Bilawal Sidhu, an emerging tech enthusiast with experience at Google, discusses his background and work. He shares insights on embracing new platforms, using AI as an augmentation, regulating ethical AI, and the need for more headset install base for AR/VR adoption. Sidhu is excited about spatial computing enhanced by generative AI and envisions an all-in-one creative tool. He expresses gratitude towards colleagues, parents, and the audience.

Hugo Swart, Qualcomm engineer, discusses Qualcomm's work in XR and the metaverse. He explains their role as an ecosystem enabler and highlights perception technologies. Swart sees open standards and interoperability as crucial for the metaverse vision. He anticipates major advances in AR, VR, and MR hardware in the next few years. While sleek AR glasses are still years away, incremental improvements are expected in the near term.

Pixar CTO Steve May has spent 25 years in animation and visual effects, pioneering tools behind classics like Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, and Cars. In the 1990s, Pixar faced fundamental challenges in making 90-minute animated films. May helped develop new techniques like animated fur and realistic water. The pace of innovation was intense with unsolved problems.Now May spearheads cutting-edge pipelines using Universal Scene Description (USD), an open standard he co-created. He chairs the new Alliance for OpenUSD to evolve USD into a formal international standard. The goal is making USD the "common currency" for exchanging 3D content in the metaverse.  May aims to fuse technology and art. At Pixar, he ensures engineers and animators work closely together. While productions drive most development, May carves out time for long-term R&D like USD. He values sharing ideas, citing Pixar's culture of research and publishing.  On AI, May is excited about "artist in the loop" tools that accelerate creativity rather than replace artists. He believes storytelling in VR/AR is still early but sees huge potential for Pixar's immersive stories. Real-time tools are critical so artists get instant feedback. May wants graphics programs to blend computer science and the arts, as creativity arises from their intersection.====   Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information? Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.orgAnd make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse/ Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information?  Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org  And make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse  Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.  #BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse

Peggy Johnson, CEO of Magic Leap, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss her leadership journey, building an ecosystem, and augmented reality in the metaverse. Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information?  Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org  And make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse  Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.  #BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse

Yu Yuan, President of the IEEE Standards Association, dives into the vital role of standardization in the metaverse. He discusses IEEE’s history and its collaborative approach to shaping diverse digital landscapes. The conversation highlights the future of immersive technologies like AR and VR, the significance of persistent computing, and how blockchain integrates into digital asset management. Yuan also emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and open-source solutions for fostering a thriving metaverse community.

In this exciting episode of Building the Open Metaverse, Marc & Patrick talk to Stefano Corazza, Head of Roblox Studio and discuss the fascinating realms of 3D technology, the metaverse, machine learning, and the creative power of Roblox Studio. Discover the potential of these technologies and gain exclusive insights into the future of virtual experiences. ==== Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information? Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org And make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse/ Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together. #BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information?  Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org  And make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse  Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.  #BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse

Brian Karis, Engineering Fellow at Epic Games  ====Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.orgWant more information? Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.orgAnd make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse/Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.#BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information?  Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org  And make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse  Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.  #BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse

John Gaeta, inventor and Academy Award-winning designer, joins the podcast to discuss AI driven storytelling and interactive content.====Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.orgWant more information? Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.orgAnd make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse/Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.#BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information?  Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org  And make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse  Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.  #BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse

====Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.orgWant more information? Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.orgAnd make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse/Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.#BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information?  Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org  And make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse  Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.  #BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse

Dirk Lueth, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Upland, one of the largest blockchain-based metaverses, joins the podcast to discuss digital economics in the Metaverse.====Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.orgWant more information? Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.orgAnd make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse/Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.#BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information?  Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org  And make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates  https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse  Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.  #BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse