VR Square Mile

Talk

Wednesday 14 October 2020
15:00 - 16:00

Our City VR webinar provided a sneak peak of this revolutionary new platform, hear from the experts behind the project and industry professionals who will benefit from a comprehensive virtual map of the City of London.

A collaboration between the City of London Corporation, Innovate UK, New London Architecture and VU.CITY, the smart city platform captures every building, lamp post, window and traffic light to 2cm accuracy across its 2.9 sq km geographical spread– a first in accuracy and detail over such a large area. The new model will allow for an innovative new approach to planning and consultation and will serve as a vital tool in helping to help shape the future of the City of London.

Join our City VR webinar to get a sneak preview of this revolutionary new platform, hear from the experts behind the project and industry professionals who will benefit from a comprehensive virtual map of the City of London.

Programme and Speakers

15:00 Welcome from Chair

Benjamin O’Connor, Director, New London Architecture

15:05 VU.CITY Presentation
Jason Hawthorne, Chief Digital Officer, VU.CITY
Joanne McCarter, Head of Customer Success, VU.CITY

15:30 Panel Discussion

Speakers above plus:

Gwyn Richards, Interim Chief Planning Officer and Development Director, City of London Corporation
Emma Cowan, Relationship Manager, Innovate UK

16:00 End

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Speaker biographies

Benjamin O’Connor

Director, New London Architecture

Jason Hawthorne

Founding Director, VU.CITY

Planning and Development Director, City of London Corporation

Joanne McCarter

Head of Customer Success, VU.CITY

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