Max Rheiner (Birdly)

Dec 9, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

We humans have been dreaming of flying for a long time. For the first time this feels real with the flight simulator Birdly. Max Rheiner is the CEO and Founder of Birdly and also a media artist and the head of the Interaction Design master programm at ZHdK, led a team of design researchers and master students who worked on visionary concepts and early prototypes related to the dream of flying.

In-person event

About this event

Max Rheiner is a senior lecturer at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHDK), who has been teaching in both the bachelors and masters programs for the Department of Interaction Design, since 2006. The main areas of discipline that he specialises in are Embodied Interaction and Physical Computing. Of these topics, he conceived and developed the Physical Computing Laboratory for the Department of Interaction Design that has been running since 2006.

His research and artistic interest center on interactive experiences, which utilises methods from Virtual/Augmented Reality and Immersive Telepresence. Moreover, his artistic work has been recognised and exhibited in a number of international and well-renowned venues such as Biennale Venice, Italy, Ars Electronic Linz, Austria, and Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media.

Check out what happened

Speaker

  • Max Rheiner

    Birdly

When

When

Monday, December 9, 2019
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM UTC

Agenda

5:00 PMArrival & Networking Apéro
6:00 PMFireside Chat
7:00 PMNetworking

Organizer

  • Jens Wernborg

    Startup Grind Hong Kong

    Chapter Director

Partner

ImpactHub Zurich logo

ImpactHub Zurich

About Startup Grind

This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.

Our Mission

To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.

Our Values

We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

Tools & Discounts for Startups

Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.

Global Conference

Our annual flagship event in Silicon Valley brings together thousands of startup teams, investors and organizations from all over the world.

Join the Startup Membership

This membership gives you free access to networking, events, mentorship, office hours, and other exclusive opportunities curated by Startup Grind HQ.