Explore the challenges and opportunities of Black representation in XR, from careers to disruption to driving advancement in the space.

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In this thought-provoking panel, we delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of Extended Reality (XR), exploring its unique opportunities and the risks associated with its development and adoption within the UK’s Black Community.

As we challenge the foundational pillars of Placement (jobs), Presence (visibility), and Progression (advancement), we aim to demystify the future disruptions in the XR space and provide actionable insights for individuals and companies across XR and emerging technologies.

Join us as we navigate the challenges and opportunities within the UK’s XR sector and seek to uncover the pathways to a more inclusive, innovative, and successful future for Extended Reality.

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Agenda:

  • 5:45 PM - 6:05 PM: Arrival and Registration (Light Refreshments)
     
  • 6:05 PM - 6:10 PM: Welcome Remarks by BXRN
     
  • 6:10 PM - 6:15 PM: Welcome Remarks by Digital Catapult ‘Kerwyn’
     
  • 6:15 PM - 6:20 PM: Welcome Remarks by techUK ‘Nimmi’
     
  • 6:20 PM - 7:05 PM: Panel Talk
     
  • 7:05 PM - 7:15 PM: Q&A Session
     
  • 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Networking  -> GA Booking

The event is part of techUK's ongoing Web3 & Immersive technologies campaign. This is exploring how the UK can lead on the development, application and commercialisation of the technologies behind the Web3 and immersive sectors of the future. Activity includes roundtables, workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions, tech demos, reports and more.

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techUK work with our members to signpost the opportunity of digital jobs and ensure these opportunities are open to people of diverse backgrounds. We strive to help our members attract, recruit, and retain a diverse workforce, whilst showcasing their work on workplace innovation. Visit the programme page here

 

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Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity, techUK

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