European Immersive Computing Summit 2018: Extended Reality in Venice
The inaugural European Immersive Computing Summit (EICS) took place on March 23, 2018, at Ca' Vendramin Calergi in Venice, organized by Uqido. Spanning two days, the summit explored themes such as entertainment, healthcare, architecture/art/culture, and Industry 4.0. Notable speakers included Ethan Sheftel, who presented the 360-degree short film 'Extravaganza' alongside a Street Fighter II VR demo. Andrey Drobitko introduced SketchAR, an app designed for drawing support. Giovanni Caturano showcased R.A.D.A.R., a platform that enhances augmented reality experiences, while Gianpaolo Greco focused on AR initiatives for improving museum accessibility. Attendees engaged with projects like Hol'Autism, Tilt Brush, and 'The Edge,' aiming to evaluate the current landscape of extended reality across various fields.
Key facts
- First European summit on Immersive Computing held in Venice on March 23, 2018.
- Organized by Uqido, a Padua-based XR company.
- Location: Ca' Vendramin Calergi, now Venice Casino, former home of Richard Wagner.
- Summit covered four themes: entertainment, architecture/art/culture, healthcare, and Industry 4.0.
- Ethan Sheftel presented 'Extravaganza' (Tribeca Film Festival 2017) and a Street Fighter II VR experience.
- Andrey Drobitko introduced SketchAR, an AR drawing app for all skill levels.
- Giovanni Caturano presented R.A.D.A.R., a full-immersive platform for VR with upper limb visualization.
- Hands-on area featured Hol'Autism (Actimage), Tilt Brush, and 'The Edge' (Uqido).
Entities
Artists
- Ethan Sheftel
- Andrey Drobitko
- Giovanni Caturano
- Gianpaolo Greco
- Richard Wagner
- Beyoncé
- Jay-Z
- Tiesto
- Valerio Veneruso
Institutions
- Artribune
- Uqido
- SpinVector
- Actimage
- Microsoft
- HTC
- Tribeca Film Festival
- Scoletta del Santo di Padova
- Casinò di Venezia
- Ca' Vendramin Calergi
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Padua
- Scoletta del Santo di Padova