09/03/2025 – About the Topic
Immersive technologies are redefining the landscape of medical training, diagnosis, and treatment, making them one of the most transformative tools in health care today. From virtual surgical simulations to real-time intraoperative imaging, immersive technologies are equipping medical professionals with tools to enhance accuracy and patient outcomes while reducing risk. Medical schools increasingly rely on these technologies to provide students with hands-on practice in a risk-free environment, replicating emergency situations and intricate procedures with precision. Virtual models of patients are helping doctors personalize care plans, while haptic-enabled VR systems simulate the physical resistance of human tissue, refining both technique and bedside skills.
Beyond education and surgical prep, immersive tech is also improving everyday patient care and accessibility. VR tools are being used for pain management, physical rehabilitation, and mental health support, with studies showing significant reductions in perceived pain during chemotherapy or wound care when patients are placed in calming virtual environments. Wearable health monitors and connected fitness systems are enabling patients – especially those in rural or mobility-restricted settings – to access therapeutic and diagnostic services from home. Meanwhile, AR headsets assist surgeons in real time by overlaying critical imaging data directly onto patients, reducing the need to look away during complex procedures. As VR & AR technologies continue to integrate with AI and telehealth infrastructure, they promise a more connected, efficient, and human-centered healthcare system – one where traditional barriers like geography, professional development voids, and time constraints no longer limit access to high-quality care
Join us September 3rd at 2112 Chicago at 6pm to learn more about The Next Evolution of Medical Technologies.
Panel Members
What’s the Format
Times in Central Daylight Time (CDT)
5:30-8:30pm for the In-Person Program
6:00-8:00pm in Virbela for the Virtual Program
5:30-6:15pm – Networking & Technology Demonstrations
6:15-6:30pm – Introductions & Welcome
6:30-7:10pm – Panelist Presentations
7:10-7:45pm – Panel Discussion with Q&A
7:45-8:30pm – Networking & Technology Demonstrations
We will start with informal networking, then host a panel discussion to answer audience questions, and we end with more networking. We keep it simple and informal – this meetup is about you, our members, and not just a soap box for the host, presenters, or our sponsors. Come and get your questions answered, take your next step in Immersive Technology.
Attending The Next Evolution
Attending in-Person
2112 | 4245 N Knox Ave
conveniently located off Interstate 90/94, one (1) block from the CTA Montrose Blue Line stop as well as the Metra Mayfair stop.
Watching the Live Stream
Primary Live Stream | www.youtube.com/@AWEXR/streams
People can join by watching the scheduled live stream where we will field questions from!
Attending Virtually
FRAME
Framevr.io/the-next-evolution-awe-nite-chicago
We encourage folks to join us in the virtual environment by simply clicking the link above.
The Frame virtual environment resembles a physical space, so you will be able to talk with other attendees prior to the start of the presentations. We suggest that you arrive no later than 6:00pm and we will get started promptly at 6:15. Please try to get familiar with the technology prior to the meetup, as we will be unable to provide support during the event. Share your camera or simply be a unique avatar or a robot!
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