Scheller Lunchtime Live: Virtual Reality and Its Place in The Future of Learning

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Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Friday February 12, 2021
      12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
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Summary Sentence: Scheller Lunchtime Live: Virtual Reality and Its Place in The Future of Learning

Full Summary: Join us at noon on Friday, February 12 for a chat with Scheller College of Business' MBA alumni Dave Beck as he discusses how VR technology is being used to train, reskill, and upskill the current workforce.

Scheller Lunchtime Live is a livestream series hosted by the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business featuring faculty, student, and alumni speakers discussing relevant topics for the tech-driven, digital age.

In this episode, Scheller MBA alumni and Foundry 45's Managing Partner Dave Beck talks about how VR technology is being used to train, reskill, and upskill the current workforce. The presentation will include several examples of case studies from companies including Delta Air Lines, UPS, and The Weather Channel.

Just hit "Attend event" on the LinkedIn event and visit the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business page on Friday, February 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET to access the session.

About Dave Beck

Dave Beck is a founder and managing partner at Foundry 45, an immersive technology company that develops enterprise-level virtual reality training experiences. His company has built hundreds of experiences for notable clients such as Delta Air Lines, Chevron, and UPS. A passionate advocate of his industry, Dave is a frequent speaker on topics related to technology and the future of learning. Before starting Foundry 45, he held leadership positions in both training and technology. Dave also serves as a board member at Georgia Tech, where he earned his MBA, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and the MAK Historic District.

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Scheller College of Business

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Faculty/Staff, Public, Undergraduate students
Categories
Career/Professional development, Seminar/Lecture/Colloquium
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Ernest Scheller Jr. College of Business
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  • Created By: Lorrie Burroughs
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Jan 27, 2021 - 1:55pm
  • Last Updated: Jan 29, 2021 - 12:59pm