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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Neville Spiteri  (Co-Founder, CEO, Wevr)
Location: Future Tech Stage, South Hall
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 11:50 am - 12:50 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Game & Production Technology
Format: Forum
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All

Step into the future of entertainment with Neville Spiteri, CEO of Wevr, he recently unveiled the groundbreaking XR experience, The Little Prince: A New Adventure Begins Here. Neville will share the journey behind creating the world’s first free-roam, location-based XR adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved masterpiece. Neville is dedicated to showing how immersing in virtual worlds can be fun, fulfilling and transformative.

Discover how Wevr, in partnership with HTC VIVERSE, has reimagined storytelling by blending cutting-edge technology with the timeless magic of The Little Prince. From walking across asteroids to standing under a star-filled Sahara sky, this immersive experience transforms the way families connect with stories—offering a shared, embodied adventure unlike anything seen before.

Join Neville to explore how Wevr’s vision of interactive storytelling is shaping the "New Cinema"—a format that is physical, social, and emotional - designed for spaces where people already gather.

Takeaway

Attendees will gain a glimpse into the broader implications of XR storytelling and how projects like The Little Prince are paving the way for more immersive, location-based experiences in cities around the world. They will also discover the concept of "The New Cinema" - entertainment that is physical, social, and emotional.

Intended Audience

This is intended for game developers and anyone interested in immersive/XR