Venice VR Expanded
2020-09-02 - 2020-09-12 | Flughafen Tempelhof – Berlin
For the first time, Berlin film enthusiasts can take part in the renowned Venice Film Festival in their city – not on the red carpet or in the cinema, but in virtual reality.
A total of 44 virtual reality experiences made it into the selection this year – including 31 world premieres or international premieres. Under the new name “Venice VR Expanded” they are not only available online for the duration of the festival (2.-12.9.2020), but also travel to their audiences around the world:
Accompanying on-site exhibitions will take place in a total of 14 cities on 3 continents, where visitors will be able to experience the content up close with professional virtual reality glasses.
As the only German city, Berlin will also host “Venice VR Expanded”:
The Berlin exhibition will take place from September 2 to 12 in the buildings of the former Berlin Tempelhof Airport.

IBC 2020
2020-09-11 - 2020-09-15 | RAI, Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The IBC Future Zone brings together the very latest ideas, innovations and concept technologies from international industry and academia, and showcases them in a single specially-curated exhibition area within the IBC Exhibition.
International Broadcasting Convention, more commonly known by its initials IBC, is an annual trade show, held in September at the RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
2019, the Volucap was selected as one of the partners of the IBC Future Zone and received the What Caught My Eye at IBC award.

Nordic VR Forum 2020
2020-10-28 - 2020-10-30 | Hamar, Norway, Hamar, Norway
The overall topic of the conference is “immersive learning technologies” – specifically we focus on the four topics VR in Learning & Training, Storytelling, Health Care and Technical Development. The next-generation tools are already here. Now it’s time to start aligning learning strategy with business strategy and create value – today!

Infinity Festival
2020-11-07 - 2020-11-09 | GOYA STUDIOS, 1541 N Cahuenga Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
THE PREMIERE FESTIVAL FOR HOLLYWOOD & SILICON VALLEY
At Infinity Festival, the leading Silicon Valley innovators come together with Hollywood’s storytelling professionals to take over one city block in the heart of Hollywood to celebrate “Story Advanced by Technology!” This year’s event will focus on 4 Key Technologies: 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Immersive. Attendance at this exclusive event is limited.

mth - Mediatech Hub Conference
2020-11-11 - 2020-11-12 | fx.Center Babelsberg, fx.center, Quentin-Tarantino-Straße, Potsdam, Potsdam, 14482, Germany
MediaTech Hub Conference is the only B2B event on media technologies in Germany. Referring to every video- or audio-related technology and business in a digital world, MediaTech is rapidly changing the way we live and work. At MTH Conference we explore the potential, practices and challenges of MediaTech in the context of business and entertainment. We combine know-how from all industries so that our participants can use today’s media technologies to make their business future-proof.
More than ever before, the last few months have shown us what digital video and audio technologies have to offer for re-adjusting to a “new normal”. We are thus even more delighted that the MediaTech Hub Conference will take place this year on November 11-12 – and for the first time in a hybrid format!

Radical innovation - by entrepreneurial researchers and researching entrepreneurs
2020-12-10 | Germany, Berlin
Volucap presents at the radical innovation workshop of DIHK

The German economy maintains its position in global competition through “German engineering” as well as its distinct ability to innovate step by step. However, there is a backlog in the production and dissemination of disruptive innovations. As a rule, it is not possible to know in advance which innovations will have disruptive qualities. But if you don’t take the plunge, you can’t end up right at the top. And this is where the Agency for Jump Innovations (SprinD) comes in.
The DIHK (German Chamber of Industry and Commerce) has examined the companies’ views on the subject of radical disruptive innovation in more detail in a study and has held 70 discussions with highly innovative entrepreneurs for this purpose. The good news is that there is a highly innovative section of the SME sector that has already “jumped” several times without bringing this to the attention of the general public, while their global customers are well aware of it.
On December 10, 2020, from 15:00 – 17:00, we will not only present the results of the DIGITAL study, but also open a virtual stage to radically innovative “novelties” such as Nobel Prize winner Prof. Stefan Hell. We cordially invite you to attend! In-depth discussions are planned in two rounds of talks – among others with SprinD director Rafael Laguna de la Vera and Prof. Katharina Hölzle, member of the Expert Commission for Research and Innovation.

