Beyond the Magic: XR & AI Shaping Hospitality, Theme Parks in Florida

Schedule

Thu Oct 09 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Tech Hub Orlando | Orlando, FL

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Join us for an exciting exploration of how XR & AI are transforming the hospitality and theme park industries in Central Florida!
About this Event

NOTE: IN PERSON TICKETS AS FREE FOR ALL VRARA MEMBERS. Email [email protected] for the promo code. Include your name and your company name if have a company membership.

The VR/AR Association - Central Florida Chapter and Innovate Orlando are hosting a LIVE EVENT on Oct 9th which will be open to the public.

Tourism powers Central Florida. The next wave of growth will be built on emerging tech—especially XR (AR/VR) and AI.

LIVE Event (In Person and Via ZOOM): Oct 9, 6:00–8:30 PM

Location: Tech Center Orlando

Format: Lightning talks + expert panel + networking

Focus: How XR/AI unlock new revenue, efficiencies, and guest experience across hotels, attractions, restaurants, and venues.

Who Should Attend: - Operators & execs from hotels, theme parks, restaurants, venues- Tech leaders & builders in XR/AI, digital twins, simulation, training

Investors & ecosystem partners creating real economic impact

Want to speak or join a panel?

Email [email protected] ASAP with your role, topic idea, and 2–3 lines on why it matters.

Bring your team. Come ready to talk use-cases, ROI, and pilots we can launch now—not someday.


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Opening and Welcome - Why is Central Florida the next Hospitality Tech Hub
Host: Sheena Fowler, CEO Innovate Orlando
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:30 PM
Emerging Technologies are Creating Opportunities for the Hospitality Industry
Host: Skip Kimpel, CEO Magicgate & VRARA Hospitality Chair
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:50 PM
How UCF is leading Hospitality Innovation with XR & AI
Host: Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira

Info: Join various academic and research leaders as they discussion how the University of Central is a playing a central role in education and research and powering the Central Florida Ecosystem.


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Where is it happening?

Tech Hub Orlando, 36 West Pine Street, Orlando, United States

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