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Conference Speakers
The speakers will be announced with all details as the conference date approaches.
Max Louwerse is a cognitive psychologist, an artificial intelligence researcher, and computational and psycholinguist. He is currently Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Artificial Intelligence at Tilburg University and Professor by Special Appointment at Maastricht University (BISS), The Netherlands.
Before moving to the Netherlands, he filled academic appointments in the United Kingdom and the United States, where he worked for 18 years.
Louwerse has published his interdisciplinary research in over 200 articles in academic outlets in cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and cognitive psychology on a variety of topics, including virtual reality and augmented reality. He acquired almost 40 million euros in research projects. Louwerse has worked on several initiatives to bring research to society, the general public and industry, and holds two patents. He is a frequently asked public speaker, and is author of the popular science books Keeping Those Words in Mind: How Language Creates Meaning and Understanding Artificial Minds through Human Minds: The Psychology of AI.
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Thijs de Vries is the Co-Founder and CEO of Warp VR, a company at the forefront of transforming organizational training through immersive virtual reality experiences. With a passion for combining immersive storytelling, game mechanics, and cutting-edge VR technology, Thijs is pioneering new ways to create impactful, story-driven learning experiences.
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At Warp VR, Thijs has led the development of innovative VR solutions for diverse industries, including a standout collaboration with the Dutch Fire Department. This project demonstrates how VR can be used to save lives by educating individuals on fire safety, the causes of house fires, and the importance of having an effective escape plan.
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Thijs’ expertise extends to gamification and behavior change, where he focuses on empowering organizations to build engaging and effective VR training programs, without needing coding skills. He is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator, known for his hands-on approach to immersive learning.
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Join Thijs at the 10th International XR Metaverse Conference for an engaging workshop, where you’ll gain practical tools and insights to start building your own immersive learning experiences.
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We are pleased to announce Ruben Hekkens and Thom van de Moosdijk as joint keynote speakers at the 10th International XR Metaverse Conference, hosted by ASML's Extended Reality and Visualization (XRV) Innovation Lab.
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Ruben Hekkens is an XR Architect, and Thom van de Moosdijk is an XR Business and Software Developer at ASML, the world’s leading supplier for the semiconductor industry and a key player in advanced technology systems for chip manufacturing.
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Their presentation will dive into the groundbreaking applications of extended reality (XR) in design, service, and manufacturing processes, with a specific focus on how XR technologies are transforming high-precision semiconductor manufacturing. Both Ruben and Thom will provide unique insights from their work at ASML's XRV Innovation Lab, sharing their experiences in implementing XR solutions in one of the most demanding industries.
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Don’t miss the chance to hear Ruben, Thom, and other exceptional thought leaders as they share their expertise at the 10th International XR Metaverse Conference. Join us for a deep dive into the future of XR in industrial applications!
