About us
We are here to advance the XR industry in the Triangle by connecting and empowering its community.
AWE Nite NC Triangle is a place for developers, creators, investors, founders, corporate decision makers and curious folk to come together to celebrate the activity and devote conviction around building an XR hub in the Triangle.
AWE Nite NC Triangle is part of two larger XR communities:
We are one of a number of cities AWE Nites are held in cities around the world. https://www.awexr.com/global/awenite
NCXR - A group linking together local XR efforts across North Carolina, all of which mutually support one another. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9377246/
If you wish to demo, sponsor, speak or volunteer at one of our events, please contact us using this form: https://www.awexr.com/usa-2019/awe-nite
Upcoming events
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XR + Edutainment - Sponsored by Excurio
Blume Studios, Stage 1 @ Blume Studios 904 Post St, Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, NC, USXR friends in Charlotte — this one’s coming up soon 👇
We’re bringing the NC XR community together for a special XR + Edutainment night, hosted by Charlotte VR & AR Meetups + AWE Nite NCXR — and this one’s a great mix of immersive storytelling, demos, and community.
We’re also really excited to collaborate with Blumenthal Arts on this one and host it at their creative space.
Come join us!
🎤 Guest speaker: Jules Rimbaud (Business Development Manager at Excurio U.S.)
🌍 Featuring Excurio — an immersive XR company based in Paris, France 🇫🇷
🧠 Learn how XR is shaping edutainment + immersive experiences
🕶️ Try a 2-min preview of “Horizon of Khufu: Journey in Ancient Egypt”
🎟️ Raffle for FREE tickets to the full 40-min experience
🎮 VR demos + hands-on time
💬 Chill networking with local XR devs, creators, and enthusiasts
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET
📍 Stage 1 @ Blume Studios
904 Post St, Charlotte, NCQuick talk, cool demo, and plenty of time to hang, try stuff, and meet ppl in the space.
Would be cool to have you join 👍About Excurio:
Excurio creates large-scale immersive VR experiences that blend history, culture, and storytelling. Their work focuses on transporting people into fully interactive worlds — often in collaboration with museums and cultural institutions.About “Horizon of Khufu: Journey in Ancient Egypt”:
This is a location-based VR experience that takes you inside Ancient Egypt during the time of the pyramids. You explore the Great Pyramid, walk through detailed historical environments, and experience a guided narrative that mixes education with cinematic immersion.3 attendees
Past events
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