Who it is for
- Business professionals who need to understand XR and AI well enough to make decisions about them
- Product heads and technology leaders planning XR products or projects
- Market-focused professionals who want to take XR solutions to market
What you will learn
The programme is built around five themes.
XR technologies
An introduction to XR technologies, an overview of XR devices, XR ecosystems and XR development tools.
The metaverse
Metaverse platforms, blockchain in the metaverse, metaverse economies and where XR, AI and blockchain meet.
Artificial intelligence in XR
How AI works with XR, AI for data management and security, AI models and XR compatibility, and AI-powered and emerging use cases.
Web 3.0 and the creator economy
Blockchain and Web 3.0, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), how NFTs are created and sold, the metaverse economy and product management in XR.
Calculating ROI and taking XR to market
Analysing costs in XR projects, calculating benefits and returns, cost-benefit analysis and maximising ROI. This theme also covers ethics in XR and the metaverse, XR project development, prototyping and market strategy, and use case discussions.
Format and duration
- Programme: Artificial Intelligence in Extended Reality Foundation Programme
- Start date: 9 November 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Fee: ₹40,000
The programme ends with final presentations and feedback from industry. Participants are also invited to the Metaverse Experience Centre.
Mentors and speakers
Industry mentors are Sangramsinh Pawar, Tanmaya (Tan) Sharma, Aman Sanduja, Saurabh Sameer, Jaspinder Bhatia, Ram Gowtham M, Saketh Bhagavatula and Abhay Gupta. Deep Sagar Verma joins as a guest speaker. The programme is supported by XR technology leaders Vijay Sethi, Dr Allen Baby, Manikant Gupta and Pankaj Diwan.
Outcomes
- A plan for implementing XR and AI in your organisation
- A method for evaluating business use cases and calculating ROI
- The knowledge to speak with authority about XR inside and outside your company
- Membership of the MEC Trailblazer Club
How to enrol
Use the "Ask about this programme" button to register. For corporate and bulk registrations, ask our team for the RFQ form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AI in XR Leadership Programme?
The AI in XR Leadership Programme, formally the Artificial Intelligence in Extended Reality Foundation Programme, is a 4-week course for business and technology leaders, run for 6 hours a week. It covers how AI, extended reality and the metaverse work together, and how to evaluate, cost and lead XR projects in an organisation.
How much does the AI in XR Leadership Programme cost and when does it start?
The AI in XR Leadership Programme costs ₹40,000. The listed start date is 9 November 2025, and the programme runs for 4 weeks at 6 hours a week. For corporate and bulk registrations, participants can ask the Metaverse911 team for the RFQ form, and individuals register through the "Ask about this programme" button.
Who should join the AI in XR Leadership Programme?
The AI in XR Leadership Programme is for business professionals who need to understand XR and AI well enough to make decisions about them. It also suits product heads and technology leaders planning XR products or projects, and market-focused professionals who want to take XR solutions to market.
What will I learn in the AI in XR Leadership Programme?
The AI in XR Leadership Programme is built around five themes: XR technologies, the metaverse, artificial intelligence in XR, Web 3.0 and the creator economy, and calculating ROI and taking XR to market. The last theme covers cost analysis, cost-benefit analysis, ethics in XR, prototyping, market strategy and use case discussions.
What do participants get at the end of the AI in XR Leadership Programme?
Participants in the AI in XR Leadership Programme leave with a plan for implementing XR and AI in their organisation and a method for evaluating use cases and calculating ROI. The programme ends with final presentations and industry feedback, an invitation to the Metaverse Experience Centre and membership of the MEC Trailblazer Club.
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