XR Futures Conference 2026: Education, Innovation and Industry in Europe

Organised by the Virtual Innovation Consortium (VIC) project, this full-day event brings together education, industry and research to explore how Extended Reality (XR) is shaping the future of skills, learning and innovation across Europe. 

VIC is an EU-backed initiative tackling the advanced digital skills gap by focusing on Extended Reality (XR), including Augmented and Virtual Reality. The project brings together universities, research institutions, VET providers, and industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge training in immersive technologies.

About this event 

The XR Futures Conference 2026: Education, Innovation and Industry in Europe takes place on Thursday, 4 June 2026 from 10:00 to 17:00 CEST at FORUM Factory in Berlin, Germany. 

From XR in education to industry applications and talent development, the conference will feature:

• Academic and industry insights
• XR-driven learning experiences
• Networking opportunities with European partners
• Internship and collaboration opportunities

Target audience 

The event welcomes everyone, but especially targets students, universities, professionals from the XR industry and researchers. 

Whether you're building the next generation of immersive technologies or exploring their impact, this is a space to connect, exchange and co-create.

​Agenda

• ​10:00 - 10:30 - Registration
• ​10:30 - 11:30 - Bridging Academia and Industry in XR: From Skills Development to Innovation and VIC Project progress
• ​11:30 - 12:30 - Gamification, Serious Games, Motivational Design, Game Design, etc.
• ​12:30 - 13:30  - Lunch break
• ​13:30 - 14:30 - Youbiquo VIC. XR trends and challenges for building an European framework
• ​14:30 - 15:00 - MindPort GmbH. VR Builder: Open-Source XR Platform to Boost Research and Scale Industrial Projects
• ​15:30 - 16:00 - Invelon Technologies, S.L. Virtual Reality for Businesses
• ​16:00 - 17:00 - Networking / coffee. Closing drinks and connections.

Further details and registrations

The event takes place in-person at FORUM Factory. Address: Besselstraße 13-14, 10969 Berlin, Germany. 

​Limited sits and capacity up to 100 participants.

Register to join the XR Futures Conference by filling in this form.