Join us for an electrifying evening at Palo Alto’s TV Station, where the boundaries between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence converge in the realm of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Extended Reality (XR). This tech talk features pioneering startups, whose founders will unveil how AI is transforming immersive experiences.

Interactive Experience:

Attendees will have the opportunity to wear VR and AR headsets and experience firsthand the groundbreaking products, immersing themselves in the future of AI-driven virtual environments.

Geopogo

Geopogo Cities is a cutting-edge, real-time 3D geospatial visualization tool powered by Unreal Engine. Designed for architects, urban planners, and commercial developers, it allows users to explore, analyze, and render projects within rich urban and environmental contexts. Geopogo Cities transforms 3D geospatial city data into actionable visualizations, enabling users to produce high-quality renderings and live presentations with the help of AI-driven features. Compatible with leading 3D modeling software—such as Rhino, Revit, SketchUp, Archicad, 3ds Max, Cinema4D, Navisworks, and more—Geopogo Cities integrates seamlessly into your workflow.

Michael Hoppe, Creative Director of Geopogo, who envisions a future where AR and AI transform architecture and urban planning. He sees AR as a standard tool for visualizing cityscapes and engaging the public, while AI brings advanced analysis and automation to the design process. Together, these technologies can democratize design, inviting community input and making planning more inclusive, transparent, and collaborative.

Zeality

Zeality creates immersive media solutions for the sports, media, and entertainment industries using VR, 360° video, AR, and AI. Their platform enhances fan engagement through interactive content, mobile SDKs, and gamified features like Re/Lives™ and Hunts & Gems. They’ve worked with top teams like the 49ers and Giants to deliver next-gen fan experiences.

Dipak Patel, CEO & Co-Founder of Zeality: Zeality stands at the forefront of immersive media, delivering VR/360°, AR, and cognitive computing technologies that revolutionize fan engagement in the Media, Entertainment, and Sports industries. Dipak will explore how AI amplifies immersive media experiences, fostering deeper connections between brands and audiences. 

Mused

Created solution for 3d captures and digital twins to be used for simulations and education. Built pipeline for processing 3d data create nerfs and 3d gaussian splatting out of 3d captures--and create photorealistic environments used in games and other rendering engines.

Luke Hollis, Founder of Mused where he created solution for 3d captures and digital twins to be used for simulations and education. Luke built pipeline for processing 3d data create nerfs and 3d gaussian splatting out of 3d captures--and create photorealistic environments used in games and other rendering engines.

NLink.ai

NLink.ai is building the future of spatial computing by combining AI and AR to manage, display, and interact with digital assets in the real world. Their platform powers live, location-based AR experiences and enables users to deploy and trace digital content—perfect for creators, collectors, and immersive campaigns.

Bohan Sun, Founder of NLink.ai is pioneering the integration of AI with spatial computing, focusing on real-time data transmission and multi-user collaboration across platforms. Bohan will demonstrate their latest innovations, illustrating the seamless interaction between users and digital assets powered by AI.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: April 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM

• Location: Midpen Media Center 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Registration: Pre-registration is mandatory to secure your spot at this event. Spaces inside the studio are limited, so ensure you register promptly to be part of this groundbreaking discussion.

Embark on a journey where technology meets imagination, and explore the boundless possibilities of AI in VR, AR, and XR.

Startups working at the intersection of AI and immersive tech who are interested in presenting at this or future Sparknify events are invited to reach out — we’d love to hear from you!