More Than Tech: Fostering Human Connections in a Digital Age
In the heart of innovation at the LG NOVA Innovation Festival, I was surrounded by the future: XR, health tech, AI – the list goes on. It was here, among the buzz of groundbreaking ideas, I had the unique privilege to not just witness but actively contribute to the changing world. Sharing the stage with founders who are shaping our tomorrow was a profound reminder of the power of collective aspirations. However, it was the unscripted, human moments that left an indelible mark on me, underscoring the irreplaceable value of the #humanelement in our increasingly digital lives.
Pitching on the Big Stage
Stepping onto the platform at LG NOVA, I was prepared to share the Agora World story just once. However, life often has its own script, and unexpectedly, I was lucky enough to be given a second chance to present.
While there, it kept hitting me about how my team wasn't able to join me for the journey. There was a virtual essence to the event but it's so disconnecting - what if they could've been there with me?
Everyone at the conference had a colleague, a friend, or a family member that wishes they could've been there too - but couldn't make it. FOMO is a real thing but we all know that we can't be everyone with everyone at once. There are times we are apart. But again I'll ask the question,
what if you could be there even when you're not?
The Human Element in a Digital World
Each interaction at the festival was a reminder of the duality we live in: connected yet apart, present yet distant. It's this paradox that drives us at Agora World. We're working to breathe life into our digital experiences, ensuring that every connection made online feels as real and as human as our interactions in person. Our digital platforms shouldn't be a compromise on presence; they should be an extension of it.
Ethan Berg with Eric Jang, Founder and CEO of Deepbrain AI
Overcoming Distance with Technology
As I navigated the conference, the empty space beside me where my team should have stood was more than just physical—it was a reminder of the potential we have yet to fulfill. Our work at Agora World is an ode to this very challenge: creating spaces where distance is dissolved and presence is more than a physical condition—it's a feeling, a reality crafted by technology that transcends boundaries.
The Journey of Innovation at Agora World
Agora World isn't just a concept or a platform; it's a bridge between the physical and digital realms. We are at the forefront of crafting immersive experiences that embody the ethos of being present. It's about turning the 'what ifs' into 'what is'—making it possible for teams, families, and communities to stand together, to share moments, and to collaborate in ways that feel as natural and intuitive as being there in person.
Ethan and Tess Robinson of Slay Ventures
Gratitude and Acknowledgments
My solo trip to the LG NOVA Innovation Festival was made less solitary by the encouragement from afar and the support on the ground. Thank you to our beyond supportive investors, Tess Robinson and Slay Ventures for coming! Ryan Wang, your insights are shaping our path forward. To all the pioneers I encountered: Dr. David Zargaryan, Winston Choe, Alex Fang, James Hamet—it's the collective vision that drives us, the shared moments of understanding, that fuel our journey toward a more connected world.
Conclusion
The LG NOVA Innovation Festival was an embodiment of the future—a future where technology and human experience converge in meaningful ways. As I look back, I am filled with hope and determination. The questions we ask today pave the way for the solutions we live tomorrow. Let's continue to question, to challenge, and to innovate—for a world where we can truly be together, irrespective of the miles between us.
Come dream with us at Agora World. Tell us about the moments that brought you closer to others, no matter how far apart you were. Let's work together to create a space where every online interaction, meeting, chat, or collaboration feels as real and warm as if we were face-to-face.
What's your idea of a future where tech brings us all closer? Let's talk about it and make it happen, together.
