Athena Demos is an award-winning producer, actress, writer, and the co-founder and CEO of Big Rock Creative. Athena has pioneered in the XR field, leading her company to multiple accolades, including the Producers Guild Award for Innovation and the Auggie Award for Best Societal Impact of 2022. Athena won the Trailblazer of the year award from XR Women. Forbes has recognized her work as ‘one of the best VR experiences we’ve seen all year.’ Athena joins us to share her journey from organizing major events like the LA Burning Man Decompression and President Obama’s Inaugural Ball in LA to producing transformative VR experiences like BRCvr, an official virtual Burning Man experience. She’ll also discuss her impactful projects like Breonna’s Garden and her vision for fostering creative collaboration in the metaverse.

Join us in our conversation with Athena Demos as we delve into the evolution of virtual reality and her pioneering work in the metaverse. Discover how these advancements are reshaping how we experience art, community, and human interaction. Welcome to a reimagined reality focused on accessibility and inclusiveness.

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