Agenda.

08:30 - Registration opens - tea, coffee, orange juice & hot breakfast rolls served

09:30 - 09:35: Welcome address

09:35 - 09:55: Using virtual reality and mixed reality for teaching and training. Dr Devon Allcoat - University of Warwick

09:55 - 10:15: An introduction to virtual and mixed reality hardware technology. Dominic Champion - SystemActive

10:15 - 10:35: Developing and evaluating evidence-based VR interventions. Elizabeth Box - Research Director, RAC Foundation

10:35 - 10:55: 7 things everyone should know before producing a VR film. James Evans - FirstCar

10:55 - 11:25: Mid-morning break - tea, coffees, biscuits & pastries served

11:25 - 11:45: Is hazard perception assessment and training better in VR? Prof. David Crundall - Nottingham Trent University / Esitu Solutions

11:45 - 12:05: How to create and deploy interactive 360 VR learning experiences. Renata Jakovljevic - VIAR Inc.

12:05 - 12:25: Using Virtual Reality to Evaluate Pedestrian Skills. Ian Edwards - New View Consultants

12:25 - 12:45: Virtual_Decisions - Using innovative VR in education to improve the life chances of young people. Claire Downes & Phil Hyde - Round Midnight

12:45 - 13:45: Lunch - hot and cold buffet served; see below for food options

13:45 - 14:50: Delivering VR interventions – experiences of road safety professionals - including:

  • Alan Hiscox - Director of Safety, British Horse Society

  • Adrian Spencer & Mark Campbell - West Midlands Fire/Police

  • Duncan Dollimore - Head of Campaigns, Cycling UK

  • Jan James - Director, Good Egg Safety

  • James Warner - Road Safety Officer, Devon & Somerset Fire Service

14:50 - 15:20: Mid-afternoon break - tea, coffee & biscuits

15:20 - 15:40: Sound design for VR experiences. Al Green - Buckinghamshire New University

15:40 - 16:00: Improving wellbeing with VR therapies, from Silverstone to Special Needs. Rebecca Gill - Nurse and founder of VR therapies

16:00 - 16:20: Elevating the training and education of driving instructors through virtual reality. Mark Born - Head of Driving Instructor Training Academy, AA Driving School

16:20 - 16:30: Closing remarks

16:30 - Conference closes

  • SELECTION OF SANDWICHES ON WHITE & BROWN BREAD
    Filled with Various Fillings with Clear Labelling

  • SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS
    Lightly Breaded & Enhanced with a Sweet Chilli Drizzle

  • MINI YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS
    Sausage & Onion Gravy

  • QUICHE BITES
    With Various Fillings

  • BAKED SAUSAGE ROLLS
    Cooked Until Golden Brown

  • COD BITES
    Lightly Fried & Served with Tartar Sauce

  • MOZZARELLA STICKS
    Freshly Prepared

  • TRADITIONAL PIZZAS
    BBQ or Tomato Base Topped with Mozzarella Cheese

  • CRUDITES
    With Celery, Tomato, Cucumber & Peppers with Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream Dressing

NOTE - if you have told us about any specific dietary requirements in advance, please make yourself known to the team as you have pre-prepared alternatives.

Menu.

Location
Tally Ho Conference Centre, Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7RN. The conference centre is towards the back of the car park in a separate building, as you are driving into the main driveway, head straight down towards the back of the car park.

Car parking
There are plenty of free car parking spaces at the conference centre, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dress code
Being a tech event, we’re going with casual. You’re welcome to wear business attire, but we expect most people will be opting for casual/smart casual.

Notes.

We look forward to welcoming you to ICE Live for this exciting inaugural event. Please find the full agenda, buffet menu and key event information below. If you require any further information or clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact James at FirstCar on james@firstcar.co.uk