Forum Program

November 18th

08:15 - 09:00registration opens and morning coffee is served
09:00 - 09:05Welcoming words, Olli Rantala Project Manager of TechArt
09:05 - 09:35Keynote: Metaverse, Arts, City & Experiences ? Risto Linturi -Telecom and Futurology Consultant
09:35 - 09:45Short bio break
09:45 - 10:15Immersive experiences in Arts, Pirjo Yli-Maunula, Artistic Director, Flow Productions
10:15 - 10:30Reflections on immersive experiences and Metaverse, Pirjo Yli-Maunula, Risto Jurva & Mika Rantakokko
10:30 - 11:00Coffee break
11:00 - 11:30Opera Beyond ? the journey combining arts and technology ? Lilli Paasikivi, Artistic Director of the Finnish National Opera
11:30 - 11:45Reflections on Opera Beyond
11:45 - 13:00Matchmaking Lunch
13:00 - 13:30Deep Space ? Michael Mondria, Director, Ars Electronica Solutions
13:30 - 13:40Lighting as a tool to develop cities ? Henrika Pihlajaniemi, OSAaValo project, University of Oulu
13:40 - 13:45Get ready for the Interactive Session
13:45 - 14:45Interactive SessionsRead more »
14:45 - 14:55Reflections on the Deep Space and Interactive session
14:55 - 15:10Coffee break
15:10 - 15:40Time travel and Immersive experiences made possible for everyone, Jonas Rothe, CEO Timeride
15:40 - 15:50Reflections on the Keynote
15:50 - 15:55Future of TechArt Oulu Ecosystem
15:55 - 16:00Wrap up and the next steps
17:30 - 19:00Curated Tour of the light art exhibitions (Lumo Light Festival and TechArt)
19:00 - 20:30Official City Reception with beverages and food, Torikatu 10

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