UALR's Emerging Analytics Center presents Virtual Reality Open House April 7-8, 2017 Featuring Virtual and Augmented Technologies Entitled “Discover Virtual Reality 2017: A Virtual Wonderland”

  LITTLE ROCK, AR - 03/29/2017 (PRESS RELEASE JET)

The Emerging Analytics Center (EAC) at the University of Little Rock (UA-Little Rock) will host a two-day Open House event April 7-8, 2017. Attendees will experience the intriguing dynamics of virtual and augmented reality as it affects our daily lives from engineering environments, educational training and new business opportunities.

During the program, some of the latest applications will be demonstrated on latest tech-to-market devices such as the Oculus Rift and the HTC VIVE virtual reality viewers as the attendees move through an action-packed series of involved programs that place the viewer in a totally immersed world.

Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, Director of the EAC said, “Whether you are a professional seeking new strategies to enhance your business or a parent wanting to expose your children to this technology that is arriving fast in Arkansas and the nation, this is your big event for the year.”

“The event is free with presentations starting every hour from 10:am to 5:pm Friday and Saturday for the busy professional or interested party, said Dr. Cruz. “We want to make sure every participant walks away with the knowledge of how these changes will improve and affect their everyday experiences,” she added.

Tickets are free and can be reserved at: http://discovervirtualreality2017.evenbrite.com.

The EAC is home to an energetic group of award-winning faculty, staff and students that pioneered some of the market-ready applications for every day portable technologies like smart phones and tablets.