SVVR #98: January 2026

Thu Jan 22 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-08:00

ByteDance Office | San Jose

Silicon Valley Virtual Reality
Publisher/HostSilicon Valley Virtual Reality
SVVR #98: January 2026
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Connect with the VR community!

Let's get together again for our monthly meetup and have some fun with XR and spatial computing!
About this Event

SPECIAL VENUE: PICO XR /ByteDance Office in San Jose

We've received an exciting sponsorship from Pico to host us in their San Jose office. This means all attendees must register by Tuesday 1/20 in order for us to supply Pico with a full attendee list for security purposes. Your name and email will be used for the guest list and required for entry, so be sure that they are correct here on Eventbrite.

Upon arrival, park in the parking lot and check in to the event at the visitor center.


Our featured speaker this month:

🎤 Our speaker this month is Greg Fodor who has over a decade of experience in XR as an engineering lead on both AltspaceVR and Mozilla Hubs. Greg will share the development journey of his latest project, PortalVR, which enables a new way to play any Steam VR title without wearing a headset. We expect that this subject will generate some lively debate around the state of VR, why you would want to play VR games without the headset, and what constitutes an immersive experience.

We'll also likely have a few members fresh from CES to share all of the latest XR news from the show!


Passionate about the world of VR, AR, CV and spatial computing and eager to connect with like-minded enthusiasts, developers, and creators? Join us for our monthly community get-together with SVVR! Bring friends and demos to share!

The ticket fee pays for pizza and drinks, helps ensure everyone attending actually cares about XR and isn't just a random person swinging by, and helps us gauge and manage the event capacity. As always, if you can't afford the ticket price, please reach out to the organizers.

If you're planning on going, tag @svvrlive in your social media posts. See you there!


ABOUT SVVR

SVVR brings together the brightest minds and most enthusiastic fans of AR, VR, computer vision, and the virtual world. Although we are based in Silicon Valley, we often have guests from across the country and around the globe.

🔥 What to expect

✅ Inspiring Talks: Listen to devs share unique insights on the past, present, and future of VR, AR, and the virtual world.

✅ Engaging Demos: Experience awesome VR demos and get hands-on with the latest VR hardware and software.

✅ Networking: Connect with fellow VR/AR developers, enthusiasts, and content creators who share your passion.

👥 Who Should Attend?

  • VR/AR Developers
  • VR/AR Enthusiasts
  • Content Creators
  • VR/AR Hardware and Software Innovators
  • Virtual World Explorers

🎟️ RSVP now to secure your spot and stay updated on event details. We can't wait to see you there!

🔗 Connect with us

Follow us on social media for the latest updates:

Twitter

LinkedIn

Join our Discord to keep the conversation going!

SVVR Discord


The SVVR organizing team: Andria, Mike, Elma, Vinay, Sam, and Chris!

Want to help out with SVVR? Interested in speaking? Talk to us at the Meetup or reach out!


Thanks to our sponsor: Pico XR!


Agenda

🕑: 07:00 PM
Doors Open - Getting Settled & Networking
🕑: 07:30 PM
Presentations
Host: Greg Fodor

Info: See below for details on this month's sessions!


🕑: 08:15 PM
Community Announcements

Info: Take a minute on the mic to let the group know what you're up to, what you need help on, promote your events/shows/books/projects/ demos, etc., let us know if you're hiring or if you're looking for your next opportunity.


🕑: 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Demos & Networking

Info: Bring your demos to share and get feedback on what you're working on and check out what other folks have going on!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ByteDance Office, 1155 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 23.18

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