Person using XR technology at SPIE AR | VR | MR event

See the future of XR

SPIE event focused on augmented, virtual, and mixed reality

Registration is open. The 2023 program is available.

Researchers and engineers, investors and entrepreneurs, customers and suppliers meet at SPIE AR | VR | MR to create the future of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality. This focus on hardware and enabled content, combined with visionary industry perspectives from technology leaders working in the largest AR-VR-MR companies, startups, and suppliers, make this event one to include on your calendar every year. Come and discover the hardware that will enable the metaverse.

Courses: 28–30 January, 2 February
Technical Conference: 30 January
Invited Talks: 31 January, 1 February
Exhibition: 31 January, 1 February

The Moscone Center West, San Francisco

#SPIEXR

Prepare for an exciting 2023 program.

Participate as a presenter or an attendee and discover the hardware that will enable the metaverse and augmented reality.

Hear the latest XR research from industry experts

Technical topics include:

Novel imaging systems and displays
Combiner optics and architectures
3D display techniques
Human perception and user experience in immersive displays
Optical sensors for depth mapping and tracking

In-person courses available in San Francisco

Take courses on a variety of important topics and make a valuable investment in your career

Instructor giving a course at SPIE conference

Co-located with SPIE Photonics West

New this year: access to the most important event for the photonics industry

Your conference registration for SPIE AR | VR | MR includes access to all the amazing Photonics West conferences, exhibitions, and industry sessions during the week. You will be able to choose from more than 4,500 presentations spanning LASE, OPTO, BiOS, and Quantum West, in addition to the focused activity at AR | VR | MR.

Join monthly webinars

Enjoy a variety of webinars, including monthly interviews by Bernard Kress and Christophe Peroz as they speak with the biggest names from XR companies. Register for upcoming sessions or watch past interviews.

Recap the AMA on Reddit

Did you miss the December AMA?

Lynx founder and CEO Stan Larroque participated in a live reddit Ask Me Anything on r/AR_MR_XR ahead of his invited talk at SPIE AR | VR | MR 2023. See what was asked (and answered!) about the new Lynx R-1, future HMD architecture, and the fascinating field of XR.