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	'''VRTO''' ('''Virtual Reality Toronto''') was founded in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez]] as a [[Meetup]] group dedicated to [[virtual reality]] in [[Toronto]]. In June 2016, VRTO launched the VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo, a professional event focused on exploring arts, culture, and science through immersive technologies.		'''VRTO''' ('''Virtual Reality Toronto''') was founded in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez]] as a [[Meetup]] group dedicated to [[virtual reality]] in [[Toronto]]. In June 2016, VRTO launched the VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo, a professional event focused on exploring arts, culture, and science through immersive technologies.

	Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – it featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]]. It featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> also known as the HACode or The Toronto Code.<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref>		Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – it featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].

			The opening year featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> also known as the HACode or The Toronto Code.<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref>

	In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison. In 2018 and 2019 it was produced by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.		In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison. In 2018 and 2019 it was produced by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.

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	Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – it featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]]. It featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> also known as the HACode or The Toronto Code.<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref>		Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – it featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]]. It featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> also known as the HACode or The Toronto Code.<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref>

	In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison ~~and in~~ 2018 and 2019 by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.		In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison. In 2018 and 2019 it was produced by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.

	== VRTO 2016 ==		== VRTO 2016 ==

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	'''VRTO''' ('''Virtual Reality Toronto''') was founded in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez]] as a [[Meetup]] group dedicated to [[virtual reality]] in [[Toronto]]. In June 2016, VRTO launched the VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo, a professional event focused on exploring arts, culture, and science through immersive technologies.		'''VRTO''' ('''Virtual Reality Toronto''') was founded in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez]] as a [[Meetup]] group dedicated to [[virtual reality]] in [[Toronto]]. In June 2016, VRTO launched the VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo, a professional event focused on exploring arts, culture, and science through immersive technologies.

	Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – it featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].		Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – it featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]]. It featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> also known as the HACode or The Toronto Code.<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref>

			In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison and in 2018 and 2019 by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.
	The opening year featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation also known as the [[HACode]] or [[The Toronto Code]].<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref> In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison and in 2018 and 2019 by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.

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	Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].		Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – it featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].

	The opening year featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation also known as the [[HACode]] or [[The Toronto Code]].<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref> In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison and in 2018 and 2019 by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.		The opening year featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation also known as the [[HACode]] or [[The Toronto Code]].<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref> In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison and in 2018 and 2019 by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.

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	'''VRTO''' ('''Virtual Reality Toronto''') was founded in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez]] as a [[Meetup]] group dedicated to [[virtual reality]] in [[Toronto]]. In June 2016, VRTO launched the VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo, ~~which is~~ a professional event focused on exploring arts, culture, and science through immersive technologies.		'''VRTO''' ('''Virtual Reality Toronto''') was founded in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez]] as a [[Meetup]] group dedicated to [[virtual reality]] in [[Toronto]]. In June 2016, VRTO launched the VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo, a professional event focused on exploring arts, culture, and science through immersive technologies.

	Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].		Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].

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	~~Started~~ in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez~~\|Keram Malicki-Sanchez~~]] as a [[~~virtual reality~~]] [[~~Meetup~~ ~~(website)\|Meetup Group~~]] in Toronto, VRTO launched the ~~'''~~VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo~~'''~~ in ~~June~~ ~~2016~~ – an ~~international~~ ~~exhibition and professional conference~~ exploring arts, culture and science through immersive technologies.		'''VRTO''' ('''Virtual Reality Toronto''') was founded in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez]] as a [[Meetup]] group dedicated to [[virtual reality]] in [[Toronto]]. In June 2016, VRTO launched the VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo, which is a professional event focused on exploring arts, culture, and science through immersive technologies.

	Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].		Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].

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	Started in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez\|Keram Malicki-Sanchez]] as a [[virtual reality]] [[Meetup (website)\|Meetup Group]] in Toronto, VRTO launched the '''VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo''' in June 2016 – an international exhibition and professional conference exploring arts, culture and science through immersive technologies. Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].		Started in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez\|Keram Malicki-Sanchez]] as a [[virtual reality]] [[Meetup (website)\|Meetup Group]] in Toronto, VRTO launched the '''VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo''' in June 2016 – an international exhibition and professional conference exploring arts, culture and science through immersive technologies.

			Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].

	The opening year featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation also known as the [[HACode]] or [[The Toronto Code]].<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref> In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison and in 2018 and 2019 by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.		The opening year featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation also known as the [[HACode]] or [[The Toronto Code]].<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref> In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison and in 2018 and 2019 by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.

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	== VRTO 2023 ==		== VRTO 2023 ==
	VRTO moved to the OCAD University waterfront location in 2023 and featured over 50 speakers. It included a summit on live virtual reality performers, which was the first time many virtual reality actors from different troupes were together in one place. These actors included Whitton Frank (The Under Presents, Ferryman Collective), Ari Tarr, Mandy Canales, Alex Coulombe, Debbie Deer, Nicole Rigo, and Jake Runeckles. The keynote was delivered by Amanda Watson, who invented the [[Meta Quest]] ~~Air Link technology~~. Other notable attendees included Dr. [[Thomas A. Furness III]], and Kyle Chivers - CEO of BLockade Labs. Panels included discussion on the intersection of game development and AI, and the future of [[Extended reality\|XR]] in education.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.torontoartsandevents.com/business/vrto-2023/\|title=VRTO 2023, Toronto Arts & Events, Aug 6, 2022}}</ref>		VRTO moved to the OCAD University waterfront location in 2023 and featured over 50 speakers. It included a summit on live virtual reality performers, which was the first time many virtual reality actors from different troupes were together in one place. These actors included Whitton Frank (The Under Presents, Ferryman Collective), Ari Tarr, Mandy Canales, Alex Coulombe, Debbie Deer, Nicole Rigo, and Jake Runeckles. The keynote was delivered by Amanda Watson, who invented the Air Link technology used in the [[Meta Quest]]. Other notable attendees included Dr. [[Thomas A. Furness III]], and Kyle Chivers - CEO of BLockade Labs. Panels included discussion on the intersection of game development and AI, and the future of [[Extended reality\|XR]] in education.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.torontoartsandevents.com/business/vrto-2023/\|title=VRTO 2023, Toronto Arts & Events, Aug 6, 2022}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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	== VRTO 2023 ==		== VRTO 2023 ==
	VRTO moved to the OCAD University waterfront location in 2023 and featured over 50 speakers. It included a summit on live virtual reality performers, which was the first time many virtual reality actors from different troupes were together in one place. These actors included Whitton Frank (The Under Presents, Ferryman Collective), Ari Tarr, Mandy Canales, Alex Coulombe, Debbie Deer, Nicole Rigo, and Jake Runeckles. The keynote was delivered by Amanda Watson, who invented the [[Meta Quest]] Air Link technology. Other notable attendees included Dr. [[~~Thomas_A~~. Furness III]], and Kyle Chivers - CEO of BLockade Labs. Panels included discussion on the intersection of game development and AI, and the future of [[Extended reality\|XR]] in education.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.torontoartsandevents.com/business/vrto-2023/\|title=VRTO 2023, Toronto Arts & Events, Aug 6, 2022}}</ref>		VRTO moved to the OCAD University waterfront location in 2023 and featured over 50 speakers. It included a summit on live virtual reality performers, which was the first time many virtual reality actors from different troupes were together in one place. These actors included Whitton Frank (The Under Presents, Ferryman Collective), Ari Tarr, Mandy Canales, Alex Coulombe, Debbie Deer, Nicole Rigo, and Jake Runeckles. The keynote was delivered by Amanda Watson, who invented the [[Meta Quest]] Air Link technology. Other notable attendees included Dr. [[Thomas A. Furness III]], and Kyle Chivers - CEO of BLockade Labs. Panels included discussion on the intersection of game development and AI, and the future of [[Extended reality\|XR]] in education.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.torontoartsandevents.com/business/vrto-2023/\|title=VRTO 2023, Toronto Arts & Events, Aug 6, 2022}}</ref>

