13th FOKUS Media Web Symposium

June 16–17, 2026 – Berlin

Alexander Zoubarev

Research Associate

Fraunhofer FOKUS

Alexander Zoubarev is a researcher and project manager specializing in the integration of generative AI and machine learning within immersive environments. Following his Master’s thesis on Network-Based Media Processing, he joined the FAME business unit at Fraunhofer FOKUS. There, he leveraged his expertise in distributed media processing to engineer low-latency 3D applications. Driven by the recent rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Alexander currently focuses on building responsive, AI-enabled immersive experiences that utilize multiple machine learning tools as core driving forces.

  • The field of Extended Reality (XR) is rapidly evolving, driven by advances in streaming technologies, new XR platforms, and a growing diversity of XR devices. This tutorial provides an overview of the current state of XR streaming and its increasing importance for delivering immersive experiences across headsets and emerging smart glasses.

    We will begin by examining the key technological trends shaping XR streaming, including cloud and edge rendering, low‑latency networks, and adaptive streaming techniques, and discuss their implications for scalable XR content delivery. The tutorial will then explore the role of XR streaming in supporting next‑generation XR experiences, with a focus on media, interactive applications, and virtual environments.

    In the context of XR platforms and devices, we will discuss how Android XR and recent developments in Spatial Computing are influencing XR streaming architectures. In addition, the tutorial will provide an update on the latest XR devices, with particular emphasis on smart glasses and display‑enabled wearables, such as Meta Ray‑Ban Display glasses and upcoming Android XR‑based devices including Samsung Galaxy XR.

    Topics include:

    • Tech Trends in XR Streaming: cloud and edge rendering, low-latency networks, and hardware

    • Next-Gen Immersive Experiences: delivery of high-fidelity media, interactive applications, and virtual environments

    • XR Platforms & Architectures: Android XR and recent developments in Spatial Computing

    • Evolving Device Landscape: latest hardware trends, including smart glasses, and display-enabled wearables

    Louay Bassbouss

    Senior Project Manager R&D

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

    Alexander Zoubarev

    Research Associate

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

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    Anne-Sophie Panzer

    Co-Founder & COO

    ZAUBAR

    Die emotionale Kraft von XR. Wie Magic Moments das Lernen aufs nächste Level heben.

    Dr. Sirkka Freigang

    CEO

    Dr. Sirkka Freigang Consulting

    AI Driven personlized XR Training (working title)

    Fax Quintus

    CEO

    i-mmersive

    AI agents in the industrial metaverse. From advisor to assistant and supporter with multi-agent systems (working title)

    Oliver Schuler

    Managing Partner & CTO

    TriCAT GmbH

    Closing the Gap: Immersive Simulation Training for Clinical Skill Acquisition

    Prof. Dr. Moritz Queisner

    Chirurgische Klinik, Digital Surgery Lab

    Universitätsmedizin Berlin