The Next Evolution event series (AWE Nite Chicago), is a not-for-profit event series dedicated to advancing education and advocacy for immersive technologies that is and always will be free to attend. Be a part of our journey and support the mission of providing high-quality programming free of charge to our Chicago-centric, global community.
The Next Evolution proudly showcases a monthly panel series, bringing together experts, thought pioneers, and innovators from the industry and the immersive technology forefront. Our hybrid events blend physical and virtual realms, featuring both in-person and remote panelists, with live streaming for audience engagement. Our objective is to foster networking and education by facilitating vibrant conversations on the adoption, influence, and potential use cases of immersive technologies.
The Next Evolution event series is a monthly panel, assembled of a group of experts, thought pioneers, and innovators both from the topic industry and those at the forefront of immersive technology. As a hybrid format, our events merge physical and virtual realms by featuring both in-person and remote panelists. The events are then streamed, inviting participation of questions from the audience on all three platforms. Our objective is to foster networking and education by facilitating vibrant conversations on adoption, influence, and potential use cases of immersive technologies. Our event format encompasses brief introductory presentations, dynamic panel discussions with audience participation, and interactive demonstrations.
To maintain The Next Evolution as a free and accessible resource for the public, we seek funding to:
Join us in the journey of fostering Chicago as a global hub for spatial computing with its powerhouse of industries and diverse workforce. Your support will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of immersive technology education and advocacy that is globally connected, Chicago first.
