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…
Anne Le Hénanff, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, announced on 9 April 2026 at Laval Virtual 13 new laureates from the third wave of the “Innovative Technologies for Immersive Virtual Worlds” call for projects (France…
XR x AI: convergence is no longer a promise. The technological challenges, however, remain wide open.
22 May 2026
Summary of the first morning conference session of the 28th edition of Laval Virtual — “XR, AI, Technological Convergence & Trends” — Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The essentials: generative AI finally brings augmented reality the adaptive capability…

