Expert Judging Panel
Our extensive XR judging community
Sonya Haskins
AWE
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: Augmented World Expo, AWE
“I’m passionate about recognizing innovators who champion inclusivity and growth in immersive technologies—a mission I’m dedicated to at AWE. Celebrating excellence propels our industry forward.”
Jeremy Dalton
Head of Immersive Technologies
PwC
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- Jury Tenor: 2017-Present
- Spotlight: Founding Jury
Karina Arteaga
Meta
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: Meta
David Smith
CCO
The Glimpse Group & NYVR
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: The New York Virtual Reality Meetup (NYVR)
” I bring a decade’s worth of passion for advancing XR and fully believing in the importance of recognizing industry excellence.”
Babatunde Fatai
MTN
Isa De Peuter-Rutten
Euromersive
Siza Mukwedini
Film & New Media Producer
Matamba Film Labs for Women
Tibor Mérey
Ruben Rubines
FutureTEKnow
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Designation: Inclusivity Panel
- Community Partner: FutureTEKnow
“I bring my 19 years of industry insight to the AIXR XR Awards as a judge. Recognizing the innovators in this space reflects futureTEKnow’s commitment to spotlighting the companies shaping our tech-driven future. Together, we celebrate the achievements of those at the forefront of XR’s evolution.“
Namrata Singn
The Humanists Advisory Services
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Designation: Inclusivity Panel
“As founder of The Humanists Advisory Services, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of XR. I’m excited to spotlight groundbreaking projects that propel our industry forward.”
*The AIXR Inclusivity Grant supports underrepresented communities in the immersive industry. Judges with the ‘Inclusivity Panel’ tag also review these grants, promoting diversity and visibility.
Brendan Bradley
Jigsaw Ensemble
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- Jury Tenor: 2023-Present
- Designation: Inclusivity Panel
“I bring two decades of pioneering XR storytelling to the AIXR XR Awards, I’m thrilled to champion the brilliant minds driving this evolution in narrative art. Let’s celebrate the creators shaping our immersive futures.”
*The AIXR Inclusivity Grant supports underrepresented communities in the immersive industry. Judges with the ‘Inclusivity Panel’ tag also review these grants, promoting diversity and visibility.
Christopher Lafayette
AugLab
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Designation: Inclusivity Panel
- Community Partner: Gatherverse
“Coming Soon”
*The AIXR Inclusivity Grant supports underrepresented communities in the immersive industry. Judges with the ‘Inclusivity Panel’ tag also review these grants, promoting diversity and visibility.
Anna Anisin
Founder
DataScience.Salon
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: DataScience.Salon
“As a judge for the AIXR XR Awards, I’m thrilled to support innovation where tech meets creativity. With a decade in the industry, I believe in the transformative power of XR technologies. Let’s celebrate the brilliant minds shaping our future.”
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Eva Roosaar
Community Manager
EEVR
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: EEVR: Estonian Virtual and Augmented Reality Association
“Blending my love for creative innovation with tech’s cutting edge. It’s a privilege to spotlight groundbreaking work that’s shaping our future. Celebrating this drive stimulates even greater achievements in our vibrant XR community.”
Peter Graham
Brigadier of Brains
Tiny Brains Ltd.
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- Jury Tenor: 2017-Present
- Spotlight: Founding Jury Member
“I’m committed to spotlighting visionary experiences that shape the future of technology. My 9-year journey fuels my passion for recognizing excellence that inspires the industry’s ever-evolving narrative.”
Antony Vitillo
Co-Founder
New Technology Walkers
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- Jury Tenor: 2017-Present
- Spotlight: Founding Jury Member
“I am thrilled to be a judge at the XR Awards and celebrate the pioneers driving immersive technologies forward. Let’s make XR grow together!’
Henry Stockdale
Reviews Editor
UploadVR
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: UploadVR
“As the Reviews Editor at UploadVR, I’m honored to be invited as a judge for the XR Awards. I’m keen to provide my critical perspective for this year’s nominees and recognize the incredible innovation we’re seeing across this space.”
Aaron Pulkka
Amazon Web Services
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- Jury Tenor: 2021-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Entertainment & Media Chair
“Honored to have the opportunity to leverage my decades in XR and innovation as a judge for the XR Awards. Looking forward to recognizing and celebrating this year’s trailblazers shaping the future of immersive tech.”
Annie Eaton
Futurus
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- Jury Tenor: 2021-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Chair
‘I bring over a decade of experience and passion for immersive tech. I’m excited to spotlight the most innovative advancements in our industry, celebrating those who push boundaries and redefine experiences. Here’s to the power of XR transforming our future.’
Aditya Mani
Yologram Style
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- Jury Tenor: 2022-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Retail & Consumer Chair
‘I’m thrilled to see how avatars express themselves digitally. With over two decades in XR, I’m committed to propelling this fascinating merge of tech and fashion forward. This event celebrates our industry’s vibrant innovation.’
Mattie Scariot
PJIFF
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
“Honored to bring my 30 years in film to the XR Awards as a judge, I’m passionate about celebrating the intersection of technology and storytelling. Championing innovation and creativity drives my work, and aligns with the Awards’ mission.”
Akash Bellippady
Unlocked Reality Inc.
