MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Jan 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Galaxy Corp.
(OTC:NXGA), a leading technology and content solutions company
developing dynamic, innovative consumer Virtual Reality experiences
and technology, is ready for another exciting year at the Business
Innovation and Growth (BIG) Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, bringing together
immersive technology pioneers and visionaries at the New World
Center on Tuesday, January 20,
2015. The event will feature the latest in 3D, virtual
and augmented reality technology.
Randi Zuckerberg, former
Director of Market Development and spokesperson for Facebook
will be the keynote speaker for the company's BIG Summit.
"We've seen technology change the way that the world thinks and
communicates over the past couple of decades, and I think that we
are getting ready for another major shift with the emergence of
Virtual and Augmented Reality," said Ms. Zuckerberg. "No
matter how much people think they know what is coming, these
revolutionary technologies are likely to exceed all expectations
with applications canvasing social media, entertainment, business
and much more. I look forward to sharing my thoughts at The B.I.G.
Summit." Randi Zuckerberg is a New
York Times Bestselling Author, the founder and CEO of Zuckerberg
Media and Editor-in-Chief of Dot Complicated, an online community
helping us navigate and "untangle" our wired and wonderful
lives.
"Randi Zuckerberg continues the
tradition of the BIG Summit's superstar lineups. These outstanding
global thought leaders present a rare opportunity for attendees to
network and gain insight from the very best in the industry," said
Mary Spio, President of Next Galaxy
Corp. "We are excited to partner with our industry leaders to bring
this year's extraordinary event to Miami
Beach."
In addition to Randi Zuckerberg,
noteworthy technology experts presenting at the day-long Summit
include: Peter Rubin, Senior Editor of WIRED; Avi Muchnick, founder of Aviary (Acquired by
ADOBE); Danny Cui of Vuzix
Corporation; Elizabeth Baron of
Ford Motor Company; Mary Spio,
President of Next Galaxy Corp; Diane Sanchez, Executive
Director, Americas Council for the Creative Economy (A.C.C.E);
Alan McGlade, Founder and Managing
Director, Digital Entertainment Ventures (DEV); Mats Johansson CEO
of EON Reality, Carlos Arguello,
Studio C, Melissa Saelzer from
Lockheed Martin, Rick Barker, Former
Taylor Swift Manager, and Sherman
Wright of Common Ground.
Since 2009, the BIG. Summit has welcomed audiences of
visionaries, thought leaders, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs,
media, business and community leaders to a day of BIG ideas.
Jerry Libbin, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce President and
CEO, added "Miami Beach is quickly
emerging as a technology hub, which has made it the perfect meeting
place for the best and brightest minds in the industry to convene.
We are glad that Next Galaxy has elected to host the BIG Summit in
Miami Beach in 2015."
"We are excited as leaders of the Creative Industry to be
working with the 'visually enlightened' in making the world more
open and connected. Through virtual reality, the industry is
introducing the technology of the future and something we have
never experienced" said Diane
Sanchez, Executive Director for Americas Council for the
Creative Economy who has been in the forefront of much of the
technology introduced into the Americas Region. More
details at www.BIGsummit.biz
With the B.I.G. Summit focusing on immersive technology trends
and an industry-wide concerted effort to make this affordably
available to consumers, other industries are also weighing
in. Education, Entertainment and Healthcare are at the
forefront of a breakthrough with the technology.
Education and Healthcare experts and visionaries will join in on
the discussions on computer-based games, simulations and virtual
environments, all providing opportunities to improve learning and
cognitive training in a rigorous and relevant way. Dr. Kini,
CEO and Chairman, Miami Children's Hospital and a visionary in
technology in Healthcare said, " Immersive technology has
significant potential to improve the way healthcare professionals
think and react in a bevy of situations. Research shows that
cognitive training can play just as an important role as physical
training and virtual reality programs have the ability to combine
the best of both worlds, ultimately creating a better environment
for patient care."
Attendees of the BIG. Summit will experience the state of
virtual reality, through first hand exhibitions by global and
emerging leaders featuring immersive experiences, and exclusive
real-world problems solved in the virtual universe. A special
treat for attendees will be a performance by Grammy Award winning
record producer, songwriter and musician Teddy Riley, who will produce a virtual reality
experience featuring a medley of Michael
Jackson songs he produced for the legendary superstar.
The performance takes place in the acoustically pristine concert
hall of the New World Symphony, combined with "Rock star" staging
and a 360 degree setting.
The BIG Summit takes place on Tuesday,
January 20 from 7 am until 6
pm at the New World Center, 500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, FL 33139.
About Next Galaxy Corp:
Next Galaxy Corporation is a leading developer of innovative
content solutions and fully Immersive Consumer Virtual Reality
technology. The Company's flagship consumer product in development
is CEEK, a next-generation fully immersive entertainment and
educational social virtual reality platform featuring a combination
of live action and 3D experiences. Next Galaxy's CEEK simulates the
communal experience of attending events, such as concerts, sporting
events, movies or conferences through Virtual Reality. Next Galaxy
is developing entertainment and educational experiences for VR
Cinema, VR Concerts, VR Sports, VR Business, VR Tourism and more.
In short, Next Galaxy is building the meeting places of the future.
For further information, visit www.nextgalaxycorp.com.
Forward-looking statement:
This press release contains forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are only
predictions and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that
could cause Next Galaxy's actual results to differ materially from
anticipated results and expectations expressed in these forward
looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties such as those described in Next Galaxy's
periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Contact:
Tina Brown
Next Galaxy Corp.
(877) 407-9797
Tina@ceek.com
Links
B.I.G. Summit www.bigsummit.biz
Summit Agenda www.bigsummit.biz
Next Galaxy Corp. www.NextGalaxyCorp.com
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