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AVRN Launch Presentation
The document summarizes a presentation given by the Australian Virtual Reality Network (AVRN) about virtual reality (VR) and their organization. AVRN operates nationally in Australia to unite VR firms and foster innovation. It was formed to bring together cutting-edge VR developers and companies. AVRN aims to capitalize on opportunities in Australia and put the country on the global tech map by developing the VR industry, especially in Western Australia. They plan regular events, training programs, government lobbying and other initiatives to support VR developers and the industry.
AVRN Launch Presentation
- 1. WA Launch The WesternAustralian Club 18 December 2015
- 2. What is AVRN •Active in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide Canberra, Brisbane, and now Perth • The first organisation of its kind to operate on a national level • Formed to unite Australia’s most cutting-edge firms behind fostering innovation
- 3. Adam Geoghegan Founder ImmersiaVR Ryan Beckmand Founder Sciosity Kain Tietzel Founder Start VR Mark Schramm Founder VR Bits Nathan Beattie Founder Virtualex Daish Malani Founder Ahimsa Benjamin Richards Director Cutting Edge David Traub Transmedia Producer SILICON VALLEY WESTERN AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND NSW ACT VICTORIAADELAIDE Who’s behind AVRN?
- 4. Western Australia Adam Geoghegan Chair RyanBeckmand Director Rhiyaad Kahn Treasurer Robert Bruce Technology Expert David Traub Director
- 5. What is VR? “Thecomputer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.” - Wikipedia
- 6. 1963 Q1 1991 Q4 1995 Q3 2012 Q2 2014 Q1 2014 Q2 2015 Q3 2015 Q3 2016 Q1 VIRTUALITY VIRTUALITY GROUP RIFT PROTOTYPE OCULUS CARDBOARD GOOGLE HTCVIVE HTC / VALVE TV GLASSES HUGO GERNSBACK RIFT DEV KIT 2 OCULUS VIRTUAL BOY NINTENDO GEAR VR SAMSUNG HOLOLENS DEV KIT MICROSOFT RIFT OCULUS 2016 Q1
- 7. Where is VRheading? • 2016 Hailed as the “Year of VR” • More VR innovations being released in the next 6-8 months than the last 40 years combined • Commercial relevance increasing • Broader markets • Highly advanced capabilities • $150 Billion valuation to 2020
- 8. What this meansfor Australia and WA? • Capitalisation of the ‘ideas boom’ • Opportunity to reform fragmented developer communities • Reformation of out-dated technology sectors • Shedding the ‘lagging’ reputation by contrast to the East Coast • Putting Australia on the global tech map
- 9. Uniting Australia’s Developers andIndustry • Regular meetups, showcases, workshops, social functions, and networking events • Creation of a VR Job Board • Annual Hackathons
- 10. Fostering VR Innovation •Developer Training Program with AVRN accreditation • Mentor Program
- 11. Supporting the virtualand augmented reality industry • Conducting Public Relations on behalf of the sector to shift public view • Attracting and uniting all stakeholders • Government Lobbying
- 12. Next Steps forAVRN • Lobbying of Government and Tech Giants • Regular Events (Networking, Workshops and more) • Inaugural Annual Hackathon
- 13. Membership Developers PublicIndustry Networking Upskilling Workshops Competitions Forums Free EntryFor Future Events Access to AVRN Network Networking Access to Top Developer Talent Promotion of Job / Internship Opportunities Free Entry For Future Events Access to AVRN Network Try out the latest VR tech Access to VR news Networking Free Entry For Future Events Access to AVRN Network
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