Stereopsia World Immersion Forum
2020-12-15 | Belgium, Brussels
Stereopsia is an international event dedicated to all forms of 3D / XR / AI. It features a series of top-notch conferences, panels with international experts, exhibition and demos, networking opportunities, and awards. This international event is organized in close collaboration with the Hollywood-based Advanced Imaging Society & VR Society and their EMEA Chapter, and it bestows their prestigious Lumiere Awards to exceptional 3D and 3D VR content makers.

CES® Is the Global Stage for Innovation
2021-01-11 - 2021-01-14 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Winchester, Nevada, U.S., NV, United States
CES® is the most influential tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector.
CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more.
It also includes a conference program where the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers address the industry’s most relevant issues.

Aurea Award 2021
2021-01-22 - 2021-01-23 | Europa-Park, Europa-Park-Straße 2, Rust, Baden-Württemberg, 77977, Germany
The AUREA conference & awards give creativity and innovation a stage in front of a worldwide audience of VR and AR enthusiasts – in the setting of one of the world’s leading theme parks and a pioneer in immersive tech and Location Based Entertainment (LBE) itself.
Besides showcasing the most exciting products and experiences, the conference also includes workshops and talks while leaving room for networking and enjoyment.
The AUREA Award is a global competition to identify excellence in AR & VR with a unique focus on entertainment. AUREA seeks to present products and services that not only deliver great experiences, but also demonstrate the great potential of this sector for the future of technology and entertainment.

MWC Shanghai
2021-02-22 - 2021-02-25 | Shanghai
GSMA has announced that MWC Shanghai 2021 will be the first large-scale hybrid event of its kind, ensuring that people worldwide can enjoy one of the most anticipated events in months, in-person or virtually. With the launch of My MWCS Online, a dedicated virtual portal that enables visitors and exhibitors to experience the event online, MWC Shanghai 2021 will set the new standard for international events this year while still showcasing Asia’s dynamic mobile industry. With keynote speakers from the GSMA, AMPT, AsiaInfo, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, Lenovo, Huawei, Nokia, Nreal, Verizon and ZTE, combined with a host of other thought leaders, MWCS is not to be missed.

Mediatech Talk - Digital Hub Initiative
2021-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Potsdam, Babelsberg, Germany
Volucap’s CEO Sven Bliedung is taking part in this techtalk with Barbara Stegmann, co-founder of Living Brain, Andrea Wickleder, hub manager of the MediaTech Hub Potsdam, and Karolin Hewelt, leader of the Hub Agency, to talk about media tech and the opportunities of virtual reality in industry and entertainment. The event can be followed live on Digital Hub Initiative’s Twitter channel (@dehubinitiative).

Laval Virtual Pro Days
2021-04-14 - 2021-04-16 | Laval Virtual Center, Rue Marie Curie, Changé, 53810, France
A major facilitator in VR/AR

The mission of Laval Virtual is to serve, inform and animate the community of users of VR/AR and immersive techniques in its BtoB uses through meeting and discussion platforms and information services.
In its 20 years of existence, Laval Virtual has established itself as key facilitator for organisations in the VR/AR sector. It brings together and animates a community of professionals throughout the year, for which it holds shows in Europe and Asia, conference programmes and provides various information services (technological watch, publications, workshop reports, etc.).

XR in Industry: The Use of Virtual & Mixed Reality in the Industry
2021-04-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Stuttgart, Germany
Virtual and augmented reality applications offer new perspectives for efficiency gains in industrial processes.
Originally developed by media and gaming pioneers, virtual and augmented reality applications also offer a wide range of opportunities for industry: virtual prototypes, machine simulations, digital twins for factory planning, immersive learning, remote maintenance, smart logistics and production… are not science fiction, but are already enabling horizons to be broadened and help industrial processes gain efficiency.
In this online event, the diverse possibilities of VR and AR applications will be shown, individual best-practice solutions will be presented and concrete questions or possible areas of application will be identified and discussed together with the participants. In a learning exchange, initial connections between technology providers and users will be encouraged.
Introduction: Prof. Christoph Runde, VDC Fellbach
Impulses by: Volucap (Sven Bliedung), HEC (Heiko Müller) and FoP Consult (Rico Schady)
You can register for this event for free at https://www.eventbrite.de/e/xr-in-industry-virtual-mixed-reality-anwendungen-im-industriellen-umfeld-tickets-146944469865?aff=partner

