Thu, 28 Nov
|European Merchant Bank Office
Introduction to XR Technologies and Immersive Experiences in Culture and Creative Industries
This 3-hour session is designed for everyone working in culture and creative industries – from artists to managers.
Time & Location
28 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 17:00 EET
European Merchant Bank Office, Pirklių Klubas, Gedimino pr. 35, 01119 Vilnius, Lithuania
About the event
Total Duration: 3 Hours (Including Breaks)
Price: FREE
Capacity: 25
Priority: First to register
This 3-hour session is designed to introduce artists and creatives to the potential of Extended Reality (XR) technologies –Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) – and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within creative industries. Participants will explore how these technologies are being used globally in artistic projects, immersive installations, and interactive exhibitions.
The workshop will include a hands-on session on developing a basic Mixed Reality experience using Unity 3D, tailored for non-technical beginners. Attendees will also have the chance to test their work on Quest 3 devices, experiencing the combined power of XR and AI in reshaping the creative landscape.
The "Introduction to XR Technologies and Immersive Experiences in Creative Industries and Art" workshop, organized by the Turkish Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (TLCC) and HoloNext (Member of TLCC) under the ArtTech Forum Lithuania 2024.
ABOUT THE MENTORS
Guven Celikkaya – Founder at HoloNext
Founder of HoloNext, an XR tech company based in Lithuania and Turkiye specializing in Spatial Computing and AI solutions for global markets. With a background in mobile game development and publishing, he holds graduate degrees in MBA and Communication Sciences. Guven actively publishes articles on XR, AI, and Spatial Computing and is a keynote speaker at various tech events. He also teaches the "Entrepreneurship and Design" course as an instructor at the Visual Design and Communication department in Istanbul Isık University.
Kaan Ozturk – Senior Technical Artist at HoloNext
Kaan Ozturk is a designer and partner at Holonext, specializing in 3D art and XR technologies. A graduate of Yeditepe University in 2020, he is constantly learning new technologies and design approaches. He is proficient in DCC tools like Maya3D and real-time engines such as Unity and Babylon.js. Kaan ensures that each concept and idea comes to life from scratch.
The workshop will be conducted in English. Participation is free, but registration is mandatory as spaces are limited.