International Conference on eXtended Reality

The International Conference on eXtended Reality (XR Salento) is a prestigious international event dedicated to presenting academic research and industrial achievements in the broad fields of Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality, as well as Virtual Humans and Artificial Intelligence.

XR Salento represents the evolution of International Conference on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Computer Graphics (Salento AVR), which has brought together the AR/VR community since 2014.

XR Salento showcases cutting-edge research and innovative results, bringing together scientists, engineers, educators, students, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and explore new ways of understanding and experiencing reality. By encouraging interdisciplinary exchange, the conference aims to inspire fresh perspectives and expand the boundaries of human perception.

XR Salento 2027 is organized by Augmented and Virtual Reality Laboratory, a research laboratory of the University of Salento.

The conference takes place every year in Salento, a beautiful peninsula in southern Italy, in the region of Puglia, between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Salento is renowned for its spectacular coastline, crystal-clear waters, charming villages, elegant Baroque architecture, rich culinary traditions, and vibrant local culture. The region is also known for the warm hospitality of its people, making it an ideal setting for an international conference.

This year, XR Salento will take place at the Riva Marina Resort in Specchiola (BR), a beautiful venue on the Adriatic coast designed to facilitate discussion, networking, and knowledge sharing in a comfortable and high-quality setting. The venue offers spaces well suited to conference activities and encourages interaction and participation, in keeping with the conference’s dynamic and collaborative spirit.

Join us to explore and discover not only the latest developments in the world of XR and AI, but also the magnificent region of Salento, with its rich history, ancient art, delicious cuisine, and stunning coastline.