Stereoscopic 360-Degree Hybrid Conference Experience at QoMEX 2024

The 2024 edition of QoMEX has the motto "Towards Immersive Digiphysical Experiences". While the conference as such is organised as an on-site event, the keynotes and demonstration session(s) will be hybrid, and the demonstrations will be complemented by specific hybrid experiences. For the first time in the history of QoMEX, streaming of the keynotes will be performed using a stereoscopic 360-degree format, which can be enjoyed by a set of remote participants using Oculus headsets. This paper provides an overview of the technical solution behind this hybrid experience. It also reports on tests and qualitative user experiences obtained so far. The visitors of the demonstration and hybrid experience session will have the opportunity to take a closer look at the system, experience it in action and report the quality of their experience. © 2024 IEEE.