Behind the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (UN) is a grand, global vision: to create a better and more sustainable world for all. However, global change starts at a much smaller level: with each and every one of us. In the “Tech for Good” exhibition, you can experience the 17 sustainability goals in virtual reality with the help of VR glasses. Different approaches are used. The goals are depicted in an artistic, documentary or playful way.

The exhibition “Extended Reality for the People of Europe” showcases outstanding European XR applications aimed at strengthening human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The exhibition will be complemented by a series of lectures by recognised experts, which will further explore the question of how the European idea and European values can shape virtual worlds today and in the future.

“At the End of the World ” is a walk-in sci-fi XR chamber music theatre for actress, singer and electronic playback, which celebrates its premiere in cooperation with MiR.LAB (Musiktheater im Revier) as part of the Places Festival.

In addition to XR experiences and exhibitions, the Places Festival also offers the opportunity to dive deeper into technology yourself. In different workshop formats, you have the opportunity to educate yourself in various tech topics from XR to AI. No matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, and no matter whether you are professionally interested or privately enthusiastic.

We want to see you dance! Movement is good for you and dancing lifts your spirits – even in virtual reality. If you want to see this for yourself, you can do so at the Places Festival in the VRoom. Discover various dance games and beat the high scores with your dance moves!