VR Public Speaking Studio
💻 VR Public Speaking Studio - VR Practice and AI Feedback + Industry Partner Keynote (In-Person - Invite To Be Sent)
📅 Monday, March 16, 2026 | 🕐 1:00 – 3:00 pm
📍Location: Centennial College, Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8, Room TBD
🗓️ Program Schedule & Structure
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Introduction & VR Onboarding
• Welcome and program overview
• Public speaking fundamentals: presence, voice, posture, and pacing
• VR headset onboarding and orientation
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
VR Public Speaking Practice + Group Activity
• Deliver short talks in immersive virtual stages
• Practice eye contact, body language, and vocal control
• Peer feedback and guided reflection
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
VR Public Speaking Practice 2 + Group Activity 2
• Audience simulation with dynamic distractions
• AI-driven feedback on clarity, confidence, and engagement
• Iterative improvement through repeat performance
2:30 pm – 2:40 pm
Industry Partner Keynote
2:40 pm – 3:00 pm
Live Presentation Showcase, Networking & Program Close
Watch a video on our previous VR Studio Events: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQpsnEEj8Ng/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Build stage presence, vocal confidence, and message clarity. Whether presenting to small groups or large audiences, VR simulations help you improve eye contact, pacing, gestures, and audience engagement with measurable performance insights.
🎙️ Speak with Confidence in Any Room: Real or Virtual
Master public speaking through immersive, AI-powered simulations that mirror real-world speaking environments, from conference stages and classrooms to pitch rooms and panel discussions. Strengthen your delivery, refine your storytelling, and build calm, confident stage presence through repeat practice and real-time feedback.
🌐 About the VR Public Speaking Lab
The VR Public Speaking Lab is an intensive, hands-on professional development workshop designed to help students, founders, creatives, and emerging professionals build confidence, clarity, and compelling communication skills.
Using Virtual Reality public speaking simulations, AI-powered performance analytics, and expert-led coaching, participants develop the ability to speak clearly, confidently, and authentically in high-pressure environments.
This immersive lab blends communication training, performance psychology, and VR-based rehearsal to support growth in:
Vocal projection and tone
Body language and posture
Storytelling and audience engagement
Managing nerves and performance anxiety
Participants receive personalized AI feedback reports on pacing, filler words, eye contact, confidence, and overall delivery—paired with live coaching for immediate improvement.
🎓 Industry Partner Keynote & Presentation Showcase
Participants will take part in a Live Public Speaking Showcase, featuring a keynote presentation from an industry partner (to be announced).
Attendees will:
Present short speeches or thought leadership talks
Receive expert and peer feedback
Gain insight into effective communication across industries
Network with educators, innovators, and creative professionals
Opportunities include access to mentorship, future speaking engagements, and career-building showcases.
Program Frameworks:
The Core Story Arc Framework
This framework helps speakers structure any presentation, short or long so the audience can easily follow and remember it.
Structure:
Hook – Capture attention immediately
Context – Set the scene and establish relevance
Challenge – Introduce the problem, tension, or question
Journey – Show actions taken, learning, or transformation
Resolution – Share the outcome or insight
Takeaway – Leave the audience with one clear message
The Audience-Centered Story Framework
Who is the audience?
What do they care about?
What do they need to know or feel?
What should they do next?
🎯 Combined Impact for Participants
Using these storytelling frameworks, participants learn how to:
Organize thoughts quickly
Speak with clarity and emotional impact
Adapt stories for different audiences
Improve delivery through AI-guided repetition
These frameworks pair seamlessly with VR stage simulations, helping speakers move from practice → presence → performance.
Upon completion, students will earn a Centennial College Certificate in VR Start-Up Readiness and gain access to mentorship support for career development.
Program Benefits 👀
🌟 FREE refreshments provided for all on-site sessions
🌟 Official Centennial College Certificate in VR Start-up Readiness
🌟 Pathway to participate in COIE’s upcoming Pitch event Demo Day!
Participants move forward with exclusive mentorship and career growth opportunities, exploring funding, incubators, and accelerator programs while building a custom roadmap from idea to impact.
We can't wait to see you there!