Bio

Arome is a Metaverse and Emerging Tech Strategist with a proven track record in Business Analysis, Product Strategy & Innovation. His visionary leadership in the Metaverse, Technology, and Innovation space has earned him a reputation as a thought leader. Arome serves as a Product Manager (AR/VR) at Experis Immersive, a startup focused on providing immersive technology solutions and design-led experiences in Africa. He leads the team at Immersive Tech Africa, a non-profit organization committed to democratizing access to Extended Reality (XR) technology in Africa through education, training, and research programs. Arome's exceptional expertise and innovation have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Next Economy Entrepreneurship Hero and Next Economy Impact Award from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He received the Digital Lab Africa #5 XR award, was selected for the New Dimensions Lab by Electric South, and was recognized as one of the ten emerging African creators by Garage Stories and New Images Festival Paris. As one of 24 global XR professionals selected for the Immersive Experience Focus Program organized by the Institut Français and New Images Festival, Arome's tireless efforts in democratizing Extended Reality (XR) in Africa has earned him a spot among the Top 50 Voices in VR, AR, and 3D (2022/2023) by Threedium. Arome uses his exceptional expertise to empower businesses and clients with valuable insights, analytics, and solutions to unlock the full potential of emerging technologies. He is an active speaker at emerging tech industry events globally. As a catalyst for innovation, Arome plays a critical role in driving progress and impact by bringing businesses, clients, and communities together to co-create and build the innovations of tomorrow.