Co-Founder and CEO
Thomas Soetens, as the co-founder and CEO of Immersive Design Studios (IDS), has been at the forefront of merging physical and virtual realities for over twenty years. His dedication to creating immersive, shared experiences led to the development of the trailblazing CANVAS platform.
Fortune 500 corporations, educational organizations, and celebrities use CANVAS to create engaging immersive experiences and interactive presentations that seamlessly flow from the physical realm into the virtual to interact with audiences in never-before-seen ways. To date, CANVAS has powered many firsts such as: digital twins, cloud based projects, generative AI, augmented and mixed reality projects, and the world’s largest hybrid events.
Soetens’ forward-thinking approach and proven business strategies have transformed IDS into one of the most trusted companies in the field of emerging and interactive technologies. Under his visionary leadership, the CANVAS platform continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of hybrid experiences.
Beyond his executive role, Soetens is recognized as an influential figure and a thought leader in the industry. He is frequently invited to speak at prestigious cultural, educational, and major tech events, including Siggraph and Nvidia’s GTC, where his insights and perspectives are highly valued.
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