Accelleran was proud to participate in Digital Catapult’s first 5G Immersive Lab workshop, held at Eldon Square, where our very own Danny Hoyle shared key insights on how 5G and immersive technologies are set to transform the tourism industry. The event brought together industry leaders from Vodafone, MAADIGITAL, and the Connecting Cumbria project, providing a platform to explore how 5G can drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and increase productivity in tourism.
The session focused on real-world use cases, challenges, and the immense potential of 5G and immersive tech—such as virtual reality (VR)—in transforming the tourism sector. North East-based SMEs in tourism had the chance to engage in hands-on technology demonstrations and network with experts, gaining valuable knowledge on how to leverage these cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead.
The event focused on how 5G and immersive technologies like VR are transforming the tourism industry, showcasing success stories, and demonstrating practical applications for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The speakers included Angus Verhagen from Vodafone, Colin Kelly from MAADIGITAL, Danny Hoyle from Accelleran, and Jonathan Harris from the Connecting Cumbria project.
5G and immersive tech can elevate customer experiences through virtual and augmented reality, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation in tourism services by enabling seamless connectivity and enhanced digital engagement.
Digital Catapult will be hosting more workshops in the “Accelerate Innovation: Discover the Power of 5G & Immersive Tech” series. These sessions offer SMEs hands-on learning opportunities to explore how 5G can impact their business.
To explore Private 5G use cases and understand how Accelleran is driving this technology forward, visit our page here: Accelleran Private 5G.