ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.‹Discover how emerging technologies are revolutionizing healthcare education, clinical training, and workforce development. Hosted by ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú's Office of Workforce & Lifelong Learning, The Industry Xperience brings together business leaders, educators, innovators, and workforce professionals to experience the power of Extended Reality (XR), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and other immersive technologies through real-world applications and hands-on demonstrations.
ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.‹Through immersive demonstrations, expert speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking, attendees will experience real-world applications of XR, VR, AI, and simulation technologies that enhance healthcare education, advance clinical training, strengthen workforce readiness, and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Location: SCSU School of Business, New Haven, CT
Time: 1:00 to 7:00 pm
- 1:00 to 5:00 pm - Hands-on Workshops, Guest Speakers, Vendor Demonstrations
- 5:00 to 7:00 pm - Networking Cocktail Event
Cost: Free!
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Workshop Outcomes
Experience first-hand use of XR headsets and specific XR training applications
Meet with XR training providers and view examples of their XR training solutions
Have an introduction to XR deployment strategies and ROI possibilities
Develop an understanding of XR hardware and different types of XR training
Explore XR training case studies
Gain perspectives on meeting a healthcare organization's training needs with XR technology
Training Completion Certificate
- All attendees at the workshop will receive a digital certificate of completion.
Sponsors
Randall Rode, Event Organizer, Master of Ceremonies
Mr. Rode is a prominent voice in the use of extended reality technologies in higher education and medical settings, leading conversations and explorations with peer institutions and industry XR developers, focusing on XR implementation and support strategies for training. He is a writer and frequent speaker at higher-education conferences on the topic of XR, an organizer of XR workshops for higher education institutions, and a leader of XR communities for the Immersive Learning Research Network and Educause. Read our interview with Mr. Rode here: /owll/news.
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