AWE Nite Chicago | The Next Evolution of Spatial Intelligence

Wednesday 10/07/2026

5:30pm Physical | 6:00pm Virtual (Central)

AWE Nite Chicago | The Next Evolution of Spatial Intelligence

Free to Attend

This is a hybrid event where we field questions from our in-person audience, the virtual environment audience in FRAME, as well as those tuning in via YouTube.

5:30pm | In Person | 2112: 4245 N Knox Ave
6:00pm | Virtually | FRAMEvr
6:15pm | Live Stream | youtube.com/@AWEXR/streams

Beer provided by Revolution Brewing
Seltzers provided by [[SYSTEM] Seltzers](https://systemseltzers.com/)

About the Topic:
Spatial intelligence is the computational capacity to perceive, reason about, and interact with the three-dimensional physical and digital world. While augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) provide the visual interface, spatial intelligence serves as the underlying cognitive engine. It translates sensory inputs—such as depth feeds, point clouds, and camera motion—into structured world models that comprehend geometry, physical constraints, and persistent spatial relationships. For AR and VR, this capability enables millimeter-accurate digital anchoring, real-time occlusion, dynamic lighting integration, and intuitive hand or gaze interactions. By grounding computing in metric space, spatial intelligence transforms basic 3D graphics into immersive, context-aware environments that react naturally to human movement and physical reality.

Join us Wednesday, October 7th at 2112 where this session brings together leaders in spatial computing to explore how spatial intelligence is shaping the next generation of immersive experiences – what it makes possible today, where the technology is still maturing, and what it means for how we design and interact with the world around us.

What's The Format:
We will start with informal networking with demonstrations, then host a panel discussion to answer audience questions, and we end with more networking and demonstrations. We keep it simple and informal – this meetup is about you, our members, and not just a soap box for the host, presenters, or our sponsors. Come and get your questions answered, take your next step in Immersive Technology.

5:30-8:30pm Central
5:30-6:15 PM Networking & Tech Demos
6:15-6:30 PM Welcome Message
6:30-7:10 PM Panelist Presentations
7:10-7:45 PM Panel Discussion with Q&A
7:45-8:30 PM Networking & Tech Demos

Host:
Ron Padzensky - Guest In-Person Host
Founder & CEO - NVZN

Andrew Towl - Virtual Host
XR Unity Developer & 3D Generalist - ApparitionXR

Matt Wren
Founder of The Next Evolution Nonprofit Event Series & VRAR Chicago

For More Details:
https://thenextevolution.org/upcoming-events/

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Register Here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-next-evolution-nfp-109384632841

The Next Evolution | AWE Nite Chicago Event Series (produced by VRAR Chicago) is now and always will be 100% free to attend.

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Thanks to The Next Evolution Sponsors like VRAR Chicago, 2112 and beverage sponsors [[system] seltzers](https://systemseltzers.com/) and Revolution Brewing.

We would also like to thank our Community Partners that help us continue spreading the joy of immersive technologies: FrameVR, XR Women, NVZN, Patched Reality, Two Degrees.io, and Unreal Chicago.