During this introductory session, experts will join us to tell us about their exciting work on Augmented Reality projects. We will cover the latest developments in Augmented Reality and the Metaverse. This session will inspire and excite students about this technology's potential and demonstrate how related technologies (AI, Machine Learning, sensors and data) can enhance an AR experience. We will also take students behind the scenes of Bloc Digital. This creative studio creates AR, VR and Mixed Reality applications, and they will explain the key differences between these technologies and the experiences they offer.

Industry experts will discuss the challenges of designing in Augmented Reality and the considerations for different hardware forms (phones, tablets, headsets). We will introduce design concepts, including mood boards, video/text, triggers and the considerations for interactions within Augmented Reality experiences, including gestures and controls. Our presenter will showcase software students can use to visualise their ideas and create wireframes for their AR applications. We will also speak to a UX/UI Designer about her role in creating AR experiences.

Our industry experts will talk about prototyping for Augmented Reality. What tools do they use? How do teams collaborate, and what are the roles and skills required during this phase? Our presenter will take students through a comprehensive demonstration of AR prototyping software, showing them how they can create their own AR application with working interactions, 2D/3D models, sound/music and more. We will also meet a 3D Modeller who will talk about his role in creating AR experiences.

During this live wrap-up session, our industry experts will be on hand to answer any questions that students have come up with during the programme, discuss careers and entry points, and share their next steps and top tips! We will also meet a Unity Developer who will talk about his role in writing code for AR experiences. We'll also showcase some additional projects to inspire students about the future of AR.