Fabrizio Palmas
Professional Summary
Dr. Fabrizio Palmas is a leading expert in the fields of eXtended Reality (XR), immersive experiences and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a strong background in Business Administration and Computer Science, he led an interdisciplinary team at straightlabs in developing innovative training formats from concept to implementation. As a trailblazer in the world of XR and applied AI, Dr. Palmas leverages his extensive experience and expertise to create groundbreaking projects. Demonstrating significant entrepreneurial skills and a forward-thinking mindset, Dr. Palmas successfully guided straightLabs from its startup phase to a thriving, scalable business, positioning the company at the forefront of XR and AI-driven solutions. Dr. Palmas is also the founder of the Tech Boost Summit, an international initiative aimed at bridging the gap between economy, academia, and politics to foster collaboration on cutting-edge projects. Believing that new technologies in education are not just trends but necessities for a competitive economy, the Tech Boost Summit brings together leading experts, innovators, and decision-makers to explore how technology can drive economic strength. This summit exemplifies his commitment to advancing technological integration across various sectors. Notably, he has also contributed to the development of the immersive media designer apprenticeship in Germany as one of the selected experts from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB). In academia, Dr. Palmas held a professorship at the University of Applied Management and serves as a guest professor at prestigious institutions like the Technical University of Munich, Ravensburg University of Cooperative Education, Munich University of Applied Sciences, and Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland.
Fabrizio Palmas enhances the TUM Center for Educational Technologies as a member of their Advisory Board, bringing his knowledge to the forefront of educational technology advancement, and is also an Advisory Board member of Trilligent, a global advisory and strategic communications firm. His diverse skill set, complemented by certifications such as Professional Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Product Owner II, and Professional Agile Leadership (Evidence Based Management), has enabled him to make a significant impact across a wide range of professional contexts. Dr. Palmas' research interests span a wide range of topics, including innovation and technology, management and leadership, extended reality, innovative corporate training and lifelong learning, gamification, and artificial intelligence. As a committed member of the Open Gamification Code of Ethics (ID: 00117), he is dedicated to promoting ethical practices in the application of gamification strategies. In addition to his activities, he is member of the board of directors, a founding member and Education Cluster Lead at XR Bavaria e.V.. Leveraging his profound knowledge, Fabrizio is often invited as a keynote speaker at prominent events, where he shares his insights in various fields. His influential speeches are known to inspire, enlighten, and pave the way for novel ideas and collaborations. Besides his speaking engagements, he is a dedicated mentor. He extends his guidance and support to those seeking to make a mark in our society. His mentorship has proven invaluable at various events, fostering an environment of growth and innovation. Fabrizio's contributions extend to the world of academia as well. He is the author of numerous publications for prestigious publishers including Springer, Wolters Kluwer, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).