113: It Never Goes Away with Rebecca Wade

In this immersive episode recorded live from the HETMA booth at InfoComm 2025, host Ryan Gray sits down with Rebecca “Bex” Wade of Igloo Vision to explore the transformative role of shared immersive spaces in education. From her nickname on her badge to her engineering team’s creative geometry problem-solving, Bex brings energy, humor, and insight to every corner of the conversation.Together, they dig into the flexible applications of Igloo’s tech—from virtual field trips to paramedic simulations to massive esports arenas. They also unpack the supportive community forming among higher ed institutions adopting immersive spaces, offering examples of peer-to-peer collaboration and content sharing. Whether you’re curious about building design constraints or want to see data spreadsheets in a dome, this episode proves you don’t need to wear a VR headset to step into the future.Topics DiscussedThe growing presence of Igloo immersive rooms on the InfoComm show floorHow immersive spaces are being used in higher education and K–12The role of Igloo Vision in transforming classroom experiencesMedical simulation, e-sports, and neuroscience applications of immersive techEngineering challenges (like low ceilings) and creative AV solutionsHow Igloo’s hardware-agnostic platform enables custom buildsThe design and planning mindset of educators vs. enterprise buyersThe “girl math” logic of multi-use investment in immersive roomsBuilding a collaborative user community across higher educationUsing Street View and ThingLink as entry points for immersive engagementConnect with Rebecca:Company: https://www.igloovision.comEmail: [email protected]: Rebecca Wade on LinkedInConnect with Ryan:Twitter: @Ryan_A_GrayLinkedIn: Ryan Gray on LinkedInEmail: [email protected] Links:Twitter: @HigherEdAVWebsite: HigherEdAV.com🎙️ Voiceover by: Chris Dechter💬Send feedback or episode ideas to [email protected]