For whom is Nordic VR Forum?
The Nordic VR Forum is a conference for innovators, for thought leaders, for storytellers!
It is aimed at everyone interested in new ways of learning, training and storytelling – as well as VR professionals and experts.
The main purpose is to present the development, possibilities, results and future visions of VR and AR technologies based on actual use cases.
Look forward to yet another conference with many influential attendees and top-notch projects. As an independent, non-profit event, the Nordic VR Forum is the biggest celebration in the Nordic hemisphere of the very best virtual reality has to offer right now!
The Nordic VR Forum returned for the 8th time in 2024
Last year's Nordic VR Forum showcased VR and AR applications in sectors like healthcare and gaming, drawing over 460 attendees and featuring major participants like HTC, Unity and Meta. The event also included the third VRINN Awards, highlighting Nordic innovation..
13th. & 14th. & 15th. October | Hamar, Norway
Nordic VR Forum 2025
Welcome back to Nordic VR Forum for the 9th time!
This year, we’ll gather from October 13th to 15th, exploring a wide range of topics—from the metaverse and AI to healthcare, education, gaming, cultural heritage & museum applications, and industrial XR developments. Our final agenda isn’t set yet, but stay tuned for more details!
Tickets and Agenda Coming Soon!
Amazing audience, all speakers on a keynote level and what a great venue! Now I understand the Scandinavian approach to work – Impressive! I am totally coming back to this inspiring event!
Kathleen Schröter
Alchemist & Technologist @ J2C
The Nordic VR Forum Mainday November 7th will be held at Hamar kulturhus. The Museum & XR program on the 6th will be held at Anno museum. The meetings and workshop day on the 8th will be at Park Hamar.
The city of Hamar is beautifully located in the greater Oslo Region by the shores of Mjøsa, Norways biggest lake – less than 1 hour from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and 1 hour and 15 minutes by train from Norway’s capital Oslo.
Where?
Train from Oslo and/or Gardermoen is recommended. Then walk 500 meters westwards (approx. 5 minutes) from the train station in Hamar to Hamar Kulturhus (see map).
Otherwise Hamar is close to the main road connecting the southern and the northern parts of Norway, E6. Arriving by car, you may park next door in the Vestre Torg P-hus or 200 meter away by the big parking space next to lake Mjøsa (“Brygga”).
How to get there?
In Hamar kulturhus the conference will use the room Kirsten Flagstad-salen on the first floor. When arriving, please pick up your name tag at the check-in counter on the ground floor.
Arriving at the conference
By car
The drive from Hamar Kulturhus at Torggata 100, 2317 Hamar to Anno Museum at Strandvegen 100, 2315 Hamar takes approximately 5-6 min.
By bus
From the bus stop Stortorget you may take bus B25 in the westwards direction ("Martodden"). Get off at Strandvegen/ Vognvegen and follow the road Vognvegen 350 metres to the museum. The total travel time is roughly 15 minutes, with buses running approximately every 30 min.
Visitors to Anno Museum should note that wheelchair accessibility is limited within the facility.
How to get from Kulturhuset to Anno musuem
Nordic VR Forum recommends Clarion Collection® Hotel Astoria. The hotel is located close to the train station in Hamar, and it is a 5 minutes walk to/from the conference venue.
To book a room on behalf of Nordic VR Forum, please send an e-mail to cc.astoria@choice.no or call +47 62 70 70 00. Please state the conference code “Nordisk VR” so you will get a special price that we agreed on with the hotel.
Otherwise, feel free to reach out to us with any questions by e-mail or Facebook.
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Every year, the Nordic VR Forum attracts an audience of professionals from around the world representing a wide range of companies: Executives, HR managers, medical professionals, marketing specialists, entrepreneurs, product developers, researchers, students and many more – learning, developing and shaping the future is a key issue for them all.
Just like our partners, you can also become a part of this network.
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Partners
Do you want to promote your business in one of the fastest growing industries? Do you want to establish your company as a VR player to be recognized?
Every year, the Nordic VR Forum attracts an audience of professionals from around the world representing a wide range of companies: Executives, HR managers, medical professionals, marketing specialists, entrepreneurs, product developers, researchers, students and many more – learning, developing and shaping the future is a key issue for them all.
Just like our partners, you can also become a part of this network.
Laura Carstens, Meta
Policy Manager, Nordics
John Dabil, HTC
Head of Product Operations
Rita Merkl, Unity
Software Engineer
We managed to create a high-quality program with top-class speakers!
The primary purpose of the Nordic VR Forum is to present the development, possibilities, results, and future visions of VR and AR technologies based on actual use cases.
We focused on the topics VR in Healthcare, Learning & Training, Gaming, Industry, Manufacturing, Cultural Heritage and Education
Over 40 speakers in 2024!
