David Gochfeld
XR Stories
Research Fellow
Speaker Biography
David is an Emmy award-winning XR creator, crafting interactive narrative experiences at the intersection of the real and virtual, merging traditional theatrical techniques and live performance with cutting edge immersive technology. His work has appeared at festivals and conferences worldwide, including Tribeca, Venice, Siggraph, SXSW, and the Future of Storytelling. David has also worked internationally as a theatrical actor, director and writer. He is currently a research fellow with XR Stories at the University of York, investigating experience design for performers and audiences in shared virtual environments, and the use of XR technologies for interactive and immersive narratives.