In early April, the 36th EEVR Meetup brought together XR professionals, researchers, and tech enthusiasts to explore how immersive technologies are shaping the way humans interact with machines.

The agenda opened with a presentation from IVAR Lab (TalTech), where Dr. Simone Pizzagalli introduced the essence of  XR’s role in Human-Machine Interactions.

Next, representative from AIRE – AI & Robotics Estonia (Evelin Ebruk) shared how AIRE supports innovation in Estonia through mentoring, infrastructure, and funding access.

Finally, Mustafa Can Özdemir from Tallinn University introduced the HCI Group doing research on Human-Computer Interactions.

A highlight of the evening was the live demo of the Unitree Robotic Dog, which sparked lively discussion around real-world use cases and autonomous systems.

In January 2025, EEVR hosted the XR Mixer at Delta Centre — a relaxed networking event bringing together professionals and enthusiasts from across Estonia’s immersive tech scene. The goal was simple: to create space for open conversation, new connections, and knowledge-sharing across different sectors involved in XR.

Attendees included representatives from local XR companies, creative agencies, educational institutions, and beyond. The evening featured two short presentations. The first offered insights into how VR, AR, and MR can elevate business operations, with an overview of the latest headsets and live demos to try them hands-on. The second was a special announcement from the CDG-Booster accelerator, officially opening their new call for companies developing immersive content, training software, and XR games.