AWE US Meetup - Day 3 - Lunch Gathering
AUREA at AWE USA — Poolside Meetup
The AUREA community is back at AWE. Come for the lunch, stay for the conversation, no pitches and no agenda - just the people shaping immersive technology catching up in the same place at the same time.
Lunch is served while it lasts so make sure to save your spot!
Getting there
Follow signs to the pool area or ask the front desk — look for the AUREA sign.
Whether you're a returning AUREA finalist, a future collaborator, or just curious to join our community, we’d love to connect!
Your hosts
Kathleen Cohen & Emily Olman
Register Here
AUREA#8: Nominations Now Open!
The countdown is over, time to clear your calendars and charge your headsets. From 2–4 February 2025, the AUREA Awards return to honor the ideas and innovators who don’t just keep pace with the future, they build it.
Every contender is nominated by fellow members of the AUREA Community – a global network of XR leaders – and evaluated by an all-star jury seeking breakthroughs that rewrite the rules of storytelling and unlock entirely new possibilities.
Now, it’s your turn to spotlight the pioneers redefining VR & AR entertainment.
Why nominate?
For nominators: An exclusive VIP invitation to AUREA 2025.
For shortlisted finalists:
€500 travel stipend to attend the conference
All lodging and accommodation covered (1–4 February 2026)
The chance to pitch live to our all-star jury
AUREA#8 Theme Workshop
Join us for a workshop on AUREA 8 theme and help us shape the future of XR technology! Gabriele Romagnoli will host a workshop to gain your insights and ideas.
#AMA session with Kathleen Cohen & Frank Govaere
Join us for an exclusive online #AMA session with two distinguished AUREA#7 jury members, Frank Govaere and Kathleen Cohen!
Nominations for AUREA#7 open!
Nominations for AUREA#7 are open from 15 August to 20 September. Submit innovative projects by heading to the nomination portal. Projects that redefine immersive entertainment are welcome. This is your chance to showcase groundbreaking work and shape the future of XR experiences. Don’t miss out!
Lunch @ AWE
As tradition, we welcome everybody with open arms and we’ll make sure the first 15 will get a nice lunch. We cannot wait to reconnect in person and share the stories and adventures gathered over the last 5 months.
Your participation and input are invaluable as we chart the course for the future of immersive experiences!Hosted by:
Hosted by Emily Olman, AUREA Jury Member and Community Ambassador
AUREA#7 Community Kickoff
What is the meaning of IMMERSIVE? How do we define it as a community of XR experts?
Join us for this interactive workshop where you can shape the future of AUREA#7’s programming. Simply fill in this form and we’ll send a video link your way!
AUREA Meetup at SXSW 2024
AUREA Meetup at SXSW: Join Us for Emily Olman's Panel and Photo Op! 📸
The annual SXSW Conference (Mar 8, 2024 – Sat, Mar 16, 2024) has become the premier destination for tech discovery. If you’re an AUREA member, we’d love to meet up at the conference!
Our awesome community liaison, Emily Olman, will be hosting a panel at the Grit House and we’d love it if you could show her some support!
Afterwards, we meet for a group photo and a quick chat!
Monday, 11 March
Time: 16:55-17:15 (Austin time)
Location: The Grit House, 206 San Marcos St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Panel: Exploring the Frontiers of Innovation: AI, XR, and the Metaverse