JESSICA
MANINS

Co-CEO, Co-Founder
BEYOND

 

About JESSICA

Jessica is on a mission to make the virtual worlds more social, inclusive, and fun. She established the NZ VR/AR Association, co-founded an R&D lab for spatial computing innovators and was a Wellingtonian of The Year science and technology finalist for her VR therapy work.  Her talented team at Beyond creates immersive virtual worlds designed for inclusivity and joy. They have recently made a new game for the Apple Vision Pro and are working on several other XR titles.

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About my talk

The Gift of Games

Dive into the immersive world of games and discover the impact they have on fostering collaboration and problem-solving within teams, strengthening bonds among families, and building lifelong friendships. Learn about the process that goes into game development, as well as the compelling reasons why embracing playfulness is essential in both our work and home lives.