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Decision 2020: The Immersive Election

Presented at ONA19
September 11, 2019
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This event is presented by Yahoo! News

With major advances in VR and AR technology and distribution over the past four years, the 2020 election is gearing up to be the first immersive election. How can news organizations create experiences that draw the public into the political conversation to help people make informed decisions and be part of the political process in a whole new way? Join Yahoo News and partners from around the industry to hear about ideas, issues, and opportunities in the XR space.

This session is designed for:

  • Anyone looking to learn more about immersive storytelling
  • Editors managing political/election 2020 coverage
  • Publishers looking to grow distribution for immersive content
  • Anyone working in UX/UI and product integration

Speakers

Laura Hertzfeld
Director, RYOT/Verizon Media Group
Ray Soto
Director of Emerging Technology, USA TODAY NETWORK
Mia Tramz
Editorial Director, Enterprise + Immersive Experiences, TIME
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