Save the dates: 19-22 January 2026
27 - 29 January 2025
San Francisco, California, US
Plenary Event
Plenary 2: Snap
28 January 2025 • 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM PST | Moscone West, Main Stage (Level 3) 

1:30 PM - 1:35 PM:
Welcome and opening remarks
Welcome and brief remarks from the AR|VR|MR chairs, including the presentation of a SPIE society award.

 

1:35 PM - 2:15 PM:
Plenary

Kenny Kubala
 
 
Kenny Kubala
Director, Optical Engineering
Snap, Inc.

Building spectacles: Snap’s vision for see-through standalone AR glasses
The introduction of Snap’s Spectacles has sparked the development of a new wave of interactive AR experiences. This presentation will provide an overview of the product and the cutting-edge optical technologies that enable its functionality.  Discover how these untethered glasses operating without additional devices, offer seamless AR interaction both indoors and outdoors—from bright sunlight to dimly lit environments.  They foster a shared environment where users can create, play, and learn with friends and family, offering direct interaction with AR content using natural hand gestures, much like handling real objects. Moreover, Spectacles come equipped with Lens Studio, a versatile platform that empowers both beginners and experts to craft the AR experiences they envision. Join us to explore the future of AR technology and discover how you can be a part of this exciting journey.

 


Event Details

FORMAT: General session with live audience Q&A to follow the presentation.
MENU: Coffee, decaf, and tea will be available outside the presentation room in the nearby exhibition.
SETUP: Mix of theater and classroom style seating.