Hello everyone, in this thread you will find all of our 2023 live virtual events with a short description to find any information you may need!
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8Talks: Exploring Web3 and WebAR
We’ve invited a special panel of Web3 and WebAR experts to discuss the amazing possibilities that exist when these two cutting-edge technologies come together. We will be joined by SpotX Games and Subvrsive. SpotX Games is Niantic’s Web3 team and responsible for leading the integration of blockchain and token-based technology into AR experiences. Subvrsive is an 8th Wall premier partner and immersive innovation studio. They help brands and agencies strategize, build, and innovate in the metaverse and beyond.
Sky Effects Info Session | Tom Emrich, Director of Product at 8th Wall
Did you miss our info session for our March 2023 Sky Effects Challenge? Want to re-watch in case you missed something?
We’ve got you covered. Watch or re-watch our March Challenge Info Session to learn about the theme, requirements, eligibility, and submissions. Tom Emrich, Director of Product at 8th Wall, dives deep dive into the use cases and best practices for Sky Effects.
Beyond Reality: The Journey of Connecting and Pitching to Brands
This Beyond Reality session was led by Founder and CEO of Genius Ventures Inc., Navjeet Chhina, who shared best practices on how to connect with brands and effectively pitch the value of AR.
Sky Effects Challenge Workshop Session
Sky Effects Challenge Workshop Session​:cloud:
Looking to learn about Sky Effects? Our host, Josh Mao, goes over …
How to clone a sample project.
Customizing assets.
Best practices when building a Sky Effect experience.
The sky’s the limit!
8Talks: UX for WebAR
We’ve invited Indika Wijesooriya from Circuit Stream, the top XR education platform, to discuss the best UX practices for designing AR experiences.
You’ll discover key considerations and human-centered design principles to make your AR experiences truly shine. We’ll be covering common UX pitfalls along with tips and tricks to create engaging AR experiences.
Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this session will provide valuable insights into the world of AR. By the end of this session, you’ll have a solid understanding of what it takes to create successful AR user experiences.
8Talks: Immersive Play with WebAR Adventure Games
We invited a special panel of guests to discuss immersive play with WebAR adventure games.
This session was led by Rock Paper Reality, veteran AR agency and 8th Wall premier partner.
Learn about the value and utility of immersive play in WebAR to tackle problems and provide innovation solutions that will engage and incentivize users while also driving event activations and KPIs.
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BEYOND REALITY: GAIN LOYALTY AND PUSH ENGAGEMENT WITH WebAR With Flamingo Filter
On April 20th, 11am-12pm, Pacific Time, we hosted another engaging and insightful Beyond Reality session on the topic of how to gain loyalty and push engagement with WebAR. This session was led by Flamingo Filter, a Paris-based and world-renowned creative studio, who showcased how brands can help you use immersive technology in retail for campaign activations. They discussed how to work with brands to create captivating WebAR experiences that lead to a 90% conversion rate. You don’t want to miss this exciting talk.
VPS For Web Info + Ideation Session
Join Tory Smith, Product Lead of the Niantic Map, for a product overview on VPS for Web followed by audience Q&A. After, learn about the VPS for Web Challenge and participate in an optional ideation session to get you started building!
What is VPS for Web?
Help us light up the Niantic Map by building with Lightship VPS for Web, anchoring WebAR content with centimeter-level precision at locations worldwide. Developers can immediately make use of over 100,000 VPS-activated locations, to build location-based AR experiences that work in the browser. Lightship VPS for Web also gives access to the 3D mesh of a location enabling occlusion and physics and a greater level of interactivity between virtual objects and the physical world.
Cre8te: VPS For Web
Are you interested in how to get started with 8th Wall VPS (Visual Positioning System)?
Follow along with Jameka March, Partner Engineer at Niantic, for a hands-on, step-by-step tutorial on VPS for Web.
By building with Lightship VPS for Web, developers can anchor WebAR content with centimeter-level precision at locations worldwide. Developers can immediately make use of over 100,000 VPS-activated locations, to build location-based AR experiences that work in the browser. Lightship VPS for Web also gives access to the 3D mesh of a location enabling occlusion and physics and a greater level of interactivity between virtual objects and the physical world.
