Summary

Tim Cook – CEO of Apple: Under Cook’s leadership, Apple introduced ARKit, a framework that allows developers to easily create augmented reality (AR) experiences for iOS devices. Apple’s commitment to AR is a testament to its transformative potential. Rony Abovitz – Founder of Mag…

Key Takeaway

• Tim Cook – CEO of Apple: Under Cook’s leadership, Apple introduced ARKit, a framework that allows developers to easily create augmented reality (AR) experiences for iOS devices.
• Apple’s commitment to AR is a testament to its transformative potential.
• Rony Abovitz – Founder of Magic Leap: Abovitz’s company, Magic Leap, developed the Magic Leap One, an AR headset that promised to revolutionize the AR space.
• Though it faced its share of challenges, Magic Leap’s vision for AR’s future is influential.
• Thomas Reardon – Co-founder of CTRL-labs (acquired by Facebook): Reardon’s work merges neuroscience with AR.

Body

Tim Cook – CEO of Apple: Under Cook’s leadership, Apple introduced ARKit, a framework that allows developers to easily create augmented reality (AR) experiences for iOS devices. Apple’s commitment to AR is a testament to its transformative potential. Rony Abovitz – Founder of Magic Leap: Abovitz’s company, Magic Leap, developed the Magic Leap One, an AR headset that promised to revolutionize the AR space. Though it faced its share of challenges, Magic Leap’s vision for AR’s future is influential. Thomas Reardon – Co-founder of CTRL-labs (acquired by Facebook): Reardon’s work merges neuroscience with AR. CTRL-labs developed a wristband that translates neural impulses into digital commands, offering a new way to interact with AR environments. Niantic Labs – Creators of Pokémon GO: Led by CEO John Hanke, Niantic created Pokémon GO, one of the most successful AR games. Their AR platform demonstrates how AR can be integrated into everyday experiences and the potential for AR in gaming. Digi-Capital’s Tim Merel: As the managing director of the advisory firm Digi-Capital, Merel offers deep insights into the AR/VR industry, providing data-driven analysis that many professionals and enthusiasts keenly follow. Helen Papagiannis – Author of “Augmented Human”: Dr. Papagiannis is a globally recognized AR expert who delves into the ways AR is changing everyday life, exploring both its technological and philosophical implications. Blippar’s Ambarish Mitra: As the CEO of Blippar, one of the pioneering AR companies, Mitra has overseen numerous AR campaigns for major brands, showcasing the technology’s potential for advertising and marketing. Ori Inbar – Co-founder of AWE (Augmented World Expo): Inbar’s expo is the world’s #1 AR+VR conference and expo. His work has been pivotal in bringing together the most significant AR developers, creators, and enthusiasts globally. Snap Inc.’s Evan Spiegel: Snapchat, under Spiegel’s direction, has been a major player in bringing AR to the masses with its innovative use of AR lenses and filters, making AR a daily experience for millions. Zappar’s Caspar Thykier: As the CEO of Zappar, Thykier has been at the forefront of developing AR experiences for brands, integrating AR into product packaging, advertising campaigns, and more.

Final Takeaway

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About Ian Khan – Keynote Speaker & The Futurist

Ian Khan, the Futurist, is a USA Today & Publishers Weekly National Bestselling Author of Undisrupted, Thinkers50 Future Readiness shortlist, and a Globally recognized Top Keynote Speaker. He is Futurist and a media personality focused on future-ready leadership, AI productivity and ethics, and purpose-driven growth. Ian hosts The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, and founded Impact Story (K-12 Robotics & AI). He is frequently featured on CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, and Fast Company.

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