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	== VRTO 2023 ==		== VRTO 2023 ==
	VRTO moved to the OCAD University waterfront location in 2023 and featured over 50 speakers ~~including~~ a summit on live virtual reality performers, ~~that~~ was the first time many virtual reality actors from different troupes were together in one place. These actors included Whitton Frank (The Under Presents, Ferryman Collective), Ari Tarr, Mandy Canales, Alex Coulombe, Debbie Deer, Nicole Rigo, and Jake Runeckles. The keynote was delivered by Amanda Watson who ~~famously~~ invented the [[Meta Quest]] Air Link technology. Other notable attendees included Dr. [[Thomas_A. Furness III]], and Kyle Chivers - CEO of BLockade Labs. Panels included discussion on the intersection of game development and AI, and the future of [[Extended reality\|XR]] in education.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.torontoartsandevents.com/business/vrto-2023/\|title=VRTO 2023, Toronto Arts & Events, Aug 6, 2022}}</ref>		VRTO moved to the OCAD University waterfront location in 2023 and featured over 50 speakers. It included a summit on live virtual reality performers, which was the first time many virtual reality actors from different troupes were together in one place. These actors included Whitton Frank (The Under Presents, Ferryman Collective), Ari Tarr, Mandy Canales, Alex Coulombe, Debbie Deer, Nicole Rigo, and Jake Runeckles. The keynote was delivered by Amanda Watson, who invented the [[Meta Quest]] Air Link technology. Other notable attendees included Dr. [[Thomas_A. Furness III]], and Kyle Chivers - CEO of BLockade Labs. Panels included discussion on the intersection of game development and AI, and the future of [[Extended reality\|XR]] in education.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.torontoartsandevents.com/business/vrto-2023/\|title=VRTO 2023, Toronto Arts & Events, Aug 6, 2022}}</ref>

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	Started in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez\|Keram Malicki-Sanchez]] as a [[virtual reality]] [[Meetup (website)\|Meetup Group]] in Toronto, VRTO launched the '''VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo''' in June 2016 – an international exhibition and professional conference exploring arts, culture and science through immersive technologies. Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].		Started in 2015 by [[Keram Malicki-Sánchez\|Keram Malicki-Sanchez]] as a [[virtual reality]] [[Meetup (website)\|Meetup Group]] in Toronto, VRTO launched the '''VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo''' in June 2016 – an international exhibition and professional conference exploring arts, culture and science through immersive technologies.

			Its inaugural year – held at the Mattamy Centre<ref>[http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/events/detail/vrto-world-virtual-augmented-reality-conference-expo-2016 Mattamy Athletic Centre Box Office]</ref> (better known as [[Maple Leaf Gardens]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]) – featured keynotes from [[University of Toronto]] Professor [[Steve Mann (inventor)\|Steve Mann]], Hollywood film director [[Brett Leonard]] – director of [[The Lawnmower Man (film)\|The Lawnmower Man]], Chief Digital Officer Ana Serrano of the [[Canadian Film Centre]] and Phil Lelyveld of [[University of Southern California\|USC]].

	The opening year featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation also known as the [[HACode]] or [[The Toronto Code]].<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref> In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison and in 2018 and 2019 by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.		The opening year featured a keynote, [[town hall]] and discussion panel around creating a Code of [[Ethics]] for Humanistic Augmentation<ref>[http://www.kurzweilai.net/code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation-the-three-laws Kurzweil AI] Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation: the three ‘Laws’</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation\|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/vrto-spearheads-code-of-ethics-on-human-augmentation/\|website=VRFocus\|accessdate=20 March 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Toronto Arts and Events\|url=http://torontoartsandevents.com/index.php/events/viewArticle/135\|website=torontoartsandevents.com\|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref> VRTO Spearheads Code of Ethics on Human Augmentation also known as the [[HACode]] or [[The Toronto Code]].<ref>[http://uploadvr.com/lawnmower-man-brett-leonard-steve-mann-vrto/ ‘Lawnmower Man’ Director Brett Leonard and Meta’s Steve Mann Keynote VRTO Conference]</ref> In 2016 and 2017 the show was co-produced by Jessy Blaze and Chrissy Aitchison and in 2018 and 2019 by Stephanie Greenall, Aitchison and Melanie Smith. Longtime collaborator Joshua Miles Joudrie served as a key production consultant.