If Educational VR Is So Powerful, Why Isn’t It Scaling? by Juan Manuel Codó and Emilie Joly

Educational VR is often described as transformative — immersive, engaging, and capable of reshaping how we learn. Yet turning high-quality educational experiences into sustainable scale remains a complex challenge. This session examines the gap between innovation and adoption in educational XR. Drawing from the experience of developing and launching a STEM-focused VR project within the independent studio ecosystem — alongside perspectives on institutional implementation — we explore the structural dynamics that influence growth. From distribution models to funding pathways and procurement realities, the conversation focuses on alignment: what must evolve across the ecosystem for educational VR to move beyond promise and toward scalable impact. Session Speakers: Emilie Joly, CEO, Zoe Immersive Juan Manuel Codó, Founder & Director, Studio Soup This session was recorded at AWE USA 2026 - the world's leading XR + AI event series. To learn more visit: https://www.awexr.com/