Free-Roam VR: Teams in Action by Unboring

Schedule

Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Launchpad | Douglas, IM

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See how free-roam VR reveals how your team communicates, competes, and collaborates in this live hands-on showcase.
About this Event

Is immersive free-roam VR just entertainment, or can it offer real insight into how teams work? Join Nigel Thijs, the expert who first brought free-roam VR to the Isle of Man in 2021, to explore how VR can be used for team engagement and informal assessment.


Why Attend?

This session moves beyond home VR to show how shared physical movement in a digital space creates a natural, inclusive environment. You will observe communication styles and decision-making in real-time—avoiding the artificial behavior often seen in forced team-building exercises.


Session Highlights
  • Expert Talk: Nigel Thijs discusses scaling shared VR experiences and their practical uses beyond entertainment.
  • Live VR Showcase: Trial short team-based Hero Zone games, featuring both player-vs-player and team-vs-environment modes.
  • Live Observation: Watch participants play on a large screen to analyze competitive dynamics and collaboration.
  • Q&A Session: A chance to discuss how to apply these insights to your own team socials or internal events.

Who Should Attend?
  • Managers and Team Leads
  • HR and People Professionals
  • Operations and Department Managers
  • Anyone responsible for team development
  • VR Enthusiasts curious about practical uses beyond gaming

Key Takeaways
  • Understand the difference between free-roam VR and home-based systems.
  • Observe how teams behave under light pressure and friendly competition.
  • Leave with actionable ideas for team socials, engagement sessions, and internal events.
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Launchpad, Prospect Hill, Douglas, Man, Isle of

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