Speakers

Erin Reilly

Founding Director, Texas Immersive Institute and Professor of Practice, Moody College of Communication, University of Texas

Erin Reilly is a creator, educator, and strategist known for pioneering new approaches to audience engagement, immersive media, and emerging technologies. She is Professor of Practice and Founding Director of the Texas Immersive Institute at UT Austin, where she leads award-winning research and projects exploring the future of media, AI, and participatory storytelling.

As Board Chair of the Immersive Experience Alliance and an advisor to SXSW Pitch and PBS programming, Erin is a recognized leader in immersive education and innovation. She frequently speaks at TEDx, SXSW, and global conferences, and has earned awards such as the Women Leaders of Austin, President’s Award for Global Learning, and an American Advertising Federation Gold Addy. Her current work spans immersive experiences, digital health projects, AI-powered research, and entrepreneurial ventures in XR and interactive media.