IMMERSIVE IMPACT 2026 – Want to drive value and stand out?

Schedule

Wed Apr 29 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

HOST Salford | Salford, EN

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About this Event

IMMERSIVE IMPACT 2026 is where ambitious leaders experience immersive technology for real — and walk away knowing exactly how to use it in their business.

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Why explore immersive technologies now?

Because this isn’t future talk — it’s delivering results TODAY.

1. Drive faster growth and stronger conversion
AR users are 90% more likely to convert, with higher engagement and positive feedback across sales, marketing, real estate, tourism and live experiences.

2. Train teams quicker, safer, and more effectively
Businesses using VR training report up to 16x better information recall and dramatically reduced time to competence — from soft skills to critical safety training.

3. Make confident decisions and sell smarter
Immersive visualisation cuts product design time in half, accelerates sales cycles, and helps teams explain complex ideas clearly — no physical prototypes required.

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Experience the tech — don’t just hear about it

Go hands‑on with proven solutions including Igloo immersive environments, HTC VIVERSE, AI smart glasses, holograms, VR training, and no‑code AR creation. See real use cases that are already saving time, reducing risk, and closing deals.



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LIMITED SPACES — RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

IMMERSIVE IMPACT 2026 is designed intentionally for a curated, high‑value audience… which means spaces are limited.

Don’t be the business that catches up later — be the one that leads.

Registration closes on 26th April 2026.

Please note that whilst the event starts at 4PM, an extra demo will take place at 3.30PM.

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We've brought to you a set of world-leading experience that have delivered proven return on investment for you to go hands-on with

  • Igloo vision - Must be seen! Shared immersive spaces that can give new perspectives to reduce decision making from weeks to minutes
  • HTC Viverse - 3D Immersive experiences that can enhance collaboration and reduce the cost of training and sales. HTC have collaborated with Igloo to also do live demonstrations of Viverse working inside the Igloo!
  • Protohologram - Bringing holograms into the real world in real-time to reduce sales and marketing costs and make your brand more interactive
  • GWPro - Highly effective training for various OSHA and NEBOSH standards reducing risks, minimising post-training mistakes. Reducing cost and increasing quality
  • Trac3d - No-code platform for creating and sharing high quality augmented reality for retail, events and training. Quickly build experiences to help your brand stand out and be memorable
  • Virtual Speech - VR based soft skills training with built in AI to help you learn conflict management and sharpen those presentation skills. Improved skill levels faster and with more confidence
  • Even more like live demonstrations of AI Smart glasses and a new Mixed Reality device making waves currently replacing old HoloLens fleets.

Agenda

🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Open Demo Area – drop in any time!

Info: Hands on access to holograms, VR/AR training, immersive collaboration, and AI powered learning.
Key learning: See exactly how these tools work — and how they fit into your business.


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
HTC Viverse - Igloo Demo Session - Extra slot
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Welcome and Networking Refreshment
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
AI + Immersive Experiences: A Competitive Edge You Can Use Today

Info: A clear, jargon‑free view of the immersive ecosystem and how AI is accelerating real business outcomes.
Key learning: Understand what’s working now and where immersive delivers measurable value.


🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Beyond Reality: The Business Advantage of HTC VIVERSE

Info: Why consumer metaverses failed — and why enterprise immersive solutions are scaling fast.
Key learning: How immersive collaboration and visualisation save time, improve output, and cut costs.


🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:45 PM
Immersive Today, Not Tomorrow: Finding the Right Use Cases

Info: A proven methodology for turning immersive tech from “nice to have” into ROI driven action.
Key learning: How to identify, quantify, and implement high impact use cases with confidence.


🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:20 PM
HTC Viverse - Igloo Demo Session 3
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HOST Salford, MediaCity UK, Salford, United Kingdom

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