Winner of the #ReVolution competition at the Laval Virtual Awards 2026, the WAVY haptic device, developed by CEA List, took home the prize awarded on 9 April at the Espace Mayenne. Held in Laval for 28 years, Europe’s largest XR event recognises the most promising XR…
Summary of the “Industrie & Défense” conference cycle, Thursday 9 April 2026
The essentials: XR is establishing itself as a strategic tool in both the industrial and military sectors. During the “Industrie & Défense” cycle at…
Summary “Succeeding at Alternative Training Through XR” conference track, April 9, 2026
After more than a decade of experimentation, XR has established itself as a credible learning tool, but immersion alone is no guarantee of knowledge retention.
Summary of the second conference cycle of the 28th edition of Laval Virtual “LBE, Media & Museums”, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The essentials: the immersive entertainment sector is moving beyond the proof-of-concept stage towards a structured industry. LBE…
On Thursday 9 April 2026, at the Espace Mayenne, the XR community gathered for the 28th Laval Virtual Awards ceremony. The verdict of an international jury of 70 experts on 300 entries from 30 countries (a record, up 15%) paints a striking picture of an XR industry that is…
They have no budget, no legal status, and yet they bring together hundreds of professionals, students and enthusiasts around a technology that is still struggling to find its place with the general public. Barbara Schiavi (Bordeaux XR), Thomas Boggini (Rennes XR) and Vincent…
