Meaningful XR 2025
đď¸May 22ndâ23rd, 2025 | UC Davis & VirtualÂ
đExplore the Future of Immersive Technology at Meaningful XRÂ
We are thrilled to invite you to Meaningful XR 2025, a conference dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR)âcollectively âXRâ. This event will showcase how XR technologies are shaping the future across industries, education, entertainment, and beyond.
Meaningful XR brings together a diverse community of researchers, educators, professionals, and students, all passionate about how XR can enhance human experiences and solve complex challenges. Whether youâre looking to network, learn from experts, or share your own insights, this is the place to be.
Join us on May 22â23, 2025 at the UC Davis International Center  and dive into cutting-edge discussions, presentations, and experiences that will push the boundaries of whatâs possible in XR.Â
Submissions are under review! đđđ
We received 60 submissions from 137 unique authors. Reviews are underway. We hope to announce decisions by April 1 and the hotel block shortly thereafter.
âKeynote Speakers
Katherine Isbister, Professor of Computational Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz, specializes in human-computer interaction and games research, focusing on emotion and social connection in digital experiences.
Mark Roman Miller, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Illinois Institute of Technology, studies virtual and augmented reality from the perspectives of communication, security, and data science.
Andrea Stevenson Won (Hybrid Keynote in VR), Associate Professor in Communication at Cornell University, focuses on how mediated experiences change peopleâs perceptions, especially in immersive media. Research areas include the clinical applications of virtual reality, and how nonverbal behavior as rendered in virtual environments affects collaboration and teamwork.Â
Anna Carolina Queiroz, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Miami, studies cognitive and affective implications of new media and technology in learning, attitude and behavior change. She was a postdoc at the Virtual Human Interaction Laboratory for four years prior to joining the UM faculty.Â
Oliver Kreylos, holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and currently serves a the virtual reality research specialist at the UC Davis DataLab: Data Science and Informatics. He has pioneered the development of augmented and virtual reality software for research, teaching, and outreach. Dr. Kreylos secured the UC Tech Awards Program Larry L. Sautter golden award for Innovation in Information Technology in 2024.   Â
đProposed Timeline
Submission Deadline: February 28 MARCH 5th, 2025
Decisions and Invitations: April 1, 2025
Early conference registration deadline: May 1, 2025Â
MXR Conference! May 22-23, 2025
Invited special issue re-submissions: August 16, 2025
Special issue final decisions: November 15th, 2025
đAttendance
Physical Location: UC Davis International Center - Multipurpose room - 463 California Ave #3140, Davis, CA 95616
Papers and proposals must be presented in person at the physical conference by at least one member of each submission team.Â
Hybrid: We will offer a VR-accessible hybrid option for remote attendance in paper presentations and social events. This will likely take place in VR Chat (accessible by VR headset, computer, and mobile phone)
Sponsoring Host
