SXSW 2025

Genesis of a New Standard for Cultural Entertainment

Description:

Immersive Expeditions are collaborative virtual reality experiences, in a format unique in the world. Thanks to invaluable scientific data, they allow visitors to go on adventures full of emotions, visit amazing places, and meet our history’s emblematic figures in dedicated spaces.

Horizon of Khufu: from its creation as a world premiere to its simultaneous operation on four continents, including cities like Montreal, New York, Paris or Shanghai, Horizon of Khufu represents the perfect alliance between culture and technology, creating a virtuous circle for all players in the economic chain.

Related Media

Youtube Video
Vimeo Video

Other Resources / Information

https://immersive-expeditions.io/en/horizon-of-khufu/
https://phi.ca/en/events/horizon-khufu-experience/
https://anthropology.fas.harvard.edu/people/peter-der-manuelian

Takeaways

  1. How to create a profitable format for all parties involved.
  2. What’s in it for a leading cultural institution?
  3. What are the advantages of this model for distributors and exhibitors?

Speakers

  • Fabien Barati, CEO and co-founder, Excurio
  • Peter Der Manuelian, Barbara Bell Professor of Egyptology - Director, Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - Harvard Anthropology Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), Harvard University
  • Myriam Achard, Chief New Media Partnerships & PR, Phi

Organizer

Maxime Perret-Cortassa, Business Development Manager, Excurio

Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: XR
  • Track 2
  • Level: Intermediate
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