Mentor Session: Brittan Heller (Stanford Law School)

Event ID: PP1149548

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Venue: Room 400-402 (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Immersive Technology, XR, Policy.

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