Science, Technology and Data Open Day

Beyond the Screen: The Future of our Digital World

Imagine a world where digital and physical realities merge seamlessly, guided by the power of artificial intelligence. This session will introduce you to spatial computing, a technology that brings digital elements into our physical world in ways that feel natural and intuitive. Discover how AI is making these experiences more realistic and intelligent, transforming industries and enhancing everyday life. No technical background is required—just bring your curiosity about how technology is shaping our future.

We invite you to participate in our VR content training sessions, where you'll discover how IE University is leveraging this cutting-edge technology to transform our classes into immersive and engaging learning experiences. Virtual reality enhances student engagement, improves knowledge retention, and enables interactive, hands-on learning in virtual environments. 

During this demo session with our Faculty, you'll gain practical training, explore real-world applications, and receive guidance on customizing VR content to suit your teaching needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to innovate and elevate your teaching methodology with VR!

The session will be followed by a networking cocktail, so you will have the chance to connect with Professor Sebastian, other professionals seeking development opportunities, the IE team, and IE Alumni

Agenda: 

19:00-19:30 Welcome & Get to know our programs from the School of Science & Technology

19:30-20:15 Masterclass Beyond the Screen: The Future of our Digital World & VR Session

20:15-21:00 Networking cocktail

About the Professor:

Sebastian Veldman Academic Director Professor | Metaverse VR & AR  

In his role at IE University as Academic Director, Master in Computer Science & Business Technology, Sebastian oversees the academic curriculum, ensures the program’s alignment with industry standards, and fosters relationships with industry partners to enhance the educational experience for students.

Additionally, he continues to serve as an Adjunct Professor of the ‘Spatial Computing (Augmented and Virtual Reality)’ elective, where he focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of Spatial Computing and helping them to generate business ideas.

For his full-time profession, Sebastian works as the Global Metaverse Worker Lead at Accenture, where he incubates and scales solutions that enhance the worker experience using XR technologies.

Register now and don't miss it!