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Alana Selkowitz
AI and Technology

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Immersive Technology & Social Impact | Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Real-World Change

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AI and TechnologyInnovation and the Future
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3 sessions below
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Keynote, Workshop
In person or virtual
Based in
Denver, CO
Travels internationally.
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Beyond the Headset: Can Immersive Technology Really Change the World?

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KeynoteUnder 1 hourIn person or virtual
For entrepreneurs and business owners, CEOs and senior executives, next-generation leaders, general corporate audiences, and boards and nonprofit leaders.

Can gaming and immersive technologies create meaningful social change if they never reach the people they're designed to help? Drawing on my experience at Unity, Games for Change, and as a VR impact producer, I'll explore the promise and limitations of technology for good, from powerful storytelling to the realities of funding, distribution, and adoption. Through real-world examples and audience discussion, we'll examine what it takes to move beyond innovation for innovation's sake.

  • A framework for evaluating the real-world impact of gaming and immersive experiences beyond engagement and novelty.
  • An understanding of the barriers preventing promising technologies from reaching mainstream audiences.
  • Practical considerations for designing experiences that balance creative ambition, accessibility, and scale.
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Promotion: None proposed. Required purchases: None. Attendee follow-up: None.

From Good Intentions to Real Impact: Building Partnerships That Matter

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Workshop1 to 2 hoursIn person or virtual
For entrepreneurs and business owners, CEOs and senior executives, executive peer groups, general corporate audiences, and boards and nonprofit leaders.

The strongest partnerships go beyond logos, sponsorships, and one-time activations. Drawing on my work connecting technology companies, nonprofits, educational organizations, and global institutions, I'll share lessons on building collaborations that serve both business and social objectives. Participants will apply a partnership framework to a real challenge and leave with actionable next steps.

  • A framework for identifying partners whose goals, resources, and strengths align with their mission.
  • Strategies for building partnerships that create shared value rather than one-time sponsorships.
  • A practical approach to defining success and measuring partnership impact.
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Promotion: None proposed. Required purchases: None. Attendee follow-up: None.

Beyond Entertainment: The Power of Games and Immersive Storytelling

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KeynoteUnder 1 hourIn person or virtual
For entrepreneurs and business owners, next-generation leaders, general corporate audiences, and boards and nonprofit leaders.

What happens when audiences stop watching a story and start participating in it? Drawing on my work across the gaming and immersive technology industries, I'll explore how creators use interactivity, agency, and perspective to engage audiences with important issues. Through examples and group discussion, we'll examine both the creative opportunities and practical limitations of these emerging storytelling formats.

  • An understanding of how interactive storytelling differs from traditional media and why that matters.
  • Examples of how creators use games and immersive experiences to explore complex social issues.
  • A framework for deciding when interactive or immersive technology adds real value to a story.
Session details and terms
Promotion: None proposed. Required purchases: None. Attendee follow-up: None.

About Alana

Alana Selkowitz is a technology and social impact leader who has spent more than a decade focused on gaming, immersive technology, and purpose-driven innovation.

At Unity Technologies, she led Unity for Humanity, supporting creators using technology to address social and environmental challenges. At Games for Change, she built partnerships connecting gaming companies, nonprofits, educators, and global organizations, including the United Nations.

Today, she serves as an impact producer for TRACES, an immersive experience exploring grief and loss, focusing on engaging audiences, building connections, and inspiring change through storytelling.

Alana brings a practical perspective to technology for good, drawing on her broader career in strategic partnerships, supporting creators, and turning ambitious ideas into real-world initiatives.

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