VWBPE 2025: TRANSITIONS

APRIL 3-5, 2025

VWBPE 2025: Get Ready!

Nov 17, 2024 | VWBPE News

Get ready! Very soon, our Call for Proposals will officially open, and we know you’ve been eagerly waiting for this moment. But hold on—there’s even more to look forward to! Let’s talk about some of what is new this year.

Previously, you had the options of these categories of proposals: Presentations, Immersive Experiences and Exhibits.

There are now four formats of presentations, which will be elaborated upon in the full Call for Proposals:

Presentation
Workshop
Roundtable
Demonstration

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This year, we’ve added two new proposal categories: Posters and Speed Builds.

You may recall that Posters were a format within the Presentations category. We’ve taken that and elevated it to a full-fledged category. The requirements are similar to the past, with some exciting enhancements that you will see in the full Call for Proposals. Posters are a great opportunity for you and/or students to share ideas asynchronously in a gallery setting (along with Exhibits, which are larger 3D build spaces). In addition to their poster, presenters are encouraged to provide a short video overview of their work to be shown at their poster booth venue. Handouts are encouraged.

Speed Builds add interesting and fun new challenges for sharing how you can leverage the potential of immersive 3D virtual environments to facilitate learning in new and engaging ways. Speed builds will be open to both teams and individuals. Be prepared to be challenged as this new proposal category will not be for the faint of heart. It will test your knowledge of design, pedagogy, time management, problem-solving, artistry, and creativity.

One other thing we’ve also changed is the tracks, which apply to all categories except Speed Build:

Best Practices (default)
Advocacy
Collaboration & Communication
Creativity and Innovation
Essential Accessibility
Research and Studies
Tools and Products

This is your chance to share and explore new and exciting ideas, with sessions designed around curriculum development, immersive virtual environments, and educational best practices. Plus, you won’t just be learning—you’ll be connecting with a global network of passionate professionals. Stay tuned, the excitement is just beginning!

Important Dates

01 DECEMBER 2024 – THINKERER AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN
15 FEBRUARY 2025 – SPONSORSHIPS CLOSE
3-5 APRIL 2025 – CONFERENCE

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