The Evolution of Live Communication
2021-04-29 | Berlin, Germany
The Evolution of Live Communication – Real, virtual and hybrid encounters in culture, events, TV & gaming
„Why experiencing has to be thought of differently and what will change for live communication”, „How the platform economy influences the design of events”. If topics like these interest you, this hybrid event will be perfect you. Join in as experts in XR, future technologies, event management and more discuss the evolution of live communication.
Sven Bliedung von der Heide (CEO at Volucap) will be part of a deep dive into mixed reality and live platforms at 02:45 p.m.
Find the full agenda here
Register for this event here

XR Week 2021
2021-05-17 - 2021-05-21 | VDC Fellbach, Germany
New Year – New Perspectives
Under the motto “New Year – New Perspectives”, this time we have turned the XR EXPO into an XR WEEK: from 17 to 21 May 2021, we cordially invite you once again to immerse yourself in a virtual XR world, to inform yourself online about the latest developments in the fields of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality, to exchange ideas, to network and to arrange personal appointments with interesting fellow participants. Experience live lectures, demos and discussions from a wide range of organisations! Visit the exhibiting companies and labs at their headquarters during their open days!

Agenda:
Panel Discussion – XR-Start-Ups (18 May, 05:00 p.m. – 06:00 p.m.)
Recently many acquisitions have changed the XR market. Within this dynamic environment startups are seeking for funding and technology partnerships, whereas corporates and investors are trying to find the most innovative and scaleable startups.
This panel discussion will adress the key issues for the dynamic XR startup ecosystem. Which programs and platforms do exist and for whom are they relevant? Which challenges are corporates, investors and startups faced with and how can they be tackled?
Our panel participants will share their experience and expertise, and will discuss topics like startup funding or innovation scouting.
Jorian Bos | Senior Enterprise Innovation Consultant at EIT Digital
Patrick Schreiber | Senior Innovation Manager at Deutsche Telekom
Olaf Joeressen | Senior Investment Manager at High-Tech Gründerfonds
Max Noelle | CEO & Founder at WeAre GmbH
Sven Bliedung von der Heide | CEO at Volucap GmbH

Register now!
Find out more!

VFX Talk - Volumetric Video
2021-05-26 20:00 - 22:00 | SAE Institute, Zürich, Switzerland
In regularly recurring events, the SAE Institute Zürich invites experts in VFX and animation to showcase their expertise.
Together with John von Ascheraden, Sven Bliedung von der Heide (CEO of Volucap) will talk about his experiences in VFX and share his knowledge of future technologies like the cutting-edge volumetric video studio at Volucap.
The online event is hosted by SAE Institute Zürich and offers students as well as enthusiasts interesting insights into the world of professional volumetric production.
Register for free!

Berlinale
2021-06-01 - 2021-06-30 | Berlin, Germany
Berlinale 2021 will be a festival in two stages.
The industry platforms will kick off the 71st Berlinale in March with online offerings. In June, there will be a summer event with numerous film screenings for public audiences – in cinemas as well as open air.
The Berlinale is a unique place of artistic exploration and entertainment. It is one of the largest public film festivals in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe each year. For the film industry and the media, the eleven days in February are also one of the most important events in the annual calendar and an indispensable trading forum.
The Berlin International Film Festival enjoys an eventful history. The festival was created for the Berlin public in 1951, at the beginning of the Cold War, as a “showcase of the free world”. Shaped by the turbulent post-war period and the unique situation of a divided city, the Berlinale has developed into a place of intercultural exchange and a platform for the critical cinematic exploration of social issues. To this day it is considered the most political of all the major film festivals.
The Berlinale brings the big stars of international cinema to Berlin and discovers new talents. It accompanies filmmakers of all disciplines on their paths into the spotlight and supports careers, projects, dreams and visions.

Click & Connect
2021-06-02 | Virtual
The Digital Hub Initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy invites you to the virtual conference Click & Connect. The one-day conference brings together the entire ecosystem of the initiative as well as interested parties from the start-up scene, digital economy, science and politics. You can expect insights into the best cases of the initiative, exciting keynotes by renowned experts and the opportunity to participate in innovation workshops.
At 10:25 a.m., as a member of the MediaTech Hub Potsdam, Sven Bliedung von der Heide (CEO at Volucap) conducts a best practice session about the “Evolution of Volumetric Capture”, talking about what possibilities the technology of volumetric capture is creating for media and industry now and in the future.
Click here to find more information and to register for the online event for free!

