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News and updates for the VR/AR Global Summit on speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, special events.

The World Bank to Speak. And, preview of "VR for Good" Speakers & Panels

VR/AR For Poverty Reduction Initiatives


The World Bank will discuss their use of VR/AR tools for poverty reduction efforts, focusing on project monitoring and decision making, communication efforts and learning initiatives.

Jimmy Vainstein leads the Interactive Media Program of the World Bank Group in Washington, DC. His efforts brought the deployment of immersive tools across the development organization in order to virtually transport stakeholders and audiences to areas of focus and connect them with issues affecting people living in poverty and engage. His initiative of implementing Augmented and Virtual Reality throughout the organization has found a place in enhancing communications efforts, support field operations and decision making for true impact.

Our Immersive Footprint: Analytics, Ethics and Privacy (Panel)

How will we be collecting, tracking and storing highly personal data in the future?

Panelists include:

Kris Kolo