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Get ready for the world’s largest VR job fair at the JobCon opening ceremony! Learn what JobCon is all about, the events that we’ll be hosting, and how you can get involved.

Join a guided tour of the JobCon venue, and get a first look at where the world’s largest VR job fair will take place! You’ll see the showroom floors, exhibitor booths, event locations, and attractions, all with insights and commentary from our most knowledgeable staff. Space is limited to a first-come, first-served basis.

Torin Ellis will galvanize you to reframe your commitment to inclusion and a workplace culture of belonging as he takes you on a vocal journey of empowerment, strategic exploration and tactical execution at every value point within the organization. Focused on the benefits, economics, and return derived from starving complacency, his message will inspire you especially after the impact of COVID-19, racial and social unrest, and the most recent political headwinds. He’ll illustrate how to effectively attract, nurture and retain the most dynamic talent necessary to not only meet, but transcend internal business vision. An aspirational exchange, it will shift your perspective from fatigue to focus and help you create a workplace that is safe and supportive.

Virtual reality’s past has been riddled with challenges: the technology was hyped up to levels that were not sustainable given how little processing power and infrastructure was available to support the vast expectations of it. This was exacerbated by mainstream media through film and television that portrayed virtual reality as a technology of limitless potential, transporting us to worlds that were not possible to create at the time. Nowadays, virtual reality (VR), along with its sister technology, augmented reality (AR), has returned to the spotlight once again amidst a digital technology revolution that has seen processing power increase exponentially alongside an equivalent decrease in cost. The hardware has become more affordable, the software more impactful, creating a package that has attracted consumers and businesses alike. And, indeed, businesses in every single industry all over the world have invested in these two technologies (collectively referred to as ‘XR’) because they drive powerful business results: creating new revenue channels, increasing the impact of training programmes, improving the way we work remotely, and more. In this talk, I will take you along XR’s journey, revealing case studies and data from numerous industries and academic institutions that show why XR is such a powerful business tool. We will acknowledge the past, dive deep into the present day potential, and look to the future to prepare for what is on the horizon in terms of where this technology is going. Along the way, we will dispel many myths about the technology including the perception that it is only for gaming and entertainment, discuss the challenges that still remain in order to reach a wider audience, and build the case for why you too should be thinking about XR.

Sales and marketing go together like mac and cheese. But how can you tailor these principles of growth into your own career? In this session, you’ll learn what a personal brand is (and isn’t), how to identify and define yours and how it can benefit you at all stages of your professional development – All while staying true to your authentic, badass self.

In a world of digital technology, it is easy to forget one sobering fact: our identity can be stolen from under our nose, with one click of the mouse, propelling us into nightmares in a matter of minutes, anytime, anywhere and on any one of our darling gadgets. Hackers, malware, botnets and all form of digital threats are ever more sophisticated, waiting in the shadows for that one opportunity to steal your sensitive information. Terry Cutler, A Certified Ethical Hacker and international award winner reminds us of just how vulnerable our data really is, through chilling real-life stories, such as that of a simple USB key left purposefully behind, in any targeted enterprise’s lavatory, where an unsuspecting (albeit good-willed) employee can just pick it up, plug it in and thus, lead the hackers right into the company’s core data.

JobCon 2021 is excited to welcome members of the VR/AR association! During this event, come meet members from the Montréal, Toronto, and San Francisco chapters, as well as live speakers! Then, enjoy an opportunity to network with other VRARA members, and make new connections. This event is open to the public — this is your chance to see what the VRARA is all about!

Join Hikky’s Lhun in an interactive tour of Hikky’s Virtual Market! Find out how to make an engaging VR advertisement, how to use VR only features and gimmicks, and how to run online sales in a VR space.

Join Hikky’s Lhun in an interactive tour of Hikky’s Virtual Market! Find out how to make an engaging VR advertisement, how to use VR only features and gimmicks, and how to run online sales in a VR space.

Forget the seedy bar down the street, and leave your quarters at home — in VR, the cues are always straight and every game is free! Join XPR Labs staff and other exhibitors for a relaxing night of pool and networking. And we won’t invite that guy who always tries to hustle you down at the pub (looking at you, Brad!)

VR is an incredible tool for advertisers and marketers, but you shouldn’t have to enter this brave new world alone. Come see Hikky’s Kelly Martin, the visionary behind their incredibly effective VR advertising and PR campaigns, and learn how to leverage virtual reality to boost your sales, increase your brand visibility, and connect with passionate customers in the metaverse!

VR is an incredible tool for advertisers and marketers, but you shouldn’t have to enter this brave new world alone. Come see Hikky’s Kelly Martin, the visionary behind their incredibly effective VR advertising and PR campaigns, and learn how to leverage virtual reality to boost your sales, increase your brand visibility, and connect with passionate customers in the metaverse!

We want to treat our exhibitors, sponsors, influencers, and VIPs to something special: an exclusive social event just for you, with live music! This is a great networking opportunity, and an even better opportunity to take a load off after a long day of recruiting.