In the first #DSLondon event of 2018, we take a look at the second of our monthly ‘hot topics’…. Virtual Reality. The technology is not new but it is becoming more accessible and costs are heading south, so new ways in which it can be used are being developed almost daily. Whether it is helping Premier League players with coginitive skills or putting fans onto an NBA court. The opportunities are there.

But for all the talk there has been little movement. Headsets are still a barrier to entry to the everyday fan, and the feffects of wearing them for a long period of time are restricive. Not to mention the requirements to even think about live streaming games in VR.

So we’re going to dig deeper into this with the help of an expert panel. And we won’t restrict ourselves to VR, with the likes of Microsoft and Magic Leap pushing Mixed Reality, plus the increased use of Augmented Reality in everyday life. A big topic for sure.

PANEL

• James Venn – Global Project Director @ Publicis Media Sport & Entertainment

James leads partnership strategy and activation for Global clients incuding Samsung VR as well as international sports properties and events such as UEFA European Football Championships, The Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and The FA Cup.

• Jonathon Ford – Head of Content @ Tottentham Hotspur FC

Creative leadership of a team of video and social media producers, journalists, and graphic designers to engage 12mill+ fans across the globe.

• Rupert Harris – Founder/Creative Director @ Animal Vegetable Mineral

Rupert is the founder and Creative director of Animal Vegetable Mineral a creative technology company specialising in immersive and interactive content. AVM’s mission statement (in contrast to their name) is  ‘Making the complicated simple…thats creativity’  From the Reggae Boyz in 1998 to ‘The Lane 360′ Rupert has 20 years in the Sport business and won BAFTA and Peabody awards for his work.’

• Marco Delvai – Head of Content Partnerships EMEA @ Jaunt VR

Jaunt is the global partner for many well known publishers, brands and sports, including the Olympics – who they have just launched a series of 11 films for the Winter Olypics – Manchester City, NFL, NBA and many more.  They produce and distribute immersive virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality content.

FORMAT:

8.30am  –  Doors Open

9.00am  –  Introductions

9.10am  –  Panel Session

10.00am – Panel Finish

10.30/11am – Close

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