From Cultural Heritage to Partying in the MetaVerse

When ISIS destroyed his childhood memories of Palmyra, he used mixed reality to bring the ancient city back to life.

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Creating corporate events and parties in the metaverse

Examples from Deutsche Bank and Teams Nation show how AltspaceVR can be used for virtual corporate celebrations and conference afterparties.

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A personal journey from refugee to tech community leader

The speaker shares his path from arriving in Germany as a refugee to finding his passion in tech through ReDI School, hackathons, and community contributions.

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Understanding the mixed reality spectrum from AR to VR

A clear explanation of the differences between augmented reality (overlaying digital content), virtual reality (full immersion), and mixed reality (integrating digital content).

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The history and tragic destruction of ancient Palmyra

The ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, a 4000-year-old cultural heritage site, was systematically destroyed by ISIS in 2015.

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Preserving cultural heritage with mixed reality technology

The project concept involves using HoloLens 2 to digitally reconstruct and visualize destroyed historical sites like Palmyra for educational and awareness purposes.

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Live HoloLens 2 demo of the Palmyra reconstruction project

A live demonstration showcases interactive 3D models of Palmyra's monuments, allowing users to reassemble sculptures and explore the site before its destruction.

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A call to action to keep history and culture alive

Technology can help preserve history and culture, ensuring that even when physical monuments are destroyed, their stories and significance are not lost.