The official launch event for the ReGreen VR project will take place online via Zoom on October 21st, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. This Kick-off event marks the beginning of an innovative project that uses virtual reality (VR) to promote environmental education and the green transition.
The event will be hosted by Vlad Ionuț, a representative of the Openhub Association from Romania, and Keith Mellingen, from VRINN Immersive Learning Cluster in Norway. They will discuss the project’s objectives, the importance of international cooperation, and how ReGreen VR will contribute to ecosystem restoration and sustainable education.
What is ReGreen VR?
ReGreen VR is a project aimed at creating an interactive virtual reality platform that will simulate ecological scenarios and provide users the opportunity to explore the impact of sustainable practices in real-time. This innovative educational platform will be used to educate the general public, youth, and professionals in the environmental field about ecosystem restoration and green solutions.
The project is developed through an international collaboration between the Openhub Association in Romania and VRINN in Norway, each partner bringing unique expertise in environmental education and VR technology.
Event Details:
- Date: October 21st, 2024
- Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Platform: Zoom (The connection link will be sent to all registered participants one day before the event.)
- Speakers:
- Vlad Ionuț, Openhub representative – Presentation of the project objectives and Openhub Association’s role in its development.
- Keith Mellingen, VRINN representative – Details about the VR technology used in the project and the importance of the partnership with Openhub.
Event Agenda:
- 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM – Introduction and Welcome (Vlad Ionuț, Openhub)
- 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM – Presentation of the ReGreen VR Project and Key Objectives (Vlad Ionuț)
- 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM – The Importance of Virtual Reality in Environmental Education and Technology Overview (Keith Mellingen, VRINN)
- 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM – Q&A Session
- 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM – Conclusions and Next Steps
Why Attend?
This event represents a great opportunity to learn more about how virtual reality technology can be used to support environmental education and the green transition. You will have the chance to interact directly with the team behind the ReGreen VR project and discover how this innovative initiative can contribute to ecosystem restoration in Romania and Norway.
How to Register?
To attend the launch event, you can register by completing the following form:
Funded with the support of grants provided through the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021, under the Bilateral Relations Call.