November 10–12, 2026 | The Global XR Festival in VR
How will immersive technologies shape the future of business, finance and collaboration? From November 10 to 12, 2026, IMMERSIVE X – The Global XR Festival in VR – invites business leaders, innovation professionals, technology experts and creative pioneers to explore this question through firsthand experiences in virtual worlds.
For RATING EVIDENCE GmbH, the festival offers an opportunity to highlight the growing relevance of immersive technologies for businesses, particularly in sectors where information, communication, customer relationships and decision-making are central to success.
Experience, Don’t Tell!
Now in its sixth edition, IMMERSIVE X brings together participants from business, technology, science and the creative industries to explore the practical relevance of extended reality (XR) and immersive experiences.
Under the theme RECLAIM THE FUTURE, this year’s festival focuses on how companies can move beyond simply anticipating technological change and actively shape what comes next.
The idea behind IMMERSIVE X is straightforward: instead of discussing virtual worlds in a conventional conference room or webinar, participants enter virtual environments and experience new forms of communication, collaboration and interaction firsthand.
This approach offers a different perspective on digital transformation. It enables participants to explore emerging technologies, exchange ideas with international experts and consider how immersive solutions might create value in their own organizations.
Why immersive technologies matter for business
Immersive technologies are opening up new possibilities across a wide range of industries. Potential applications include virtual customer experiences, collaborative workspaces, employee training, product demonstrations, digital brand experiences and new ways of communicating complex information.
For companies, the key question is no longer simply what virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) or extended reality can do technically. It is how these technologies can address real business needs, improve interactions and support new ways of working.
Financial services and insurance are particularly interesting areas for exploration. Immersive environments could offer new ways to explain complex products, facilitate advisory conversations, support employee education and enable collaboration across locations. They may also create opportunities to make abstract information more accessible and engaging.
For decision-makers and innovation teams, IMMERSIVE X provides a setting in which to discover emerging approaches, discuss practical applications and develop a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with immersive technologies.
At RATING EVIDENCE GmbH, we are interested in the ways technology can improve how information is presented, understood and used in complex business environments. Immersive experiences add another dimension to this discussion by making digital information and interaction more spatial, interactive and social.
Meet the people shaping the future of XR
IMMERSIVE X 2026 features an international selection of speakers from technology, business, research and the creative industries.
Among the presenters highlighted on the official festival website are:
- Philip Rosedale, Founder of Linden Lab, known for his role in the development of virtual worlds.
- Cortney Harding, CEO and Founder of Friends With Holograms.
- Karthic Subramanian, Principal Engineer at Walmart.
- Dr. Jürgen Michels, Chief Economist and Head of Research at BayernLB.
- Sebastian Klöß, Head of Markets & Technologies at Bitkom.
- Markus Herkersdorf, CEO of TriCAT.
- Caitlin Krause, Founder of MindWise Interactive and author.
- Alexandra Gerard, Co-director and Co-founder of UnitedXR Europe.
The program also features further voices from research, immersive technology, virtual-world development and digital innovation.
This diversity makes the festival relevant not only to XR specialists, but also to business professionals seeking to understand how immersive technologies are evolving and where they may deliver practical benefits.
Explore the official IMMERSIVE X 2026 program for further information about the speakers and sessions.
A virtual festival with flexible access
IMMERSIVE X takes place entirely in virtual worlds from November 10 to 12, 2026. Participants can join from anywhere, without travelling to a physical venue.
Participation is free of charge. A VR headset is recommended for the most immersive experience, but many sessions can also be accessed via desktop computers, tablets or smartphones. Selected sessions will be available via livestream, depending on the individual session’s access options.
To make the most of the festival, participants should review the program, check the access options for individual sessions and confirm their participation in advance.
Join IMMERSIVE X 2026
Whether you work in financial services, insurance, technology, consulting, marketing or corporate innovation, IMMERSIVE X offers an opportunity to explore how immersive technologies might influence the future of your industry.
The festival encourages participants to look beyond familiar digital formats, experience new possibilities and connect with people who are actively shaping the next generation of virtual experiences.
Save the dates: November 10–12, 2026.
Discover the festival, explore the program and confirm your participation through the official corporate invitation page:
IMMERSIVE X 2026 – Corporate Invitation and Registration
Join the global XR community and discover how immersive experiences can help businesses reclaim the future.
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