Reimagining Reality: Immersive Technologies Implications, Opportunities and Challenges

Published: Dec. 16, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

Immersive technologies \u2013 such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Metaverse technologies \u2013 are widely expected to have profound economic and social implications. This expert panel discusses the opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies. The panel explores what policymakers need to know about these technologies in order to regulate, protect consumers and establish policies that promote growth and innovation. The panel also considers how Ireland could position itself to be a frontrunner in this emerging field of technology.\n\nThis event is part of a series organised by the IIEA and the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Ireland to explore key digital policy issues relevant to Ireland and follows the \u2018Digital Ireland Conference\u2019 which took place in Dublin Castle in November.\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\nDr Martha Boeckenfeld, Dean of the Metaverse Academy\nPeggy Johnson, CEO of Magic Leap\nNiall Campion, Managing Director of VRAI