Highlights, Winners & Future of Immersive Technologies

The Award showcased groundbreaking innovations and unforgettable moments. Together with project manager Marcus Ernst, we discuss the event’s highlights, inspiring winning projects, and the future of immersive technologies. We also take a look at emerging trends and exciting developments for the next AUREA Award.

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The final day of the AUREA Award 2025 was packed with exciting panels, inspiring discussions, and a fantastic brunch to wrap up this incredible event.

In this episode, we sit down with Moritz Simon Geist, Kathleen Cohen, and Emily Olman, who share their personal highlights and key takeaways from this year’s edition.

But the AUREA conversation isn’t over yet! Next week, we’ll be back with a special recap episode featuring Marcus Ernst, where we reflect on the event and take a look at what’s next for the AUREA Awards.

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Insights from Christina Lee Storm at the AUREA Award 2025.

On the third day of the AUREA Award 2025, we look back on exciting panels and inspiring talks.

One of the standout speakers was Christina Lee Storm, an acclaimed film producer and expert in technological innovation in the entertainment industry. Known for her work on award-winning projects like "The Revenant" and her expertise in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), she brings a unique perspective on the future of storytelling.

In this episode, Christina shares her most memorable experiences at this year’s event, key takeaways from three days of innovation, and which technological advancements she believes will shape the years to come.

Join us for an inspiring episode filled with highlights, visions, and fascinating perspectives!

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The virtual worlds museum from Arrival.Space is a virtual museum that shows the history of the digital world where you can explore the programs and the development of fascinating technologies. It holds a global platform for the next generations to come, thus it promotes the appreciation for the many possibilities and the scope that the metaverse has.

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Virtual Worlds Museum von Arrival.Space is a finalist at the AUREA Award 2025. Right after their pitch on the AUREA Award stage, they were at the microphone with Manuel and Lisa to share their idea. More information about the AUREA Award aurea-award.com

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Skybox AI by Blockade Labs is an intuitive tool from Indianapolis that allows users to create 360° virtual worlds through text inputs. In seconds, 8K environments can be designed and customized, making it ideal for gaming, education, and virtual simulations. The tool enables the creation of skyboxes, HDRI lighting, and 3D world meshes, supporting fast prototyping and seamless integration into existing projects.

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Skybox AI Blockade Labs is a finalist at the AUREA Award 2025. Right after their pitch on the AUREA Award stage, they were at the microphone with Manuel and Lisa to share their idea. More information about the AUREA Award aurea-award.com

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Skatrix Pro by Reality Crisis is a mixed-reality skateboarding experience from Helsinki, curated by Rodney Mullen. It offers cross-platform gameplay compatible with both Vision Pro and smartphones. The project invites users to reinterpret the world through the lens of skateboarding, promoting creativity and movement.

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Skatrix Pro by Reality Crisis  is a finalist at the AUREA Award 2025. Right after their pitch on the AUREA Award stage, they were at the microphone with Manuel and Lisa to share their idea. More information about the AUREA Award aurea-award.com

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ReCollection is an AI-driven art installation from the U.S. that reassembles fragmented memories through text-to-image technology, creating visual memories from the spoken words of participants. The project explores the fleeting nature of memories and the ability of AI to reinterpret personal stories. It serves as an inspiration for innovative, personalized experiences that creatively preserve and present the individual stories and memories of participants.

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ReCollection is a finalist at the AUREA Award 2025. Right after their pitch on the AUREA Award stage, they were at the microphone with Manuel and Lisa to share their idea. More information about the AUREA Award aurea-award.com

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Nocturnal Fugue is an innovative U.S. project that uses the EchoVision mask to let users experience life as a bat through echolocation and explore digital recreations of bat habitats. It fosters empathy and curiosity by presenting the world through a different sensory lens and serves as inspiration for nature-based experiences.

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Nocturnal Fugue is a finalist at the AUREA Award 2025. Right after their pitch on the AUREA Award stage, they were at the microphone with Manuel and Lisa to share their idea. More information about the AUREA Award aurea-award.com

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TRIPP from the USA presents Kōkua AI, an innovative AI wellness coach that delivers personalized mental health solutions across all TRIPP apps. Through customized meditations, sleep stories and conversations, Kōkua AI becomes a virtual companion that increases well-being and could offer exciting expansion possibilities.

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Kōkua AI by TRIPP is a finalist at the AUREA Award 2025. Right after their pitch on the AUREA Award stage, they were at the microphone with Manuel and Lisa to share their idea. More information about the AUREA Award aurea-award.com

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3lbXR from the USA offers GroKit Core, a powerful spatial computing platform that simplifies the creation of XR apps thanks to low-code development tools. With cross-platform compatibility and pre-built logic components, it accelerates the development and delivery of XR experiences.

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GroKit Core by 3lbXR is a finalist at the AUREA Award 2025. Right after their pitch on the AUREA Award stage, they were at the microphone with Manuel and Lisa to share their idea. More information about the AUREA Award aurea-award.com

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