VIC Newsletter November 2025 - February 2026

Please see below the VIC Newsletter for November 2025 - February 2026

VIC Newsletter November 2025 February 2026

Gamification & Serious Games in the Metaverse

Playful Virtual Environments are a reality. We present a focused webinar on how gamification, game design, and serious games can transform social XR spaces and metaverses into engaging, inclusive, and meaningful experiences. The session explores how to choose the right representation styles, interaction models, and game mechanics to align technology, audience needs, and project goals. Discover how motivational design, storytelling, and Positive Psychology shape user behaviour, participation, and emotional connection in immersive environments.

VIC Event "Designing the Future: AI, Robotics, and Immersive Technologies"

A VIC event “Designing the Future: AI, Robotics, and Immersive Technologies” took place at UNINT as a part of National STEM Week.

On the occasion of National STEM Week, the Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – UNINT was pleased to host the event “Designing the Future: AI, Robotics, and Immersive Technologies,” which took place on February 11. The event was part of the VIC project and was organized by the UNINT working group on virtual and augmented reality (REAL).

Designing the Future: AI, Robotics, and Immersive Technologies

On the occasion of National STEM Week, the Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – UNINT is pleased to host the event “Designing the Future: AI, Robotics, and Immersive Technologies,” taking place on February 11 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The event is part of the VIC project and is organized by the UNINT working group on virtual and augmented reality (REAL).

Held in person at the University and also available via live streaming, the meeting will explore emerging technologies and their growing impact on education, inclusion, and society. Through institutional contributions, scientific presentations, and live demonstrations of social robotics and immersive tools, the event will highlight the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, XR, and innovative educational models, with special attention to Women in Tech and the future of STEM skills.

Open Day - VIC Master's Degree

Computer Engineering for Immersive Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (LM-32)

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Open Day of the Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – UNINT successfully took place, offering prospective students the chance to explore the VIC Master’s Degree:

Computer Engineering for Immersive Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (LM-32) starting during 2026/2027 academic year. Participants were able to attend both in person and via live streaming, with the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers even remotely.

VIC Newsletter June - October 2025

Please see below the VIC Newsletter for June - October 2025

VIC Newsletter June October 2025

VIC Conference 2025

We are proud to share that over 200 people attended the VIC 2025 Conference in Lisbon on 29 October.

VIC Conference 2025 Goals

“Over the next four years, VIC will train more than 600 participants, with at least 60% coming from non-ICT fields such as healthcare, education, architecture, culture, and design", said Professor Gisela Canelhas at the VIC 2025 Conference on 29 October in Lisbon.

VIC Conference 2025 Materials

Please find below materials for the VIC 2025 Press Conference on 30 October.

1. Press Conference Schedule

2. Media Advisory

Virtual Innovation Consortium to collaborate with XRLAB – Palo Alto Barcelona

Dr. Òscar Garcia-Pañella, ENTI-UB, part of VIC, held a stakeholders’ meeting with the recently opened XRLAB in Palo Alto, Barcelona on 26 September.

Presentation at AI&Me Conference

The VIC Project was presented at AI&Me: Living with AI, Robots & Metaverse, an experiential conference organized by UNINT – Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – during Rome Future Week.

Interview Bloomberg TV

We’re excited to share the interview of Dr. Maria Mateeva Kazakova (RAS institute) with Bloomberg TV Bulgaria, where she highlights VIC’s goals and accomplishments.

VIC Conference 2025

VIC Conference 2025: Unlocking the Power of XR Across Sectors

Immersive technologies such as Virtual and Augmented Reality are no longer confined to gaming or high-tech labs. Today, they are transforming healthcare, education, cultural heritage, architecture, design, entertainment, and industry.

Opportunity within the VIC project

We are pleased to share an opportunity for aspiring researchers in the field of Virtual Reality and Digital Innovation.

Interview in Fakti Online Media

We are proud to share that interview about VIC was published in Fakti.

Article in The Telepgraph Newspaper

We are happy to share that an article on VIC has been published in the Telegraph, Bulgaria.

Publication in Il Mattino

We’re proud to share that the Virtual Innovation Consortium has been featured in Il Mattino, one of Italy’s leading newspapers.

New Project Presentation Video

We are proud to share our new project presentation video. Please see it on the link below.

Kick-Off Event

Virtual Innovation Consortium to Launch with Kick-Off Event in Lisbon and Online Press Conference

Lisbon, Portugal — October 2025

The Virtual Innovation Consortium is proud to announce the official launch of its ambitious project aimed at accelerating the application of immersive technologies across a wide range of sectors.