Recently REA Cyber City hosted their annual flagship event Global TechFest 2026.

I had the privilege of being invited as guest speaker along with prominent speakers there!

I discussed on the topic of

“Immersive AI: Transforming Reality with Intelligence and Interaction”

Session Highlights

In my presentation, I addressed one of the biggest challenges today — the misunderstanding of the term “metaverse.”

I shared that the metaverse is not:

• ❌ Just virtual reality
• ❌ Not only gaming
• ❌ Not a single company or platform

Instead, it represents a convergence of technologies:

• Spatial computing (AR/VR/MR)
• Artificial Intelligence
• IoT and digital twins
• Decentralization and cloud platforms

Together, these are creating what I described as an Immersive Intelligent World — where digital and physical realities seamlessly blend.

I also shared real-world use cases from my experience in XR and emerging technologies, demonstrating how this shift is already underway.

For those interested, here are the slides from my presentation:

This is very covered in my book, there I have dedicated chapter cover metaverse myths and realities.

📕 Exploring the Metaverse - Redefining Reality in the Digital Age

“Exploring the Metaverse” is a comprehensive guide to the metaverse, the future state of the internet. Prepare yourself for what’s ahead by understanding the opportunities and challenges of the metaverse. This book calls us to action, emphasizing that its evolution is in our hands. You can find a detailed synopsis of the book here.

Available globally on Amazon and BPB Online as both paperback and eBook. Access a free preview of the book here.

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Thanks

Thanks to Sudhir Satija and REA leadership for the insightful discussion!

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