Innovation Talks

This year, we are thrilled to unveil a new highlight within Match XR: the ‘Innovation Talks’.

This segment is specially curated to bring the forefront of XR, AI, and Gaming innovation directly to our audience, featuring an impressive line-up of keynote speakers who are thought leaders, innovators, and experts in the field of extended reality.

Innovation Talks are designed to inspire, inform, and ignite discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of XR, AI, and Gaming. They will feature keynote speeches, different panel discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions.

November 19th, 2024

12:00 – 19:00

Metropolia Arabia Campus, Hämeentie 135 D, Helsinki

Speakers

Tom Furness

Tom Furness

Grandfather of Virtual Reality

Magnus Westerlund

Solja Sulkunen

Project Manager at Finnish AI Region EDIH

Leslie Shannon

John Dabill

 Senior Director, VIVERSE Operations

Elina Tyynela

Linda Ricci-Jacobs

Vice Chair, Virtual World Society

Magnus Westerlund

Sanni Siltanen

Mission Lead for Immersive Digital Life, Business Finland

Petri Rajahalme

Petri Rajahalme

Partner at FOV Ventures

Urho Konttori

Urho Konttori

CEO of Distance & Co-founder of Varjo

Magnus Westerlund

Antony Vitillo

Owner, The Ghost Howls Blog

Magnus Westerlund

Magnus Westerlund

Director, Laboratory for Trustworthy AI

Karoliina Partanen

Karoliina Partanen

Director, AI Finland

Damon Hernandez

Damon Hernandez

Co-founder and CEO of Mixx Reality

Elina Tyynela

Wanda O Rly

Co-founder & COO, Psyon Games

Elina Tyynela

Alina Kadlubsky

Co-founder, XRSI Europe

Petri Rajahalme

Jiri Kupiainen

Founder and Chairperson, Sustainable Games Alliance

Elina Tyynela

Dace Campbell

XR Consultant & Innovation Exec Dace Campbell Consulting

Kristina Knaving

Medha Gupta

Design Strategist and the MEFI Ecosystem Lead, DIMECC

Elina Tyynela

Elina Tyynelä

Coordinator, Neogames Finland 

Kristina Knaving

Kristina Knaving

Senior researcher, RISE

Kristina Knaving

Tomi Kankainen 

Chief Business Development Officer and Chief Operating Officer, DIMECC 

Béatrice Schütte

Béatrice Schütte

Postdoctoral researcher, University of Lapland

Tiina Vuorio

Head of Operations HXRC

Elina Tyynela
Elina Tyynela
Elina Tyynela
Elina Tyynela

Agenda

OPENING

12:00

Welcome Note

Keynote: Immersive Digital life – Visions for the Future 

Shaping the Future: Metaverse Finland Ecosystem in Action

TRUSTWORTHY AI

Navigating AI Ethics in the Modern World

13:10

Traverse the vital intersection of artificial intelligence and ethics with industry pioneers. This panel will explore the principles and practices necessary to build trustworthy AI systems that prioritize ethical considerations, transparency, and accountability. Our experts will discuss real-world applications, challenges, and the future landscape of AI ethics, offering insights into creating a more responsible and human-centric technological future.

14:00-14:30

Break

14:30

Keynote
What’s Next: Bridging the Metaverse with Real Life?

15:00

Fireside Chat
Navigating the Startup Funding Landscape

SUSTAINABLE GAMING

Leading Change in the Game Industry

15:40

Join us as we explore opportunities and discuss best practices for making the game industry more environmentally friendly. The game industry has the creativity and tools to lead in sustainability within the entertainment and technology sectors, but how can developers, publishers, investors, and gamers themselves approach these issues, and where should they start? Listen to our panel of experts and learn more about how we can all contribute to a greener future for gaming!

16:20-16:40

Break

16:40

Keynote
Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence & XR: Digital Beings – Why You Should Care.

17:00

Keynote
Discovering Fire for the Second Time

PRIVACY PARADOX

Balancing Innovation and Security in Spatial Computing and XR

17:20

Drop into the complex dynamics of privacy in the realm of spatial computing and extended reality (XR). This panel addresses the paradox of advancing technology while safeguarding personal data. Thought leaders will examine the current privacy landscape, potential risks, and the innovative solutions being developed to protect users without stifling innovation. Catch a forward-thinking dialogue about the ethical implications and best practices for maintaining privacy in an increasingly connected world.

18:00

Closing Fireside Chat
Legacy and Innovation: Mapping the Path of XR for a Better Tomorrow

Note: Times may vary and details will be continually updated.

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