The nextReality.festival is a two-day event that celebrates the most exciting and innovative developments in the field of immersive technologies and media. With a mixture of conference, exhibition, award ceremony and networking events, the festival offers a unique platform for professionals, creatives, interested parties and enthusiasts from the XR world.

In 2025, the nextReality.festival will take place on November 5 and 6 in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt warehouse district – right in the heart of the city and surrounded by historical flair and digital innovation.

The conference is divided into thematic tracks that provide insights into a wide range of extended reality application areas. Renowned keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and inspiring panel discussions bring participants up to date on the latest technologies, trends, and ideas.

The exhibition presents the nominated projects from the nextReality.Contest as well as exciting start-ups, companies and initiatives from Hamburg and beyond. Visitors can experience innovative technologies up close – without a ticket, as the exhibition is open to everyone free of charge.

A special highlight will be the nextReality.Contest 2025 awards ceremony on the evening of November 5 in the Astor Film Lounge, where outstanding projects in various categories will be honored.

Afterwards, nextReality.Hamburg invites you to the After-Show-Cometogether at VRHQ. The After-Show-Cometogether offers a relaxed atmosphere for networking and exchange, accompanied by music and drinks.

The nextReality.Festival is the perfect place to learn about the latest developments in the XR industry, expand your knowledge, make valuable connections, and help shape the future of immersive media. Get your ticket now and be part of it!