INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

on Immersive Media

and Content 2026

Convergence of Immersive Media and AI :

Hyper-Realistic Content and Interactive Experiences

DATE TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026

VENUE RYSE, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION HOTELS, 5F RYSE SPACE

The Center for Extended Reality, Convergence and Open Sharing System, at Chung-Ang University which is responsible for nurturing global talent in the immersive media sector under the Convergence and Open Sharing System initiative, and the College of Virtual Convergence will host the International Conference on Immersive Media and Content 2026 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Seoul.

"Focused on 'Immersive Media and AI Convergence' as its core theme, this conference will showcase the latest technological trends and share innovative case studies in hyper-realistic and interactive experiences. We will also present a strategic technology diffusion roadmap, specifically tailored to reflect tangible industry demands, and foster international research cooperation through in-depth exchanges with domestic and foreign experts.

Ultimately, the conference aims to unveil a comprehensive blueprint for the future—one shaped by the fusion of advanced technologies, including Immersive Media and AI—serving as a vital platform for discussing proactive collaboration and human-centric values in response to global trends."

We express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support received during the 2024 and 2025 conferences. We are fully committed to ensuring this conference becomes the 'Knowledge Hub' for global leaders steering the immersive media sector in the era of digital transformation.

We sincerely look forward to your keen interest and active participation in this conference, which promises to be filled with new insights and collaborative opportunities. Thank you.

The Center for Extended Reality, Convergence and Open Sharing System, at Chung-Ang University which is responsible for nurturing global talent in the immersive media sector under the Convergence and Open Sharing System initiative, and the College of Virtual Convergence will host the International Conference on Immersive Media and Content 2026 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Seoul.

"Focused on 'Immersive Media and AI Convergence' as its core theme, this conference will showcase the latest technological trends and share innovative case studies in hyper-realistic and interactive experiences. We will also present a strategic technology diffusion roadmap, specifically tailored to reflect tangible industry demands, and foster international research cooperation through in-depth exchanges with domestic and foreign experts.

Ultimately, the conference aims to unveil a comprehensive blueprint for the future—one shaped by the fusion of advanced technologies, including Immersive Media and AI—serving as a vital platform for discussing proactive collaboration and human-centric values in response to global trends."

We express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support received during the 2024 and 2025 conferences. We are fully committed to ensuring this conference becomes the 'Knowledge Hub' for global leaders steering the immersive media sector in the era of digital transformation.

We sincerely look forward to your keen interest and active participation in this conference, which promises to be filled with new insights and collaborative opportunities. Thank you.

Sincerely,

JONG HYUN WI

Director, Center for eXtended Reality, Convergence and Open Sharing System, at Chung-Ang University

Dean, Virtual Convergence College

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ANH TUAN PHAM
Deputy Director General
Institute of Vietnam and World Economy

JONG HYUN WI
Director, Center for eXtended Reality,
Convergence and Open Sharing System,
at Chung-Ang University

Dean, Virtual Convergence College

SEUNGHWAN LEE
AI Research Division Director
Gyeonggi Research Institute

ILDAR FARKHATDINOV
Associate Professor
King's College London

SEUNG KIM
Vice President
AI Synergy, Kakao

KENJI ONO
Lecturer
International Professional University
of Technology in Tokyo

KYUBONG NA
GTM, GameAI Lead
NC AI

ALAN R. MARCUS
Professor
University of Aberdeen

RIRI FITRI SARI
Professor of Computer Engineering
Universitas Indonesia

Time	Session / Type	Title	Speaker
10:00	Register
10:30	Opening Session : Welcome Speech
10:50	Keynote	Promoting Digital Transformation to Achieve High Economic Growth in Vietnam	ANH TUAN PHAM
10:50	Keynote	Future Strategy for the Expansion of the Virtual Convergence Industry : Demand Diffusion through Middle Tech	JONG HYUN WI
12:00	Lunch *Please note that lunch is not provided
13:30	Session 1	Entering the AI Multiverse Era : The Evolution of Virtual Convergence	SEUNGHWAN LEE
		Healthcare Applications of Interactive Robotics and Haptics	ILDAR FARKHATDINOV
		Redefining User Experience with Agentic AI	SEUNG KIM
		Latest Information of Immersive Contents in Japan	KENJI ONO
15:10	Break Time
15:25	Session 2	Will AI Truly Help In Game Creation? : Focusing on the real-world applications of GameAI	KYUBONG NA
		Immersive Documentation of Climate Change	ALAN R. MARCUS
		Agentic AI Meets Immersive Media : Building Intelligent Experiences for the Metaverse of the Museum of History of Computing of Indonesia	RIRI FITRI SARI
16:35	Closing Remarks

Time	Session / Type	Title	Speaker
10:00	Register
10:30	Opening Session : Welcome Speech
10:50	Keynote	Promoting Digital Transformation to Achieve High Economic Growth in Vietnam	ANH TUAN PHAM
10:50	Keynote	Future Strategy for the Expansion of the Virtual Convergence Industry : Demand Diffusion through Middle Tech	JONG HYUN WI
12:00	Lunch *Please note that lunch is not provided
13:30	Session 1	Entering the AI Multiverse Era : The Evolution of Virtual Convergence	SEUNGHWAN LEE
		Healthcare Applications of Interactive Robotics and Haptics	ILDAR FARKHATDINOV
		Redefining User Experience with Agentic AI	SEUNG KIM
		Latest Information of Immersive Contents in Japan	KENJI ONO
15:10	Break Time
15:25	Session 2	Will AI Truly Help In Game Creation? : Focusing on the real-world applications of GameAI	KYUBONG NA
		Immersive Documentation of Climate Change	ALAN R. MARCUS
		Agentic AI Meets Immersive Media : Building Intelligent Experiences for the Metaverse of the Museum of History of Computing of Indonesia	RIRI FITRI SARI
16:35	Closing Remarks

Closed.

We conduct education and research in the field of immersive media to foster creative and convergent talents needed in the era of digital transformation. We provide personalized interactive learning experiences using advanced IT platforms and AI along with innovative teaching methods such as game-based learning, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, we build the necessary infrastructure for immersive media-related equipment and facilities to ensure that students have free access for their use.

We are building strategic partnerships with the world’s leading universities to enhance our international competitiveness. Our students engage in diverse cross-cultural experiences, including collaborative classes with international peers, multinational project teams and worldwide hackathons. Furthermore, we are expanding our educational approach through industry partnerships, offering internships and collaborative curriculum. This approach helps students start new businesses, think creatively, and make new things in tech. Through these diverse activities, we will contribute to the development of the immersive media field and foster global leaders who will lead future society.

We conduct education and research in the field of immersive media to foster creative and convergent talents needed in the era of digital transformation.

We provide personalized interactive learning experiences using advanced IT platforms and AI along with innovative teaching methods such as game-based

learning, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, we build the necessary infrastructure for immersive media-related equipment

and facilities to ensure that students have free access for their use.

We are building strategic partnerships with the world’s leading universities to enhance our international competitiveness. Our students engage

in diverse cross-cultural experiences, including collaborative classes with international peers, multinational project teams and worldwide hackathons.

Furthermore, we are expanding our educational approach through industry partnerships, offering internships and collaborative curriculum.

This approach helps students start new businesses, think creatively, and make new things in tech. Through these diverse activities,

we will contribute to the development of the immersive media field and foster global leaders who will lead future society.