8Talks: Location-Based AR With VPS for Web
Learn more about 8th Wall VPS for Web. We will be joined by Yoni Binstock, CTO of Atomic Digital Design, an 8th Wall premier partner and immersive AR studio based in the heart of Paris.
Viewers will learn about the value and utility of VPS for Web and how Atomic Digital Design has worked with brands to use VPS for location-based, immersive story-telling. Moreover, Yoni will share his end-to-end process of building a VPS for Web experience and deep dive into the challenges and learnings.
8Talks: Shared AR
AR is better with friends.
Hear from Ria Bhatia, Senior Product Manager at Niantic, who will deep dive into the feature and functionality of Shared AR for 8th Wall! Our new Shared AR module is an all-in-one solution for building engaging multiplayer WebAR experiences. Built on the same tools Niantic uses to power some of its most popular games, this new module tackles the boring and tedious infrastructure so you can stay focused on the creative.
Info Session: Ingress x Shared AR Challenge
Hear from Ria Bhatia, Senior Product Manager at Niantic, who explains all you need to know about the Shared AR feature and functionality. Brian Rose, Director of Ingress, joins in to give you a brief overview of Ingress and how he thinks you can leverage Shared AR for an in game experience.
Cre8te: Build Multiplayer Experiences with Shared AR
Follow along with Daniel Casadevall Pino, Senior Server Engineer at Niantic, for a hands-on, step-by-step tutorial on Shared AR for Web. By building with Shared AR, developers can build engaging, social WebAR experiences for up to 32 users per session.
8Talks: Shared AR Best Practices w/ Powster
The incredible team at Powster takes us through their ideation, development, and release process for their recent Shared AR experience, ARcade! Join us with Dom Pascal, Head of Engineering, Izzie Dellar, Account Director, Senan Lee, Creative Director, and Sylvian Kellaway, Creative Lead on this deep dive to learn UX Design and development best practices for Shared AR.
8Talks: Overcoming Common WebAR Challenges
Event recording of our amazing Developer Support Team, Tony Tomarchio, Ian Curtis, and Evan Carlson. They will walk you through best practices for developing using assets and animations, VPS elements like identifying a good Wayspot and a bad one, Image Targets, and Publishing your experiences!
Info + Ideation: Building Hope, Changing Lives with AR
Join us with Skyler Badenoch and Sarah Porter, from Hope for Haiti to hear about the mission of Hope for Haiti and their Core Values Campaign aimed at developing a new Healthcare Campus in Southern Haiti. Hope for Haiti is a non-profit with a mission to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children. The construction of their new healthcare campus will allow them to provide more care safely away from the dangers of flooding.
Cre8te: Immersive Storytelling as a Call to Action
Discover the potential of immersive storytelling in driving positive change and learn how to design compelling user interfaces that inspire support for charity. This event is your chance to explore the intersection of technology and social impact to “Cre8te” a brighter future through immersive narratives.
Join Josh Mao, XR Designer at Niantic with support from Evan Carlson, Support Engineer at 8th Wall for a hands on walkthrough building an immersive call to action to drive donations.
8Talks: WebAR for Good - How to Ignite Action
Embark on an immersive journey with Groove Jones at our upcoming 8Talks event, where we delve into the transformative potential of WebAR for positive change. Groove Jones, a pioneering agency at the intersection of creativity and technology, has consistently pushed the boundaries of augmented reality experiences. Leading the event is Groove Jones co-founder Dan Ferguson, who will walk us through how they have harnessed the power of WebAR to create experiences for non-profit organizations.
8talks: Exploring AR Career Paths
Join us with Gilberto Lopez Zayas, Developer Support Engineer, Helena Tan, Senior Product Manager, Evie Powell, Staff Software Engineer, and Emma McMillin, ARUX Designer as they share their invaluable insights and experiences navigating the ever-evolving landscape of Augmented Reality. Discover the diverse opportunities AR offers, gain practical advice on carving your path, and engage in a dialogue that will inspire and guide you toward a successful career in this dynamic field. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, learn from experts, and unlock the potential of your AR journey!
