NYVR
NYVR is NYC's first and only organization dedicated to building an ecosystem to foster the growth and development of virtual reality technology. NYVR hosts monthly meetings featuring some of the most exciting VR technologies, start ups and thought leaders. NYVR provides a venue for VR start-ups to user test their products, publicize their work and connect with potential customers and investors.
In just over one year of operation, NYVR has become one of the largest and most active organizations of its kind in the world. NYVR was founded by Eric Greenbaum, a neuroscientist, patent attorney and VR developer in December 2013.
NYC Media Lab
NYC Media Lab connects technologists in digital media and technology companies with bright minds in New York City’s universities in order to drive innovation and talent development. The Lab is a partnership between the City of New York, its institutions of higher education, and the digital media and technology industry. NYC Media Lab hosts events and seeds projects to foster collaboration across a range of disciplines core to the future of media. More is at www.nycmedialab.org.
NYC Media Lab Annual Summit
NYC Media Lab's Annual Summit is your crash course in the best thinking, projects, and talent in digital media and communications across the City's universities.
September 25, 2015, 9:00am - 5:00pm
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012
From hands-on workshops to the City's only pan-university demo showcase, this is your opportunity to explore a wide range of prototype technologies, applications, and research projects. Come meet the next generation of talented designers, engineers, and makers that will continue to make New York City the media capital of the world.
Register at https://nycmedialabsummit.splashthat.com
Littlstar
Littlstar is the leading platform dedicated exclusively to virtual reality, 360 video, and immersive content. Littlstar delivers a multi-platform solution for content owners and brands to distribute 360 and VR content, and provides consumers with a place to discover and share the best in immersive media. Highlights include: a team of repeat entrepreneurs with successful exits including backgrounds at Spotify and Appnexus; advisors from YouTube, MLB Advanced Media, Saatchi & Saatchi; top brands like Volvo, DKNY, BBC, Mercedes, RedBull, BMX; and, a pipeline of content deals with the biggest brands and content owners in the world.
Littlstar has forged partnerships with leading 360 cameras and VR headsets and over 500 of the world's top producers of 360/VR content. The platform is the most widely supported across iOS, Android, Web, Mobile Web, Oculus Rift, the GearVR, and more coming soon. API and mobile SDKs are available for content owners and brands to build unique experiences on Littlstar. In addition, Littlstar has created a new set of data analytics, which captures data in 360 video and VR and demands a new way of thinking. More at littlstar.com.
Samsung Studio
Located in SoHo, one of New York City’s most vibrant neighborhoods, the Samsung Studio is a multi-level interactive space featuring Samsung’s latest portfolio of devices.
From exclusive events and workshops to device sales and an in-store service team, the Studio offers an unmatched experience. With new and exciting products launching all the time, the Next Big Thing is in SoHo.
