Kathleen Cohen is a creative, thought leader and an immersive tech humanist as it relates to digital humans, virtual beings, the Metaverse, AI and the next 25 years of development led by media, entertainment, spatial computing, neuroscience, behavioral psychology and ethics. She focuses her work in three areas: Client Engagement, Speaking, and Industry Research.


Milken Institute 25th Global Conference
The Milken Institute Global Conference convenes the best minds in the world to tackle its urgent challenges and envision its exciting opportunities.
The event brings together individuals with the capital, power, and influence to change the world with those whose expertise and creativity are rethinking health, finance, technology, philanthropy, industry, and media.
Throughout the past two years, the pandemic has transformed the way we convene, collaborate, and connect—sparking both innovation for what’s next and gratitude for what once was. The 25th annual Global Conference will center on the theme of “Celebrating the Power of Connection.”
Join us as we once again engage with our community to share the adversities and achievements of this moment in history—translating lessons learned into building meaningful, healthy, and prosperous lives.
GatherVerse – A Step Closer to the Metaverse
Launched in 2021, we’re gathering earth’s communities to add collective values to the metaverse.
What is GatherVerse?
A global ecosystem where communities gather, discuss, document and share human centered approaches to the metaverse – where all technical and non technical industries are welcomed and have a voice.
We host a series of events year round and an Annual Summit assembling thought leaders, multi-industry professionals and practitioners to share their ideas collectively on how they view a humanity-first approached metaverse.
Global representatives who arrive, participate and share with their local communities.
Aurea Award 2022
AUREA is the leading European conference in VR, AR, XR, MR, and immersive entertainment. It’s a global community of leaders at the intersection of immersive technology, a forum for creators to build the products of tomorrow, and a space for for innovators to interact, engage, and learn. We strive to highlight the latest trends, celebrate excellence, and kickstart collaboration. Building on the success of our digital event last year, the 4th annual AUREA Award will combine physical, virtual, and digital formats. The event is presented by Europa-Park, whose industry-leading expertise offers attendees a chance to experience the latest entertainment.
AUREA Award: MackNeXT Honours International Pioneers of AR/VR Technology
January 19-20, 2021
Panel Discussion – The Essential Role of Storytelling in a Pandemic and Post Pandemic World. A passionate discussion from women in XR during Covid.
Moderator: Kathleen Cohen
Panelist: Cathy Hackl, Emily Olman and Amy Jupiter


Meet The Digital Embalmers Helping Celebrities, Brands And Individuals Plan Their Digital Afterlives
What happens when a company’s CEO who’s active on social media passes away? Does his family or the brand own what he said, tweeted, uploaded while he worked in the c-suite? Can the CEO be brought back as a hologram for a shareholders meeting?


Holoride Taps Russo Brothers and AR/VR Pioneers for Strategy Board
When Holoride showed off its in-car VR entertainment solution last year, it was clear the Audi spin-off was planning to turn famous Hollywood properties into interactive 3D experiences that will thrill backseat passengers…