Rory Byrne

Founder at LocationXR. Member of BIMA: Immersive Technology Council. Co-Chair: UK5G Creative Industries Working Group.

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Founder at LocationXR
    Dec 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

  • Council Member: Immersive Technology Council at BIMA (British Interactive Media Association)
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Our mission is to Attract, Inspire and Upskill people in the creative industries.

  • Co-Chair: Creative Industries Working Group at UK5G
    Jun 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

    UK5G's remit is to support the development of the UK as a global leader in the development and adoption of 5G. Endorsed and funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the UK5G innovation network brings together organisations across the 5G eco-system, including our world-class research base, technology providers, investment, regulators, inward trade and, crucially, vertical industry partners yet to appreciate the benefits of next-generation connectivity.

  • Imagination (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • EMEA Director - Immersive Technology
      Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Immersive Studio - Director
      Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

      The Immersive Studio is a dedicated department established to liberate big ideas and connected experiences in multiple dimensions. Leveraging immersive and emerging technology we create emotionally compelling & memorable connected experiences for our clients. We present them in a meaningful context for brands. We craft experience with human-centric technology to engage & retain global audiences.

    • Business Analyst
      Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 · 4 mos

  • Happy Finish (London Area, United Kingdom)
    • VR/AR/MR & AI Director
      Feb 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Holding talks and taking advantage of Keynote speaking opportunities. Forging strategic relationships to gain insight and presence across the VR sector. Client servicing, project management and producing, from pre-production through delivery. Team Development

    • Director at Happy Finish
      Sep 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Identifying new opportunities. Client relationship management. Project management. Corporate Account Development. Event Presentation. Team development. Managing department of 21 VFX artists.