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Association for advancing the use and development of virtual reality technologies in Finland

Helsinki, Finland
Joined January 2016
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🚀🌟Exciting news for the #XR #community! @HelsinkiXR has established #HXRCnetwork, a #networking #platform that connects #ExtendedReality providers & customers in one place. #network #ecosystem READ MORE: 👉helsinkixrcenter.com/news/hx… JOIN THE NETWORK: 🤝network.helsinkixrcenter.com…
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Holy WOW! Quite impressed by the new MeshToMetahuman plugin and how it handled this stylized character we have been working on for @OfficialZORANS. Hat tip to @AgileLens who gave me the idea to try it out. (note this is just a test, not the actual art style we are going for)
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Dare to imagine new digital futures? Got a team or a project in XR or the metaverse?🌟 Apply NOW for our Developer Hub for a chance to access our cozy offices, the latest equipment, coaching, and a like-minded community – for free! Application form: forms.gle/YiLiqvZhitQNpLg47
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And here is my written review of the Varjo Aero, including upgrade recommendations for all major headsets: mrtv.co/2021/10/varjo-aero-r… @varjodotcom #varjoaero #highend #vr
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Helsinki xr center opens again after covid! Great place to hack and work if you are nordic. @HelsinkiXR
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We are proud to present the biggest XR event in the Nordics for the 5th time! Join us for @MatchXRHelsinki 2021 on the 17-18 November and hear experts talk about the future of metaverse, organising world-class VR events, and much more! 🌟 helsinkixrcenter.com/news/up…
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People in Finnish startup & it scene. If you face harassment, exploitation or discrimination, and don't get proper support from your management - you can contact me anonymously. I'll look at it and research. Signal or mail. 💜+358403424409 elina.lappalainen@hs.fi
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The 3rd edition of our webinar series on Sep 30th focuses on next-generation digital workflows for performing arts. The case study will be about @oopperabaletti's XR Stage Design tool, and a master class on the topic is held by Joris Weijdom. Sign up via operabeyond.com/jam-sessions…
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Kysymys virtuaalimaailmojen tulevaisuudesta on teknologian lisäksi kysymys politiikasta, taiteesta, identiteetistä ja julkisesta tilastamme, maailmoista maailmojen päällä. Kysymystä ei voi onnistuneesti kysyä saati selvittää yhdestä näkökulmasta käsin #monitieteisyys @HelsinkiXR
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XR founders and teams – meet some industry heavy hitters! 🔥 We are hosting a meeting with @haynes_dave of Vive X fame, and CEO/inverstor @prajahalme on Thursday the 26th of August at 13–17. Read more, and book your 30-minute session with them! helsinkixrcenter.com/events/…
Opera Beyond Jam Session #2 presents a case study of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Dream performance with Sarah Ellis, a master class by @HelsinkiXR Center’s Santeri Suominen and discussion between participants. Read more and sign up: operabeyond.com/jam-sessions…. #jamsessions
Don't miss the FIVARS Festival of Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories, running 360 4k art & documentary works + interactive narratives from Romania, Thailand, France, Canada, Netherlands, US. Tix at fivars.net Starts Feb 19 thru March 2nd 👇
FIVARS has 2 shows this year - #FIVARSinFEB starts tomorrow Feb 19th! & runs daily, 24hrs a day through March 2nd. The festival will also continue with its October event for the 7th year. All the info, selectees, spotlights + at fivars.net #xr #vr #ar #festivals
Multiplayer Tilt Brush has been implemented within 10.5 hours it being open sourced. This is a featured that's been requested for YEARS. Here's a prototype:
Our insanely talented CTO, @TomNeumannVR (and @alexsussy_!) spent the last few hours prototyping with the new open source @tiltbrush repo. We're big fans of the app & believe in the power of social experiences... so here's a preview of our 1st prototype of multiplayer #TiltBrush
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I had pleasure of doing a presentation at finnish match xr event. Talked a bit on xr in 5+ years. Also, my first altspace presentation. Had great audience and stayed for 45 mins to chat after. whole days session was stunning and by @HelsinkiXR
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Attention XR developers: please answer the following questionnaire, which will result in an overview on the XR development landscape, and find insight into how to make #XR development easier. The results will eventually be published free for all to see. surveygizmo.com/s3/5156935/X…
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A while back, @DNA_Business visited us and interviewed our #XR Advisor Aleksis Karme (@teatimeltd) about the operations of #HelsinkiXRCenter. Watch the full interview here (only in Finnish): youtu.be/9RrlwE7DHg4 #5G #virtualreality #augmentedreality #HXRC #VR #AR #community
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Another #MainStage #KeynoteSpeaker for #MatchUp2019 revealed: Urho @konttori from @varjodotcom​! 😍✨ Urho will tell us all about Varjo's cooperation with @volvocars. So exciting! Read more about him and his #keynote #topic from our newest FB post! 👉 facebook.com/helsinkixrcente…
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There'll be over 30 companies at #MatchUp2019 's #XR #ExhibitionArea, and they are all announced NOW! 🔥🤩Come meet and greet fellow XR makers and see what is going on in the field of XR! Check out the whole list of #exhibitors & get tickets 👇 matchup2019.eventbrite.com/ #XRevent