Exploring Innovation Together: EGG, TCD & IADT Connect in The IADT Immersive Studio
TU RISE Elevate Supports Partnerships that Bridge Creative Practice and Emerging Technologies
It was a pleasure to welcome Drew Banerjee of EGG Post Production and VFX and Anil Kokaram of Trinity College Dublin, to IADT Dún Laoghaire’s Immersive Studio last week.
Discussions centred on how creative and technical expertise can intersect to drive innovation in Ireland’s screen and immersive sectors – from virtual production and motion capture to AI-enhanced VFX pipelines and future skills development.
The visit sparked exciting possibilities for collaboration between IADT, EGG and TCD building on shared interests in:
· Bridging engineering and creative practice
· Developing teaching and micro-credential pathways in technical arts
· Exploring joint innovation opportunities in virtual production, automation, and creative technology infrastructure
· Collaborative virtual production
These conversations exemplify how the TU RISE Elevate programme is helping IADT forge partnerships that connect creative practice with emerging technologies – supporting a stronger, more resilient creative industries ecosystem.
The TU RISE IADT Elevate Programme hosted an XR Design Sprint bringing together enterprises and creative practitioners to explore real-world applications of immersive technologies through collaborative, hands-on innovation. Over five days, participants developed early-stage concepts across education, culture and creative industries, supported by design thinking and industry expertise.
The TU RISE Elevate team was delighted to attend Amplify 2026, hosted by the IRDG Innovation Network, where Aisling Cox and Dorota Zurek gained valuable insights into innovation, R&D and collaboration. Thank you to the IRDG team for delivering such an inspiring event.
We were delighted to take part in the IADT Summer School on Research & Social Justice, which brought together researchers, educators and community partners to explore the role of research in creating positive social impact. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such an inspiring and engaging event.