Ian Forester is a pioneering CEO and Co-Founder of VR Playhouse, a leading virtual reality (VR) creative studio with headquarters in Los Angeles. Ian's experience in theater directing, producing, and performing equipped him with the skills and passion to transform the VR production industry, providing immersive and transformative experiences for audiences. He's a member of Consumer Technology Association's Working Group for VR/AR, an Entertainment Advisory Board of RIT, and a sought-after speaker at conferences such as VRTO, SVVR, Siggraph, and SXSW. Ian has produced and directed over 60 VR and AR-related projects, including the world's first 360 lightfield production, festival selections for Sundance and Cannes, and an award-winning original work for SXSW.