2022 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN)

The 8th International Conference on Virtual and Augmented Reality Simulations (ICVARS 2024) is set to take place in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia, from March 14 to 16, 2024. Building on the success of its predecessors from 2017 through 2023, ICVARS 2024 aims to continue its tradition of fostering groundbreaking research and innovation in the field of Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR). This event is a prime gathering for computer scientists, engineers, and researchers, presenting an ideal platform to showcase the latest advancements and explorations in VR and AR simulations. ICVARS 2024 is more than just a conference; it's a melting pot of ideas and cultures, bringing together experts from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. The conference's agenda is meticulously designed to encourage the exchange of novel ideas, development strategies, and evaluation methodologies in the realm of VR and AR. Attendees can expect to engage in thought-provoking discussions, participate in workshops, and witness presentations that highlight innovative approaches and potential future trends in virtual and augmented reality technologies. This event promises to be a source of inspiration and a catalyst for pioneering developments in the rapidly evolving world of VR and AR simulations.

The VR/AR Association (South Florida Chapter) in partnership with the University of Miami Frost Institute of Data Science and Computing are pleased to announce the inaugural XR and AI in Healthcare Summit February 1st 2024 at the University of Miami. The Healthcare industry has been identified as one of the industries that is expected to lead adoption of XR and AI technology. From patient care & medical equipment operations and maintenance, to medical staff training, to improving surgical suite operations, XR and AI technology provides unlimited potential to improve medical staff and facility performance to improve patient outcomes. This one day conference and technology fair will bring together medical professionals who are currently using XR and AI technologies, medical professionals looking to learn about the technology, Academia and Medical Technology companies that are developing solutions to address needs of the healthcare industry. Our keynote speaker for the conference is Dr. Robert Masson who is a world renowned surgeon and medical innovator. He is the founder and CEO of the Masson Spine Institute and Expanded Existence, (eXeX) a medtech company that is focusing on using XR and AI to improve surgical operations. With over 1500 surgeries in 4 different hospital chains eXeX is leading the XR revolution in surgery!The conference will be limited to 150 attendees to ensure that attendees have a chance to get 1-1 interaction with speakers and attendees.

The 9th IEEE Conference on Network Functions Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking (IEEE NFV-SDN 2023) will be an in-person event in 2023. The conference will be from 7-9 November 2023 in Dresden, Germany.

Next generation cloud systems will require a paradigm shift in how they are constructed and managed. Conventional control and management platforms are facing considerable challenges regarding flexibility, dependability and security that next generation systems will require.