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!

During the session, I spoke on:

“Immersive AI: Transforming Reality with Intelligence and Interaction”

Session Highlights

In my presentation, I explored how immersive intelligence is rapidly evolving around us — moving beyond virtual displays or simple digital overlays on the physical world.

Today, we are witnessing the emergence of environments where AI understands context, space, and human interaction, enabling more natural and intelligent experiences.

One of the key themes I addressed was the biggest misconception surrounding the “Metaverse.”

The Metaverse is not:

• ❌ Just Virtual Reality
• ❌ Only gaming
• ❌ A single company, product, or platform

Instead, it represents a convergence of transformative technologies, including:

• Spatial Computing (AR / VR / MR)
• Artificial Intelligence
• IoT and Digital Twins
• Cloud, Edge, and Decentralized Platforms

Together, these technologies are shaping what I describe as an Immersive Intelligent World — where digital and physical realities seamlessly blend to augment human capability and enterprise innovation.

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

Presentation Slides

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

Many of these ideas are explored in depth in my book, where I dedicate an entire chapter to Metaverse myths and realities.

📚 Signing Copies of My Books

It was a wonderful moment to hand over signed copies of my books to the REA Library.

📕 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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📕 Jagjeevan - Living Larger than Life

📕 Jagjeevan: Living Larger Than Life is a heartfelt tribute to the extraordinary life and timeless wisdom of Shri Jagguram—an enlightened soul whose values shaped generations. Blending personal memories with profound life lessons, it captures the essence of a man who lived with humility, discipline, compassion, and unwavering purpose.

This inspiring narrative is more than a biography—it is a practical guide for anyone seeking a meaningful, value-driven life. Jagjeevan invites readers to rediscover the greatness hidden in simplicity and to live larger than life through everyday choices.

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Acknowledgements

My sincere thanks to Sudhir Satija, and the entire organising team along with REA leadership for the invitation and engaging discussions.

Special thanks to Vikas Wadhawan for sharing valuable perspectives and experiences around these transformative technologies.

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