Dear all,

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we extend our warmest welcome to you for the 30th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST), set to unfold in the picturesque city of Trier, Germany, from the 9th to 11th October 2024.

VRST stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration in the ever-evolving realm of virtual, augmented, and mixed realities. 

As General Chairs, we are honored to preside over this prestigious symposium, where cutting-edge research, groundbreaking systems, and transformative techniques converge to shape the future of XR.

This year, we are thrilled to announce that VRST 2024 will be dedicated to the imperative theme of reproducibility. In an era marked by exponential advancements and groundbreaking discoveries, ensuring the reproducibility of research outcomes is paramount. Guided by this ethos, we aim to foster rigorous methodologies, transparent practices, and robust frameworks that uphold the integrity and reliability of XR research.

VRST serves as a global nexus, uniting foremost research groups and leading industry pioneers in the XR domain. From illuminating keynotes to interactive discussions, this symposium promises a rich tapestry of insights, experiences, and collaborations that transcend boundaries and catalyze progress.

Join us in Trier, where academia and industry converge, ideas flourish, and visions materialize. Together, let us embark on a transformative journey that propels XR innovation to unprecedented heights.

Warm regards,

Benjamin Weyers, Daniel Zielasko, and Rob Lindeman

General Chairs, VRST 2024