Seattle XR Connect : Social Night
Building the Future of Reality in the PNW.
Seattle has one of the most dense XR scenes in the world, but we don’t get together just to connect nearly enough. This isn't a formal conference or a pitch fest — it’s the first edition of Seattle XR Connect, and we’re keeping it simple: good food & drinks, better conversation, and the people who are actually building the future of reality.
Why come by?
The "How-To" of Scaling: No fluff, just real conversations about what it actually looks like to deploy XR in the wild.
Beyond the Screen: We’re moving past "just apps" and into lived experiences. It’s a chance to meet the folks blurring the line between digital content and physical reality.
Community First: We’re here to bridge the gap between the artists, the engineers, and the community leaders who call the PNW home.
Agenda
5:30-6:00 pm: Networking
6:00-6:30 pm: Selected presentations
6:30-7:30 pm: Panel discussions - "XR in 2026: Hype, Reality, and What’s Actually Working" + Q&A
7:30-8:00 pm: Post-event networking
Sponsor Shoutout!
To keep the event free for attendees, we took on a limited number of event sponsorships to help cover the cost of the venue, food, and drinks.
Thanks to Spectacles, ArborXR, and Future Arts for making this night possible!
Spectacles is helping shape the future of augmented reality by bringing immersive, hands-free storytelling and spatial computing into everyday environments. As AR moves from screens into lived experience, Spectacles continues to explore how digital content can blend with the physical world in real time, opening new possibilities for artists, developers, and communities.
ArborXR plays a critical role in the enterprise XR ecosystem by helping organizations deploy, manage, and scale XR devices and experiences across teams and locations. As XR adoption grows in industries like training, healthcare, manufacturing, and enterprise collaboration, the need for reliable infrastructure and device management becomes essential. ArborXR helps bridge that gap, turning early experimentation into scalable, operational reality.
Future Arts is a women-run, Seattle-based 501c3 nonprofit bridging art + technology + community, curating immersive artworks, public experiences, digital programming, and gastronomic pop-ups that elevate underrepresented creative voices and reimagine how cities engage with storytelling.
Terms & Conduct
To ensure a professional and safe environment for all guests, please note the following:
Code of Conduct: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. We expect all attendees to treat one another with professional respect and inclusivity.
Media Release: Photography and videography will be captured during the event. By attending, you consent to your image being used in future community updates and promotional materials.
Liability: By RSVPing, you agree that Seattle XR Connect and its partners are not responsible for any personal injury or loss of property during the event.
For any questions or special accommodations, please directly contact the hosts, Sirius Gu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirius-gu/) and Jenna Villa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/metagalxr/).