Tribeca Film Festival
2021-06-09 - 2021-06-20 | New York, U.S, United States
Tribeca is thrilled to announce that the 20th-anniversary edition of Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, will take place in New York City from June 9 through June 20, 2021 — new dates to ensure the Festival moves forward in the safest environment.
For two decades, Tribeca has showcased storytellers from around the world who’ve used art to inspire positive change, plus introduced audiences to new forms of storytelling. The Festival was established in the aftermath of 9/11 in an effort to bring people together through the arts and send a signal of resiliency to the world. Tribeca looks forward to bringing the community together once again to celebrate emerging and established voices; discover award-winning filmmakers and creators; and enjoy innovative experiences.

Filmfest München
2021-06-24 - 2021-07-03 | Munic, Germany, Germany
FILMFEST MÜNCHEN was established in 1983. FILMFEST MÜNCHEN is a principal summer film festival with over 80,000 admissions every year.

Over 2,000 film industry professionals from around the world and over 500 members of the press are accredited annually. FILMFEST MÜNCHEN screens over 200 feature films, documentaries and TV movies each year.

Filmfest München is one of europe`s most significant film festivals.
Every summer the red carpet is rolled out for stars from around the globe – but the focus is always on the movies.
The diversity of the medium in all of its facets is what attracts both filmmakers and fans.

Siggraph 2021
2021-08-01 - 2021-08-05 | Los Angeles Convention Center
ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM, and SIGGRAPH 2021 is the premier conference for computer graphics and interactive techniques worldwide.
SIGGRAPH is celebrating 48 years of advancements in computer graphics and interactive techniques. As an exchange of knowledge, a source of entertainment, and an opportunity for recognition, SIGGRAPH 2021 continues to serve our community as a place to proudly share passions and celebrate contributions.

IBC 2021
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-14 | RAI, Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
IBC is the world’s most influential media, entertainment and technology show. Six leading international bodies are the partners behind IBC, representing both exhibitors and visitors.In 2019 IBC attracted more than 56,000 attendees from 150 countries around the world, exhibiting more than 1,700 of the world’s key technology suppliers and showcasing a debate-leading conference.

Places VR
2021-09-16 - 2021-09-18 | Gelsenkirchen, Bochumer Str. 108, 45886 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Visit us at the Places VR Festival in Gellsinkirchen.
Gelsenkirchen became a place of innovations for 3 days. With a Volucap pop-up store in the city center, new technologies such as Mixed Reality were made tangible as part of the Places VR Festival.
Volucap presented new technlogies like Tagesschau 2025 over 3 days in the popup store.With its technology, Volucap has already completely digitized the Tagesthemen. Here you can see what it looks like when newscasters are standing directly in the living room instead of on the TV screen in the studio.
Visit us at Atelier 109, Bochumer Str. 108 45886 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

NAB Show
2021-10-09 - 2021-10-13 | Las Vegas, NV, United States
ONE DESTINATION, COUNTLESS PATHS.
NAB Show® is an unrivaled source.
For content professionals from all corners of the media, entertainment and technology ecosystem. For those seeking to create superior audio and visual experiences. For those striving to drive listeners and viewers in larger numbers for greater reach.
No matter where you fall on the content continuum—from creation to distribution, management to monetization—you’ll find a renewed path to clarity and confidence that takes your work in bold new directions.

MediaTech Hub Conference
2021-11-10 - 2021-11-11 | Potsdam, Babelsberg, Germany
On November 10 and 11, 2021, we invite you to the famous Studio Babelsberg, where the MediaTech Hub Conference will once again take place LIVE on site. More than 35 themed sessions, keynotes and workshops with over 60 international speakers await you – as well as excellent networking opportunities in an extraordinary ambience in the “Hollywood of Europe”.
You can find the entire program for #mthcon2021 online starting today. We will present the latest use cases and innovations in media technologies: Production Workflows, Virtual Production and Distribution for Film/TV/VoD as well as Artificial Intelligence, Green Energy, Learning and Future Industries.
Media technologies are your daily business? Then our conference is for you. Join a vibrant community of tech executives, decision makers, innovation managers, founders and creatives!

Hamburg Open 2022
2022-01-19 - 2022-01-20 | Congress Center Hamburg
Since 2009, the HAMBURG OPEN with its mix of networking event, expo and lecture program has been an important orientation point for technology and creative professionals in the broadcast and media technology industry. For two days, professional users and purchasing managers have the opportunity to experience new products and pioneering technology live.
Title: The Evolution of Volumetric CaptureSpeaker: Sven Bliedung (CEO), VolucapTime: 19. and 20.01.21 from 13:00 – 13:30 each

Aurea Award Conference
2022-01-21 - 2022-01-22 | Online Event
The leading European Conference and Award in immersive entertainment.

