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𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽!

We would like to thank our fantastic speakers Katharina Krösl, Marina Lima, and Kris Hofmann for sharing their unique perspectives on their work in with so much passion.

Also, one big round of applause to and .studio for powering the event, to the for their immense support in making our events happen, to Ida Förster and the awesome team at Kapsch TrafficCom AG for hosting us at their HQ!

And last, but not least, we would like to thank Doris Schlaffer and community for joining forces with us this time and bring a much-needed awareness of the kickass women shaping the world of in Austria and beyond.

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘!
Our famous XR Austria pARty feVR end-of-the-year celebration has a date! December 16, 6:30 pm CET. Expect homemade Christmas cookies and pizza made by us, mulled wine, and an end-of-the-year wisdom wrap-up from some of this year's speakers.

Thank you for making this community so unique and for your immense support in nurturing it like only you can.

Much love,
Gabriella (Gabs) + Flavia + Axel + Manuel
Your XR Austria team

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘀
Scientific Expert at VRVis

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗩𝗥𝗩𝗶𝘀:
is Austria's leading research institute in the field of visual computing, with locations in Vienna and Graz. As a COMET competence center, VRVis operates with around 80 researchers at the intersection of science and industry, strengthening companies in various fields through technological innovation and human-centered solutions from the areas of artificial intelligence, visual data analytics, Extended Reality (XR), and simulation. VRVis GmbH is funded by BMIMI, BMWET, Tyrol, Vorarlberg and Vienna Business Agency in the scope of COMET - Competence Centers for Excellent Technologies (911654) which is managed by FFG.

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 in Bio!

Event realized in collaboration with , with the support of the and Kapsch TrafficCom AG, powered by Immersive Entertainment studio and XR studio .studio

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗿ö𝘀𝗹
Founder & CEO, XREye

Katharina Krösl is a senior XR researcher, the Founder and CEO of XREye, a TU Wien i²c spin-off, and holds a PhD in computer science with a focus on extended reality and visual perception. She is driven by the goal of creating a positive social impact by helping people understand how individuals with vision impairments experience the world and by inspiring more accessible design in architecture and beyond. Her award-winning work has influenced accessibility standards in Austria, and as a WOMENinICT ambassador, she actively promotes the visibility of women in technology and stands for inclusive innovation.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗫𝗥𝗘𝘆𝗲:
XREye uses extended reality to simulate how people with vision impairments perceive their surroundings. The immersive software enables users to experience conditions such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, corneal diseases, diabetic retinopathy, or color blindness. It fosters empathy, improves communication, and supports inclusive design across industries. XREye's simulations have been showcased at both company-internal and public events, including the Day of Inclusion at TU Graz and the Diversity Ball in Vienna, helping raise awareness and inspire more accessible thinking.

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 in Bio!

Event realized in collaboration with , with the support of the and Kapsch TrafficCom AG, powered by Immersive Entertainment studio and XR studio .studio

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗳𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻
XR/Experience Designer

Kris has been working in animation since graduating from the Royal College of Art in London in 2010. Since moving to Vienna in 2018, her focus has been on the design of immersive experiences for children and young people.

Together with developer Andreas Wuthe she created a wide variety of AR experiences with partners such as the Austrian National Library, the Photographers Gallery in London or FOUR PAWS.

Out of Nowhere - her first VR film - premiered at Venice Immersive in August 2025, and has since been selected to be shown at GIFF in Geneva, Art*VR or the Next Reality Conference in Hamburg among many others

Alongside her own creative practice she acts as an expert advisor at the Austrian Institute of Technology.

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 in Bio!

Event realized in collaboration with , with the support of the and Kapsch, powered by Immersive Entertainment studio and XR studio .studio

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗫𝗥𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿!

In collaboration with , we are very excited to host three inspiring women developers and creators based in Austria. Coming from diverse fields - creative tech, entrepreneurship, and research - they will share their unique perspectives on immersive technologies and how they are contributing in shaping the XR landscape in Austria and beyond.

And as always, expect a fun time together and great conversations!

