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Date & Time
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Reimagining Local News: How CBS Stations Uses AR/VR to Tell the Story Within the Story
Hosted by CBS

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CBS

Description

Step inside the future of broadcast journalism with CBS New York, where innovation meets impact. In an era when local news is more vital than ever, CBS Stations is leading the charge in transforming how stories are told—leveraging cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology to bring viewers deeper into the “why” behind the weather, elections, and major breaking news. This immersive session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how CBS New York is redefining the traditional newscast. Attendees will meet the journalists and technologists driving this evolution, explore interactive demonstrations of AR/VR storytelling, and tour the legendary CBS Broadcast Center. From dynamic weather visualizations to real-time election data rendered in 3D, discover how CBS is making news more engaging, informative, and future-ready.

Neighborhood
Midtown
Session Type
Fast Track
Theme
Tech
Hosted by
CBS
Address
CBS Broadcast Center, 524 W 57th St., New York, NY 10019
Approx. Travel Time

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 35 min subway