About me
Ben Erwin is the president and co-founder of the Academy of Immersive Arts and Sciences and the creator of The Polys - WebXR Awards, WebXR Summit Series, MetaTr@versal, and Ready Player Golf. His work has catalyzed awareness and engagement with the immersive web, advancing the XR industry through recognition of its pioneers. Ben has served as a developer and executive for major digital media agencies and worked as a webmaster and consultant for the United Nations and The New York Times. His programs galvanize the community around cooperation on the development and adoption of open standards and platform interoperability for the Metaverse. A digital polymath, Ben is dedicated to preserving the legacy of innovators and fostering the future of immersive content.
