AWE Asia marked its 9th annual conference with a spectacular event held in Singapore on August 30th and 31st, 2023. The conference featured a stellar lineup of more than 80 industry-leading keynote speakers and showcased over 60 exhibitions of groundbreaking Chinese XR projects and companies. Organized locally by Sunrise International, this year's conference attracted thousands of in-person attendees and an impressive 160,000+ viewers over livestream, shining a global spotlight on the significant contributions of Asian firms to the XR landscape.

Keynote sessions commenced each day, with highlights including Dr. Mark Billinghurst's presentation on empathic tele-existence and Alvin Wang Graylin's take on the metaverse's societal risks and unifying potential. IEEE Standards Association President Yu Yuan discussed AI-metaverse synergies, while Ikhwan Cho and Terry Schussler unveiled the global launch of ifland, a metaverse platform. Content sessions spanned three stages, with speakers like venture capitalist Tipatat Chennavasi sharing startup success insights in the XR-centric world. Dr. Yujia Gao explored holomedicine's role as the next-gen integrated medical platform. Panel discussions showcased unique partnerships and ecosystems. One focused on AI-enhanced immersive education, featuring experts from Meta, Zoe Immersive, IMD, and Unity Technologies. Another gathered OEMs, investors, and developer platforms to discuss enriching the XR ecosystem in Asia.

The expo hall buzzed with dynamic XR technology developments, from AI tools to hardware solutions and software applications. Exhibitors like XPANCEO, Dispelix, Immersal, Niantic, and the K-Metaverse pavilion, sponsored by NIPA, showcased innovative solutions.

AWE Asia 2023 was a resounding success, bridging the gap between realities and propelling the XR industry into a future filled with innovation, collaboration, and boundless possibilities. Stay tuned for more exciting developments and join us in shaping the future of XR technology!