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- Jury Tenor: 2020-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure
“Thrilled to be an XR Awards judge, where innovation meets acclaim. My passion for pioneering VR tech drives me to spotlight breakthroughs that shape our virtual horizons. Proud to honor industry excellence with AIXR”
Sönke Kirchhof
CEO
INVR.SPACE & EDFVR
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Comunity Partner: EDVR & XR4EU
“As a steward of XR’s evolution, judging the XR Awards embodies my commitment to excellence in immersive tech. It’s an honor to celebrate innovation shaping our digital landscapes, driving the industry I’ve devoted my life to.”
Andrew Kostuik
NORCAT
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- Jury Tenor: 2021-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Chair
“This event brings together some of the best and brightest in the XR Industry, and I’m eager to celebrate their achievements within this dynamic and growing field.”
Mark Sage
AREA
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: The Augmented Reality for Enterprise (AREA)
“The XR Awards, where innovation meets enterprise impact. At AREA, we are fostering a robust AR ecosystem AIXR highlights trailblazers shaping our shared digital future.”
Kevin De Vadder
CEO
Chirpy
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Amy Hedrick
CEO
Cleanbox Technology Inc.
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Harry Skigis
CIO & Co-Founder
Impact Reality
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
April Boyd-Noronha
XRSI
Ori Inbar
Super Ventures
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Hamza Khan
Partner
McKinsey
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Anthony Cuthbertson
The Independent
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Tom Ffiske
Immersive Wire
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: The Augmented Reality for Enterprise (AREA)
“The XR Awards, where innovation meets enterprise impact. At AREA, we are fostering a robust AR ecosystem AIXR highlights trailblazers shaping our shared digital future.”
Ashley Cooper
Founder / VR Developer
Kinemotik Studios
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Ben Dykes
Make Real
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Brooke Morrill
Schell Games
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
David Moreno
Virtualware
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: The Augmented Reality for Enterprise (AREA)
“The XR Awards, where innovation meets enterprise impact. At AREA, we are fostering a robust AR ecosystem AIXR highlights trailblazers shaping our shared digital future.”
David Solari
Soul Assembly
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Gabriella Chihan Stanley
Co-Founder & CCO
vrisch
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Emil Lindfors
Visual Generalist
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Mats Eliasson
Onereality
Anais Riley
Content Creator
Naysy
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Matthew Quinlan
BMFVR
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Ed Greig
Deloitte
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Frank Furnari
ARuVR®
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: The Augmented Reality for Enterprise (AREA)
“The XR Awards, where innovation meets enterprise impact. At AREA, we are fostering a robust AR ecosystem AIXR highlights trailblazers shaping our shared digital future.”
Holger Hager
Cyberith GmbH
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Ismail Aksoy
MTR Informatics
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Huei Chan
Pumkin VR
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Ivan Nikitin
Sensorium AG
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: The Augmented Reality for Enterprise (AREA)
“The XR Awards, where innovation meets enterprise impact. At AREA, we are fostering a robust AR ecosystem AIXR highlights trailblazers shaping our shared digital future.”
James Taylor
Found Object Immersive
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Jason Moore
The MetaMovie
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Joaquin Alviz Martin
Renacen / 3D SeatMapVR
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Jon Foo
Vue Networks
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: The Augmented Reality for Enterprise (AREA)
“The XR Awards, where innovation meets enterprise impact. At AREA, we are fostering a robust AR ecosystem AIXR highlights trailblazers shaping our shared digital future.”
Julie Peng
ILM Immersive
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Levent Sen
Orka
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Maria Malindretou-Vika
MALVI
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Max Manausa
RayNeo
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: The Augmented Reality for Enterprise (AREA)
“The XR Awards, where innovation meets enterprise impact. At AREA, we are fostering a robust AR ecosystem AIXR highlights trailblazers shaping our shared digital future.”
Olivier Piasentin
Ikimasho
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Richard Fisher
Skillsearch
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Rike Lehder Browning
MonkeyXR
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Scott Albright
Combat Waffle
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Community Partner: The Augmented Reality for Enterprise (AREA)
“The XR Awards, where innovation meets enterprise impact. At AREA, we are fostering a robust AR ecosystem AIXR highlights trailblazers shaping our shared digital future.”
Susana Grilo
Curiosity Studio
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Thijs de Vries
Warp VR
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Yathirajan Varadharajan
Monolith Research And Training Labs
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Richard Ward
Engage Works
Ivy Shum
Hong Kong Association for VR AR
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Christoph Runde
Virtual Dimension Center (VDC) w.V.
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Andy smith
Halldale Media
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Christine Janssen
Edstudia
Mark Baxter
Digitalnauts
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
David Burnet
Invidar
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Charmaine Chitate
Freelance
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Marc Boothe
B3 Media
Bobby Thandi
XR Games
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Education & Training Advisor
“Excited to bring my passion for XR from Chirpy’s innovative grounds to the XR Awards. As a judge with four years steering the industry and teaching the next wave of creators, I’m excited to recognize excellence and inspire the evolution of immersive realities.”
Isabel Steinhoff
Dimenteers
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- Jury Tenor: 2019-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Hardware & Infrastructure Chair
“As a judge at the AIXR XR Awards, I’m devoted to celebrating the boundary-pushing innovations that are defining our future. In my 9 years building Cleanbox, I’ve championed disruptive tech that betters our world. I’m thrilled to support peers leading that charge with their vision.”
Bobby Carlton
FS Studio
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- Jury Tenor: 2024-Present
- Spotlight: AIXR Games & Entertainment Advisor
“I bring a passion for immersive breakthroughs fostered over 9 years in the industry. These awards spotlight talent shaping our reality, driving us towards a future we all believe in. Proud to support innovation in the XR industry”
Michaela Holland
XR Director &
Impact Producer
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