Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Immersive technologies are transforming workplace collaboration by creating shared environments that bridge physical distance. Through collaborative MR platforms, teams can interact with both real and digital objects simultaneously, working together as though they were in the same room. For example, architects can walk clients through 3D building models, engineers can refine prototypes side by side, and medical professionals can jointly plan complex procedures—all without needing to travel. These tools create a stronger sense of presence and engagement than traditional video calls, allowing team members to interpret body language, manipulate virtual objects, and co-create solutions in real time.
Beyond project collaboration, immersive technology is being embraced as a tool for connection and training in distributed workplaces. Remote teams are turning to VR meeting spaces and AR-enhanced workflows to replicate the nuance of in-person teamwork, from brainstorming sessions on virtual whiteboards to live guidance on physical tasks through AR overlays. Companies are also experimenting with holoportation, where holographic projections allow employees to appear and interact across continents, fostering stronger team bonds and reducing travel costs. As these tools mature, they promise to redefine collaboration in the era of hybrid and globalized workforces, making digital presence as impactful as physical presence.
Join us October 1st to learn more about how immersive technologies are being used as tools of collaboration for the workplace.
What's The Format:
We will start with informal networking with demonstrations, then host a panel discussion to answer audience questions, and we end with more networking and demonstrations. We keep it simple and informal – this meetup is about you, our members, and not just a soap box for the host, presenters, or our sponsors. Come and get your questions answered, take your next step in Immersive Technology.
Immersive technologies are transforming workplace collaboration by creating shared environments that bridge physical distance. Through collaborative MR platforms, teams can interact with both real and digital objects simultaneously, working together as though they were in the same room. For example, architects can walk clients through 3D building models, engineers can refine prototypes side by side, and medical professionals can jointly plan complex procedures—all without needing to travel. These tools create a stronger sense of presence and engagement than traditional video calls, allowing team members to interpret body language, manipulate virtual objects, and co-create solutions in real time.
Beyond project collaboration, immersive technology is being embraced as a tool for connection and training in distributed workplaces. Remote teams are turning to VR meeting spaces and AR-enhanced workflows to replicate the nuance of in-person teamwork, from brainstorming sessions on virtual whiteboards to live guidance on physical tasks through AR overlays. Companies are also experimenting with holoportation, where holographic projections allow employees to appear and interact across continents, fostering stronger team bonds and reducing travel costs. As these tools mature, they promise to redefine collaboration in the era of hybrid and globalized workforces, making digital presence as impactful as physical presence.
Join us October 1st to learn more about how immersive technologies are being used as tools of collaboration for the workplace.
What's The Format:
We will start with informal networking with demonstrations, then host a panel discussion to answer audience questions, and we end with more networking and demonstrations. We keep it simple and informal – this meetup is about you, our members, and not just a soap box for the host, presenters, or our sponsors. Come and get your questions answered, take your next step in Immersive Technology.
