Web Summit - the world of VR and VFX

This week, we're turning our attention to the world of VR and VFX. With some of the top VFX artists and VR companies lined up to join us at Web Summit, this is your chance to see what some of the world's most innovative content makers have been developing.

The masters of VFX
The world of VFX is coming to Web Summit. We will be joined by William Sargeant, CEO of Oscar-winning creative studio Framestore, Alex Hope, the founder of Double Negative , Jon Wadelton, the CTO of Foundry and Andrew Jones, the Oscar-winning animator from the Jungle Book.

VR adult entertainment - the $20 billion industry
Hey wait... it's not what you think. Well, not entirely. Did you know that the most downloaded piece of content is Virtual Sexology from BaDoink VR, an educational sex programme? We will be talking to Dinorah Hernandez, one of BaDoink VR's founders, in Lisbon.

The future of VR
Not sure what the difference between virtual, augmented and mixed reality is? Maybe not yet. Get to grips with VR and find out what developments are in store as world leaders 8i, Wevr, Google and Unity Technology join us at Web Summit this November.

In other news...

INNOVATE at planet:tech.
Together with Accenture Strategy, we’re flying 20 clean and green tech startups to Web Summit. The startups will showcase 4 themes ─ circular economy & fast fashion, food waste, energy ecosystem and traceability & resource security. Find out which INNOVATE startups were selected.

The final Runway to Web Summit
We've joined you in Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Copenhagen and Amsterdam. Last in our Runway to Web Summit is London, so if you're in town, come and join us. Find out more information about Runway to Web Summit.

Don't forget, if you want to see more of what's on at Web Summit, our schedule is now live. Tickets are available at the regular price for just a few more days, so don't miss out.

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