

For developers, programmers and technologists – learn about the latest augmented reality innovations, engines and tools.

4) The ARt Gala

Live display of augmented reality art works by acclaimed artists; accompanied with food and drinks

5) Startup launchpad

Five startups will present their business models and AR products for 5 minutes each in front of a panel of industry experts (VCs, entrepreneurs, analysts)

Winner award: “ARE Best startup” and a monetary prize to be announced

6) The Auggies - best AR demo award

During the first evening of ARE2011, a dozen teams will get 4 minutes each to present their products on stage and compete for the coolest live AR demo. A panel with industry luminaries, will comment on the demos – American Idol-style. Winners will be determined by the audience and receive the prestigious “Auggies Award”

See you at ARE 2011!

Ori

Early Bird Registration is Open for the Largest Augmented Reality Conference

Posted on Feb 13 in ARE2011 by Ori

The Augmented Reality Event (ARE) 2010 was the largest event ever - exclusively focused on advancing the Augmented Reality industry; with 520 AR enthusiasts, 90 speakers from 40 pioneering AR companies, 30 hours of sessions, and one of a kind activities such as the ARt Gala, The Auggies Best Demo Award, and AR Startup Launchpad - ARE2010 was a must-attend event for anyone interested in AR.

As the AR industry is about to sky rocket - ARE 2011 (May 17-18) is promising to be even bigger and more exciting!

Early bird registration is now open.

Secure your ticket for ARE 2011 before the end of February and save over 40% of the full conference pass.

Full conference pass- $395

Special early bird discount - $250

Register here

Hurry, the ARE Early bird discount ends on February 28th, 2011.

The ARE2011 is the annual convergence of Augmented Reality leaders. Offering attendees inspiring keynotes, innovative product exhibits, career fair, and industry awards. Attendees receive leading insights into the development, marketing, technology, and investment aspects of the Augmented Reality Industry from the insiders. . More than 500 professionals attended ARE 2010 and 90 speakers from 40 AR companies delivered 30 hours of sessions with 3 educational tracks. The event is backed by leading global Augmented Reality companies (members of the AR Consortium) and the ISMAR committee, and is sponsored by top tech companies.

Announcing: Augmented Reality Event 2011 to take place on May 17-18, Santa Clara Convention Center

Posted on Jan 13 in ARE2011 by Ori

Augmented Reality Event (ARE), announced today the 2nd annual event of the largest conference dedicated to the business of augmented reality, will be held at Santa Clara Convention Center, May 17-18, 2011.

Start-ups, developers, mobile and hardware companies along with organizations within entertainment, media, education, healthcare, government, tourism, and many more, will gather to evolve this hot technology into a productive, sustainable and entertaining new medium. ARE will include more than 30 sessions organized into business, technology and production tracks, designed to address topics such as:

• the augmented reality market today and in the future,
• latest augmented reality innovations, engines and tools,
• showcases and postmortems of landmark augmented reality projects
• how to fund and build a successful augmented reality start up,
• how to leverage augmented reality to advance your brand, attract and keep your customers, and
• how to build successful campaigns and products that will delight users.

The exhibition floor will showcase leading companies and products in augmented reality and will also host a career fair to help kick start the young industry. ARE is currently accepting submissions for speakers, demos, roundtables, and sponsors and exhibitors.

“Augmented Reality is on the cusp of transitioning from a gimmick to a major new tech sector,” said Ori Inbar, event co-chair of ARE. “Backed by the leading augmented reality companies and passionate industry leaders, ensures ARE will be a don’t miss event with valuable content focused on the latest innovations, business models and how to successfully bring augmented reality to the market.”

The event is backed by leading global Augmented Reality companies (members of the AR Consortium) and the ISMAR committee, and is sponsored by top tech companies.

Learn more about Augmented Reality Event and its organizers at www.augmentedrealityevent.com and stay up to date with the latest developments by following @arealityevent on Twitter.