Future Forward: AI, Blockchain, and Building Tomorrow’s Community with Julie Smithson

Join us as Julie Smithson, co-founder of Metavrse and XR Women, shares her journey in immersive technology and the vital role of community and education in the XR space. 

Key Takeaways

• Julie Smithson's journey in immersive technology began with creating touchscreen technology for the music industry.
• She co-founded Metavrse, a 3D game engine for the Spatial Web, and is passionate about inspiring and educating the next generation.
• Julie emphasizes the importance of community and the role of XR Women in bringing people together from around the world.
• She discusses the impact of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain on society and the need for humans to adapt and build the right skill sets.
• Julie introduces the Unlimited Awesome Academy, a program focused on mental wellness and skill development for the digital age. Collaboration and community are key in the immersive technology industry.
• Immersive training can significantly reduce training time and costs.
• Retail experiences can be enhanced through immersive technology, such as gamified scavenger hunts.

Follow Julie on Linkedin, and learn more about the XR Women meetups in immersive environments each Wednesday. Thank you for listening to Coffey & Code!

EPISODE CREDITS:

Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.

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Introduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey

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