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 | 5:30 pm
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: The event will take place at Kapsch HQ, in Am Europaplatz 2, 1120.
Meeting Zone Austria, 6th floor (middle staircase in the Europlatz 2 building, accessible via elevator)

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
- Kris Hofmann, XR / Experience Designer (AT)
- Katharina Krösl, Founder & CEO, XREye (AT)
- Marina Lima, Researcher at VRVis GmbH (AT)

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 in Bio ⬆️

Event realized in collaboration with , with the support of the and Kapsch, powered by Immersive Entertainment studio and XR studio .studio

✨ Throwback to the beautiful collaboration we had last month with the Viennese animation film festival Tricky Women / Tricky Realities 2025 ! 💚

Three interactive VR works - “Kabaret” by Gina Thorstensen , “Cathex” by Sine Özbilge & Imge Özbilge , and “Where does the rest of the world begin” by Dagmar Schürrer have been exhibited at the METRO Kinokulturhaus mezzanine with free entrance - it was great to see how many people could try the experiences in VR/MR for the first time!

As part of the festival program, a Q&A was also held with the artists, moderated by our co-organizer

Thank you and the especially the directing team, Waltraud Grausgruber, Lara Bellon and Lisa Heuschober, for this great cooperation! Looking forward to more collaborations together, to bring more visibility to female creators at the intersection of animation film and XR technologies! 🙌💚

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Video Credits:

- Camera: Manuel Bonell .bonell
- Cut: Flavia Mazzanti
- Music I Use:
Bensound.com
Artist: Marcus P.

Oh, what a lovely holiday gathering we had last night! All the pizzas and almost all the cookies were finished, smiles were seen, and good times were accomplished.

Above all, we’re happy to have seen you all connect as professionals and human beings, living the XRVienna spirit of seeing the heart first and the hardware later. We’re humbled by your support for the community and how beautifully you’re shaping it with each of your contributions. XRVienna wouldn’t exist without you, extraordinary people.

Thank you for trusting us to lead the community. We hope that we can serve you to the best of our abilities and help you thrive.

Have a wonderful holiday time, and may 2025 bring lots of opportunities for us to create memorable experiences together.

Get ready for our next step: XR AUSTRIA! 🇦🇹

One HUGE thanks to the for supporting all our events throughout 2024, and to and .studio for powering each of our gatherings 💖🫶✨

🚀 .xr EU was a blast! We feel so blessed to be able to represent the Austrian XR community at one of the world’s leading industry events!

This year, we joined forces with and and our joint booth was a great success! 🤩 🙌 Thank you to our amazing partners, to the community members who showcased their XR projects at the booth, to the entire team for joining forces at the fantastic bowling and networking event, to the AWEsome team, and to each and every one of you for your incredible support, knowledge, and presence that made this event truly unique!

Stay tuned—more material from the event coming soon, and we can’t wait to see you all in Vienna again next year!

Your XRVienna Team 💚

AWE EU is just two weeks away, and we can’t wait to welcome you all to our XRVienna activities as part of the event!

Here’s what’s coming up:

📣 𝗫𝗥𝗩𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵: We’re teaming up with and at a joint booth! The booth will be located right at the entrance of the main exhibition area and we will be showcasing live demos and sharing information about our community.

🎙️ 𝗫𝗥 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱! Got an .xr ticket and want to showcase your XR demo? We’re showing a selection of live demos at our booth, and we’re looking for exciting projects! If you're interested, send us details about your demo by Sunday, October 21, at [email protected]

** 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗪𝗘 𝗘𝗨 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 **

🫶 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵: We are looking for volunteers from our community to help us manage the XRVienna booth, even if it’s just for an hour! The more we are, the more we all can have the chance to experience the most of the exhibition and conference. If you would like to take care of the booth, please sign up for a time slot that suits you best via this Doodle link: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/erXGNQ4b

💰𝟮𝟱% 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: Use the code 24XRVIENNA20D for a 25% discount on AWE EU conference tickets. Share it with your friends and clients and let them enjoy the benefits too!

🚀 That’s all for now. We can’t wait to see you at AWE EU! ✨

•••𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗫𝗥 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 .studio •••

Want to attend this year’s .xr conference taking place in Vienna? We’ve got you!

We’re giving away 5 all-access passes! What to do? Simple:

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2- answer the question, “what do you expect an community to do for you, and what are you willing to give to your local XR community?” via here or DM
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Winners will be chosen via raffle amongst all contestants.

If you don’t want to wait for getting your ticket, we’ve got you as well! Use the code 24XRVIENNAD and get 20% discount on your tickets.

See you at AWE!