Exploring New Dimensions of IRL Entertainment
Summary
We’re in an age of experiences. More than ever, the proliferation of virtual connection has driven a hunger for IRL experiences that blend physical and digital to create “wow” moments and lasting memories. In this session, Bonnie Rosen, GM of the Disney Accelerator, will speak with the founders of Liminal Space and Haddy about how holographic displays and custom AI-powered 3D printing techniques can transform any space to create immersive moments, and how quickly these materials can be reconfigured, reused, and reimagined again and again for new audiences.
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Contributors
- Erin Smith
- Nathan Huber
- Bonnie Rosen
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