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Speaker Profiles

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This year’s VR Arcade & Attractions Summit brings together one of our most exciting speaker lineups in eight years. Industry pioneers, tech innovators, and visionary operators will share insights, strategies, and the latest breakthroughs in immersive entertainment.

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Steve Grubbs

CEO
As the CEO and co-founder of VictoryXR, I lead a team of educators, developers, and designers who create immersive and AI learning experiences for schools, corporations, and colleges. With 8 years of experience in the VR education industry, I have a vision to transform the way people learn and teach using metaverse campuses and curriculum.

I have a diverse and entrepreneurial background that spans across online marketing, e-commerce, technology consulting, and writing the law. I founded and own VictoryStore.com, a leading online retailer of custom products and promotional items. I also served as the past chair of Victory Enterprises, a technology services and IT consulting firm. Additionally, I was the founder of ChalkBites, a mobile app that connects businesses and immersive training. I hold a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, and I was a former chairman of the House Education Committee in the Iowa House of Representatives. I am also an active member of YPO, the global leadership community of chief executives, and I chaired the YPO Technology Network for two years. I am passionate about leveraging technology, innovation, and education to make a positive impact on the world.

Pete Stearns

Senior Director, Midway Operations
Industry Vet since 1990-ish
28 years with D&B
Owe much to many

Bob Cooney

Host
Bob Cooney is a global speaker, moderator, and futurist covering extended realities and the metaverse. He’s frequently called the leading expert on location-based virtual reality. His mission is preparing people for the massive change coming as these emerging technologies begin impacting not just our industry, but every aspect of our lives. He founded the VR Arcade Game Summit, the biggest dedicated location-based VR conference in the US.

Salem Thyne

President
I am excited to be leading the team that is changing the world of Esports Virtual Reality Gaming in America. Our first EVA location opened in North Texas in 2022 and is the only Esports Virtual Reality Gaming location in the USA. We brought this amazing technology from France in 2022 and will be opening new locations in Texas through 2023 and beyond. Join our team and contact us about investing in our growth across America.

I used my 20+ years in senior manager within the oil, chemical, and nuclear fuels business, to direct my effort in brining Esports Virtual Reality play to the USA. I have enjoyed immense success in an industry that is highly regulated, and will carry this into the world of technology and esports. Leading by example, I continually set the bar higher for myself and my team; achieving outcomes others said were unattainable.

For my team, I am a highly approachable mentor with a sense of humor. I provide engagement with an employee-friendly environment and bottom-up input, while maintaining high team and individual accountabilities with a fierce regard to safe operations.

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