Welcome to the 2026 Raindance Immersive Summit and Festival: An Introduction by the Curator

Join Raindance Immersive Curators, Maria and Jo, as they take the stage to open the 2026 Raindance Immersive Summit and Festival. In their opening keynote, the duo will navigate the "state of the craft," reflecting on the contemporary Zeitgeist and the ever-evolving cultural and innovation trends uncovered within this year’s selection.

This introduction serves as both a strategic roadmap for the festival days ahead and an invitation to be a part of the latest developments in immersive storytelling, game development, VR filmmaking, world building and live performances in social VR—presented across two weeks of the festival from 12th–25th June, both in London and virtually in VRChat.

Reserve your spot here and join the session live on Zoom on Friday 19th June or watch the replay:

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• North America:

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