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Hosted by:ERICHAWKINSON
Learning Futurist

The Future Hub - Kyoto, JapanSEP 7 th 2024
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ABOUT the event
The Tomorrow Tourism Symposium, scheduled for
September 7th, 2024, represents a forward-thinking
convergence of technology and tourism, embodying
the next evolution in travel experiences. Set against
the backdrop of the visionary Future Hub at Kyoto
University of Foreign Studies, this event is designed
to usher in a new era of sustainable and immersive
travel through the innovative use of Augmented
Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality(MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This symposium seeks to assemble a diverse group ofparticipants, including researchers, developers,students, and tourism professionals, who are at theforefront of integrating advanced technologies into
tourism. The core vision is to explore anddemonstrate the transformative potential these
digital tools hold for enhancing and redefining theglobal travel and MICE (Meetings, Incentives,Conferences, Exhibitions) industries. Participants areinvited to share their insights through short video
presentations, contributing to a collective narrativethat highlights trends, challenges, and opportunities
within this dynamic field.
By fostering collaboration and sharing
groundbreaking ideas, the Tomorrow Tourism
Symposium aims to inspire attendees, encourage
innovation, and facilitate a deeper understanding of
how technology can create more engaging andsustainable tourism experiences.

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3 Ways toPARTICIPATEThe event aims to address both the challenges
and prospects that technological advancements
pose to the travel industry. Hosted at the Future
Hub, an innovative laboratory within the Kyoto
University of Foreign Studies.

WHERE AND WHEN

PUBLICATION

Future Hub, an immersive laboratoy on thecampus of Kyoto University of Foreign
Studies, Kyoto, Japan.
Saturday, September 7th 2024 (10am-5pm)

3-10 minute video presentations
will be used to create a publication.
All video presenters and in-person
attendees will have a chance to beco-authors.

VIDEO PRESENTER

IN-PERSONVIRTUAL

Through your stories, we aim
to inspire, educate, andfoster collaboration among
symposium attendees andthe wider tourism
community.

Given the intimate nature ofthe hands-on sessions andthe interactive demos, spaceat the Future Hub is limited.
We aim to curate a diverse
group of attendees who areas passionate about thefuture of tourism technology
as we are.

Our VR platform will allow
both in-person and virtual
attendees to interact with
one another in a simulated
environment, mirroring theinnovation at the heart ofour discussions.

REGISTRATION AT:TOMORROWTOURISM.COM

Call for Short Video
Presentations: The
Future of AR, VR, MR,and AI in Tourism
About the Call
We are thrilled to announce an open call for short video
presentations for the upcoming Tomorrow Tourism Symposium,taking place on Saturday, September 7th. This symposium aims
to gather visionaries and practitioners at the intersection oftechnology and tourism, focusing on the transformative
potential of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), MixedReality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the MICE
(Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.

Participants

TopicsGuidelines

Researchers
Developers
Students

Case Studies
Projects
Experiences

3-10 minutes
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Due by Aug. 31stProfessionals

StoriesIdeas

tomorrowtourism.com

Call for Short Video Presentations
We are thrilled to announce an open call for short video presentations for the upcoming Tomorrow Tourism
Symposium, taking place on Saturday, September 7th. This symposium aims to gather visionaries andpractitioners at the intersection of technology and tourism, focusing on the transformative potential ofAugmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within theMICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.
Who Can Participate?

Researchers studying the impact and possibilities of AR, VR, MR, and AI in tourism.
Developers engaged in designing immersive experiences tailored for the tourism industry.
Students utilizing these technologies for learning, projects, or innovation in tourism.
Tourism Professionals who have encountered or implemented these technologies in real-world settings.

Presentation Topics:
We are looking for stories that showcase the application, challenges, innovations, and visions of AR, VR, MR,and AI technologies in tourism. Your presentation could cover, but is not limited to:Case studies of technology implementation in tourism experiences.

Innovative projects or research findings in the realm of immersive technologies.
Personal experiences or observations of how these technologies enhance tourism.
Forecasts and insights on the future integration of these technologies in the MICE industry.

Submission Guidelines:Length: Videos should be between 3 to 10 minutes.
Format: Please shoot your video in a 16:9 ratio to ensure consistency across presentations.
Content: Videos should be informative, engaging, and relevant to the theme of using AR, VR, MR, and AI in tourism
settings.
Deadline for Submission: All videos must be uploaded to our system by August 31st, 2024.

For further details, registration, and submission guidelines, please visit our symposium website attomorrowtourism.com - Thank you for your interest and contribution to shaping the future of tourism
technology!
** All video presenters and in-person attendees will be invited to co-author a publication based on the discussions and outcomes ofthe event

SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION HEREONLINE EVENTAGENDA
7TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Live at the Future HubStreaming on YouTube
Online in VR

09:00 AM
10.00 AM
11:00 AM

09.00 AM 05.30 PM
JAPAN TIMETENTATIVE AS OF APRIL 2024

Pre-Broadcast:Keynote Presentation:
Immersive Technology
and the Future of Travel
Video Presentations - A
showcase of our virtualpresentters

01:00 PMWorkshop: My Hometown
Project - Creating Story
Driven VR Tours

04:00 PM

Networking in person andin VR

05:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

VIRTUAL TOURS
From the Future Hub

NETWORKING

Between Virtual and Livetomorrowtourism.com