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BlogMeet Wikitude at AWE USA 2018
Eva Triantafillopoulou
The largest augmented and virtual reality event in the world is just around the corner!
Yes, it is almost time for AWE USA 2018.
The 3-day Augmented World Expo, held annually in Santa Clara California, will kick off its 9th edition on May 30th and is expected to welcome over 6.000 attendees. This year, AWE will showcase “why every organization, startup, and investor must get into XR (short for AR, VR, MR) or be left behind” and of course, Wikitude will be part of the action.
MEET WIKITUDE AT AWE – BOOTH 413
Participating as a Silver Sponsor exhibitor, Wikitude will be demonstrating its latest augmented reality technology features at the Major Sponsors Pavilion, BOOTH 413. Drop by, meet our team and learn why the Wikitude SDK could be the best choice for your augmented reality apps.
AWE USA 2018 expo floor plan.
WIKITUDE SPEAKERS
Wikitude CEO and CTO will be sharing valuable knowledge surrounding current topics relevant to the augmented reality market. Check below for more details and organize your AWE agenda to include these awesome AR talks.
DEVELOP TRACK
MAY 30, 2018
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Context Is for Kings: Putting Context in the Hands of AR Developers.
Room GH
“In this session, Philipp Nagele will explore why AR centers all around context and why contextual understanding is fundamental to any AR experience. He will show how Wikitude is trying to solve this problem for AR developers and provide technical details about the new release of the Wikitude SDK.”
INSPIRE TRACK
JUNE 1, 2018
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
The ARCloud: A Myth? Or the future of AR?
Conference main stage: Room B1
“In this session Wikitude CEO, Martin Herdina lifts some myths about the so desired AR Cloud and shares his predictions about market relevance and commercial outlook.”
Access this AR Cloud article to tune into the subject of Martin’s talk and be sure to make it to the main stage for ALL the details.
Furthermore, to hear an awesome success story told by the President of Yetzer Studio while working with Wikitude technology, check out the “Bringing The Terracotta Warriors To Life Through Augmented Reality” talk which will be held on May 31, 10:00 AM to 10:20 AM (Room JX – Design Track).
PRESS CONFERENCE
This year’s AWE USA 2018 press conference will be held on the main stage (Room B1) from 10 AM to 11 AM on May 31st. Typically presenting major news and announcements from leading organizations across the globe, Wikitude might also have a thing or two to say. Don’t miss it!
AUGGIE AWARDS 2018
We’re one step closer to another Auggie Award! Thanks to your vote and support, Wikitude is among the 2018 Auggie Awards finalists in the category ‘Best Developer Tool’. The final decision will be announced at the Auggie Awards Ceremony, held on the main stage (Room B1) from 7 PM to 8 PM on May 31st.
As a 2017 Auggie Awards winner, the Wikitude SDK will be fighting to keep the title in 2018 with its latest submission. Be there to see the winners in all 10 categories being awarded live on stage.
For those who will be attending AWE USA 2018, we can’t wait to meet you! Feel free to contact us to set up a meeting. For those unable to attend and still want to be part of the action, follow Wikitude on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for live expo updates.
See you in Santa Clara! ✈
