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# The Augmented Workforce 

Learn how AR, VR, AI, and 5G are reshaping industries and what this means for educators and future real-time 3D creators.

Join this fireside chat with leading tech futurist Cathy Hackl, author of the new book “The Augmented Workforce”, to learn about the rapid disruption technologies like AR, VR, AI and 5G are having in every industry and the implications for educators and the next generation of real-time 3D creators.

## 1. Session Overview

![](https://connect-mediagw.unity.com/h1/20210614/learn/images/2896afb1-5e04-4ecf-88dd-48ab0939e914_aug_ented_workforce_thumbnail.jpeg)

Join this fireside chat with leading tech futurist Cathy Hackl, author of the new book “The Augmented Workforce”, to learn about the rapid disruption technologies like AR, VR, AI and 5G are having in every industry and the implications for educators and the next generation of real-time 3D creators who will shape the future.

This session took place on **Thursday, June 24 at 5 p.m. PT**.
Recorded Session:


[Video](https://connect-mediagw.unity.com/h1/20210625/videos/4e86d67a-b4b7-4359-ae5f-d0be27a228f4_augmented_workforce_june_2021_press.mp4)

## 2. Session Guest

![](https://connect-mediagw.unity.com/h1/20210614/learn/images/5a3d48de-308f-42ed-88bc-e13ac6579275_1200px_Cathy_Hackl.jpeg)

## [Cathy Hackl](https://www.cathyhackl.com/)

Cathy Hackl is a leading tech futurist and globally recognized business leader specializing in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), & spatial computing. She is one of LinkedIn's top technology voices and a champion for diversity. BigThink named Cathy "one of the top 10 most influential women in tech in 2020" and she's been called the CEO's business guide to the metaverse. Hackl has worked with some of the biggest names in tech including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE. She leads the Futures Intelligence Group, a futures research & consulting firm that works with clients in tech, fashion, media, government, and defense implementing innovation strategies, strategic foresight, and emerging technologies.