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Wednesday Webinar #7: Immersive Exploration - Building the Finger Lakes Virtual Museum with STQRY
October 29 | 9:15 - 9:45 AM
Join us on Wednesday October 29th at 9:15 AM for our Wednesday Webinar presentation from Kyle Pierce from STQRY to learn practical insights into designing and building your own captivating virtual experiences!
This webinar will showcase how STQRY was leveraged to create the Finger Lakes Virtual Museum, offering visitors an immersive exploration of the region's rich history and culture. Discover how this innovative project serves as a tool for local residents and visitors to explore the deep history of Ontario County. Learn practical insights into designing and building your own captivating virtual experiences.
Why You Should Attend This Session:
- Discover how STQRY empowers organizations to create engaging and accessible virtual museums, expanding their reach beyond physical limitations.
- Gain practical insights and inspiration from a real-world case study, seeing how the Finger Lakes Virtual Museum successfully transformed visitor engagement.
- Learn how to design and implement your own immersive digital experiences, opening up new possibilities for sharing your unique stories and collections.
Key Takeaways:
- Virtual museums built with platforms like STQRY are powerful tools for expanding accessibility and engagement, allowing you to reach a global audience and offer immersive experiences beyond traditional physical boundaries.
- Creating a virtual museum provides a flexible and dynamic way to showcase a region's or organization's unique stories and collections, fostering deeper connections with visitors and preserving cultural heritage digitally.
About the Presenter:
Kyle Pierce is the Director of Sales at STQRY, a platform specializing in digital storytelling and cultural engagement. He joined STQRY in 2014 and has been instrumental in helping museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions globally connect with audiences through innovative digital experiences. With over a decade of experience in the cultural technology sector, he is passionate about empowering organizations to share their stories in more accessible, interactive, and meaningful ways.
Co-Speaker: Jessica VanDeMar is the Marketing Director at Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. She joined the organization in 2022 as a Destination Concierge, and her role advanced to Marketing Manager in 2023. Jessica holds an associate degree in Tourism Studies from Finger Lakes Community College and a bachelor's degree in Tourism and Recreation Management from Niagara University. She is passionate about promoting the Finger Lakes region and has been recognized as one of Destinations International's 2024 "30 Under 30" recipients.
About the organization:
STQRY (pronounced "story") is a global software company providing digital solutions that empower museums, cultural institutions, tourism organizations, and other destinations to share their stories and engage visitors in new and interactive ways. With a focus on enhancing the visitor experience, STQRY offers a versatile platform for creating mobile and web apps, kiosks, audio guides, interactive maps, games, and online collections. Headquartered in Rochester, New York, STQRY's mission is to connect people, places, and stories through innovative technology.