This 2 days unique hybrid event bringing together the most innovative creatives and thought-leaders in immersive technology: showcasing the newest tech in AR, VR, XR and immersive entertainment, serving as a forum for building personal connections.

AUREA Award will take place in an online and virtual format, having Europa Park, Europe’s largest amusement park, as a recording studio and organising partner of the event.
The 4th online and virtual edition of AUREA Award will happen on January 21-22cd, 2022.
At the Conference and Award ceremony, creativity and innovation take center stage for a global audience of VR & AR enthusiasts, professionals and experts, with one of the world’s leading theme parks – and an immersive tech and Location Based Entertainment (LBE) pioneer in its own right – as the backdrop.
In addition to showcasing the most exciting products and experiences, the conference features workshops and talks, as well as plenty of opportunities to connect with others. Here’s what you’ll be able to experience:

Discussion panels spanning between real and virtual worlds
Personal Networking in online and VR environment
Pitching of selected finalists of their innovative products to the star jury where you can also place your questions,
Live electronic music performance by Ain The Machine
and much more

To explore the complete program, click here, or check here below.
AUREA Award is powered by Europea-Park, iconomy and betahausX.

SXSW 2022
2022-03-11 - 2022-03-20 | Austin, Texas, Austin Convention Center, TX
CONNECTING TO LIVING HISTORY WITH VOLUMETRIC VIDEO

The mid 19th century saw the introduction of photography as witness to history. Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War are approachable to us in the 21st century in many ways due to the use of the camera as witness. As we move forward, spatial computing offers a similar inflection point, and volumetric capture offers a way of connecting to the people who make history in ways that are entirely novel. This panel discusses their experience with capturing legacy, and where they think the future lies.

SXSW 2022 Shedule

Matrix Resurrections – Next Level Bullet Time

With their groundbreaking cyberpunk milestone “The Matrix”, the Wachowskis catapulted the sci-fi genre into the new millennium and revolutionized the use of digital effects in Hollywood blockbusters. Volucap has developed novel volumetric capture solutions capable of capturing cinema-quality three dimensional images of actors and environments with movement (volumetric video). For Matrix Resurrections, Volucap has developed a wide range of different volumetric recording systems, from portable handheld solutions to the world’s first underwater volumetric studio. Sven Bliedung von der Heide gives an insight into the production, in which he was involved for 2 years

Mar 13, 2022 / 14:30 – 15:30pm CDT / Austin Convention Center / Room 17AB

Connecting to Living History with Volumetric Video

The mid 19th century saw the introduction of photography as witness to history. Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War are approachable to us in the 21st century in many ways due to the use of the camera as witness. As we move forward, spatial computing offers a similar inflection point, and volumetric capture offers a way of connecting to the people who make history in ways that are entirely novel. This panel discusses their experience with capturing legacy, and where they think the future lies.

Mar 16, 2022 / 11:30 – 12:30pm CDT / Austin Marriott Downtown / Waller Ballroom

German Pavilion

SXSW in Austin/Texas focuses on the digital economy and the music, film and interactive media industries, which are continuously being transformed by digitalization. There are a variety of workshops and seminars, as well as a wide-ranging entertainment program. The Digital Hub Initiative will represent the German start-up scene as part of the German Pavilion in 2022 and will be present at the Creative Industries Expo from March 13-16.

Game Developers Converence
2022-03-21 - 2022-03-25 | San Francisco, CA
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) brings the game development community together to exchange ideas, solve problems, and shape the future of the industry across five days of education, inspiration, and networking. Attendees include programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, and business leaders. Some key features of GDC include:
The market-defining conference has a comprehensive selection of lectures, panels, and roundtable discussions.
The GDC Expo showcases the latest game development tools and services from leading technology companies such as Amazon, Epic, Google, Intel, Nvidia, Oculus, and Sony.
Dedicated community spaces where GDC attendees can take a break from all of the learning to relax and meet new people in themed areas for playable indie games, retro games, alternative controllers, and more.
Volucap will be on site!

FMX 2022 Changing the Game
2022-05-03 - 2022-05-06 | Stuttgart, Germany
FMX 2022 – Back in Stuttgart!

This upcoming 26th edition of FMX will be a hybrid conference, combining the best of both the virtual and the real world: Join us on May 3-5, 2022 on site and on May 6 online to explore the best of animation, effects, immersive and interactive media!
