V Inc. Takes Over Planning and Operation of XR Creative Award
The award continues under a new operator after a suspension, with V Inc. inheriting the brand while expanding creator support.
Reporting from 1 source: PANORA.
V Inc. will handle overall planning and operation of the XR Creative Award starting with the 12th edition, co-hosting with the XR Consortium. The award, held 11 times since 2015, was temporarily suspended in April 2026 due to operational changes. V Inc. will manage judging, creator communication, and partner coordination.
The XR Creative Award will continue under new management. V Inc., a partner company of VRChat Inc., takes over planning and operation for the 12th edition, co-hosting with the XR Consortium.
The award was suspended in April 2026 after the consortium cited changes in its operational structure. Following discussions, the two organizations agreed to co-host, with V Inc. handling judging, creator outreach, and partner coordination.
Both representatives expressed confidence in the transition. Consortium director Naotaka Fujii said entrusting operation to V Inc. could bring new developments. V Inc. president Kota Fujiwara said the company will inherit the award's history and brand while sending new creative culture from Japan to the world.
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