NewImages Festival - Industry Days

7–10 Apr 2026 | Paris, France

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Thursday, 9 April 2026 | 15:00 - 16:00

Embodied Identities: How We Become in XR Spaces

Location:Louis Armand EstTrack:Exploring the Format
  • Living the Virtual

Idealized, stylized, or non‑human avatars fundamentally alter how we perceive others and ourselves. This panel examines embodiment and identity in social XR, how avatar choice can shape self‑presentation, what “being real” means in virtual space, and the creative possibilities of digital metamorphosis. Panelists will discuss how platforms can foster experimentation and anonymity while addressing impersonation and harassment, navigating the tension between playful transformation and demands for authenticity.

4 speakers

  • Managing Director

    XR4Europe

  • lead researcher

    Vektor

  • Designer & Director

    ECLIPSE CREATIVE STUDIO

  • Founder/Director

    synthesis gallery

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Session location Louis Armand Est