It's starting soon! VRDAYS Zurich will showcase all facets of virtual and augmented reality. Visitors can take part in various workshops, try out one of the cool simulators or marvel at VR projects from various Swiss developers. Demonstrations on the topic of "VR and AR" will take place on the show stage. National and international virtual reality artists will show what is possible with the new technology.
The first edition of VRDAYS will take place on 29 and 30 September 2018 in Hall 622 in Zurich Oerlikon. VRDAYS Zurich will showcase all facets of VR and AR (virtual reality and augmented reality). In addition to an exhibition, visitors will gain an insight into the development and research of VR projects and can try out various applications themselves. There will also be various Workshops for beginners and professionals.
Various simulators are available to try out. These include simulators with themes such as table football, skiing, paragliding and many more. Various exhibitors will also be presenting their projects. For example, the Swiss developers Sycoforge will be presenting their epic game "Arafinn". This includes a completely new version that has not yet been shown to the public.
Elaborate art installations, such as the multi-award-winning HanaHana by Mélodie Mousset, will also be on display.
Large battles take place in the Fusion Arena, where several players can compete against each other. If you want to be transported into the middle of a film, visit the VR cinema at WeAreCinema.
VR Stage amazes young and old
Various demonstrations will take place on the VR Stage. These will be visible to all visitors on the big screen. For example, the French-Russian VR artist Anna Zhilyaeva will be creating works of art in virtual space. Anna has already inspired a wide audience around the world with her artworks. Musician Melodiesinfonie will also be creating virtual sound artworks with Track Lab. Swiss artist Zoe Röllin will also show what is artistically possible with the VR drawing programme Tilt Brush. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try out and help create various unique VR experiences on stage together with VR experts. The VR Showstage programme covers all facets of VR.
Programme on the stage:
Saturday 29 September
11:00 Luid Trips - VR Experience / Sara Lisa Vogl, VR Nerds
12:30 Tilt Brush Performance / Zoe Röllin
14:00 Track Lab Performance / Melody Symphony
15:30 From 2D to 3D in minutes: Livmaker / Imverse
17:00 Tilt Brush Performance / Anna Zhilyaeva
18:00 Masterpiece VR Cooperation Session / Manu Weiss
Sunday 30 September
12:00 Building with blocks / Manu Weiss
13:00 NUN - VR Experience / Doris Isabel Brunschweiler, Chris Leisi, ZHDK
14:30 Tilt Brush Experience / Zoe Röllin
16:00 Track Lab Performance / Melody Symphony
17:00 Tilt Brush Performance / Anna Zhilyaeva
VRDAYS allows visitors to immerse themselves in the world of virtual reality for two days and forget about everything else.
The VRDAYS Zurich topics:
- Exhibition on the topics: Art, games, production, creation and development
- Workshops
- VR cinema
- Fusion Arena (Multiplayer Gaming Arena)
- Art installations
- National + international VR artists
- VR Lounge
- Gaming area
- Sound in VR
- VR simulators
Festival info:
Date: Saturday, 29 and Sunday, 30 September 2018
Venue: Hall 622, Zurich Oerlikon
Opening hours: Saturday 10.00 - 19.00 / Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
Admission price: 1 day CHF 19.- / 2 days CHF 25.-
Advance booking offices: Starticket and Ticketcorner
Partners: PlayStation, Blick, Ticketcorner, VRROOM.ch, Games.ch, World VR Forum, Zürich Tourism, Pro Helvetia
Organiser: MAAG Music & Arts AG
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