S05 : Ep. 07 : Spatial Computing: The Latest in VR / AR and XR, featuring Pradeep Khanna

We are in the era of a mixed reality – to be specific, many types of ‘realities’! Our host Rashan Senanayake speaks with Pradeep Khanna, a global thought leader and coach in immersive technologies, to explore the transformative world of Spatial Computing. Pradeep unpacks the fundamentals of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Extended Reality (XR), collectively shaping the future of immersive experiences. He explains how these technologies work, their capabilities, and what we can expect as they continue to evolve with the mix of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Highlighting the critical role of Spatial Computing in education, Pradeep discusses the skills students need to thrive in a tech-driven future and the adjustments policymakers must consider for a safe and successful use of this amazing technology. He dives into how educators can leverage design thinking to foster creative and critical thinking skills, enabling students to navigate and elevate human capability alongside this technology. Pradeep also shares strategies for schools to integrate Spatial Computing into learning and offers practical advice for students aiming to succeed in this rapidly advancing field. Join us for this creative and insightful conversation with Pradeep Khanna and discover the many realities that include the world of Spatial Computing technology.
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About Speaker: Pradeep Khanna – Click Here to Connect
Pradeep Khanna has Multiple Global Roles in the Metaverse / XR / Emerging Technologies ecosystem and knows more than 10,000 entities globally in this ecosystem. He was invited in 2023 by Secretary General of OECD to speak on Immersive Technologies at inaugural Global Technology Forum which was attended by 300+ policy leaders from all over world including Ministers from UK, Spain, Japan, Saudi Arabia and many more.
He is CEO of Global Mindset and also Executive Director Asia Pacific, Sydney President & Global Co- Chair Education for the global Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association He is also an Advisory Board member of global Metaverse Fashion Council as well as has been Metaverse Strategic Advisor to IIT Jodhpur/i-Hub Drishti.
Pradeep has 30+ years of executive experience and has been a leader for IBM Australia/NZ leveraging India, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Egypt, Romania, Brazil & Argentina.
He is Adjunct Professor in Australia and Asia. He is on the Academic Board of Astra Institute of Higher Education.
He is an acknowledged Leader in Emerging Technologies, Immersive Technologies, Metaverse. Pradeep is also Co-Founder of a social enterprise INSquare - Inclusive Innovation in the New Normal. Pradeep is on the Advisory Boards of a number of companies. He has MBA from AGSM (UNSW), MSc (Computer Science) from UTS & B Tech from IIT Delhi.
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