19 May 2026 | AWE Team
AWE USA 2026 is 4 weeks away!
AWE USA 2026

This year marks a historic turning point for the XR and AI industry. With massive smartglasses launches and AI taking center stage, we are moving into new territory. Under the theme I, Spatial, we focus on the essential role XR plays in restoring human agency in an AI world.

With only one month left until the event, here's a short recap of the top reasons why you should not sit this one out.

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Join the XR Industry's Festival of Festivals

400+ Speakers and 16 Tracks

400+ Speakers & 16 Tracks

Explore a packed agenda featuring Fortune 500 case studies and talks covering everything from digital twins and gaming to the latest in immersive video and spatial computing. Four days, sixteen tracks, and the sharpest minds in XR all under one roof.

250+ Sponsors and Exhibitors

250+ Sponsors & Exhibitors

Get hands-on with the latest tech in our dedicated pavilionsPhysical AI, Smart Glasses, Reality Capture & Digital Twins — from companies like Snap Inc, Qualcomm, Nvidia, Google, and many up-and-coming startups pushing the edge of what's possible.

Gaming and LBE Hub

Gaming & LBE Hub

Experience the bigger, bolder Gaming & LBE Hub sponsored by Pico. Meet top studios like nDreams and Mighty Coconut, plus dozens of gaming influencers, and see the latest in XR gaming and location-based entertainment.

Builders and Startups

Promising Builders & Startups

Meet the next generation of innovators at the Builders Stage and Startup Pavilion. See live pitches from finalists competing for the "Startup to Watch" Auggie Award.

Immersive Art Festival

Immersive Art Festival

Try the official selection of narrative XR art and immersive videos. Experience 15 world-class artworks selected for their creativity and passion — right in the heart of the expo floor.

Research Poster Showcase

Groundbreaking Research Poster Showcase

Get a first look at the hottest research in the field. Explore 15 posters bridging the gap between academic labs and industry applications in healthcare, AI, and robotics — and try live demos.

Auggie Awards and Hall of Fame

Auggies & XR Hall of Fame

Be there for the 17th annual Auggie Awards to see who is voted best in the industry, and join us as we celebrate the induction of 8 new pioneers into the XR Hall of Fame.

Enterprise and Government VIPs

Enterprise & Gov VIPs

The most concentrated gathering of enterprise solution providers and end users comes together under one roof at AWE to demonstrate XR adoption in Fortune 500 companies and government sectors.

Global Media Coverage

Global Media Coverage

The most prominent media outlets and tech influencers are coming to Long Beach to cover major hardware launches and the industry's most consequential XR announcements.

Side Events and Mixers

Side Events & Mixers

Accelerate your career — and have fun — with plenty of side events and networking opportunities. From the Unconference and the Welcome Party to dedicated mixers, meetups, and (of course) the after parties, AWE is where the community comes home.


The XR Universe, Organized Around You

This year is trending to be the most consequential in our 17-year history. With major hardware launches and the industry's most important conversations happening under one roof, you won't want to miss a single day.

Grab your ticket before late pricing kicks in:

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