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AWE USA 2027 is the flagship edition of Augmented World Expo, a long-running conference and exhibition for augmented reality, virtual reality and spatial computing. It brings together developers, creators, startups, investors, enterprise buyers, government representatives, artists and academic researchers who are shaping how immersive technology is built and adopted. The event is scheduled for June 14 to 17, 2027, in Long Beach, California, and is held in person. Alongside the conference stages, the expo floor features exhibitor booths, a Playground where attendees can try products, a location-based entertainment zone and a gaming hub. This AR/VR conference in Long Beach 2027 is also where the Auggie Awards are presented and new names are added to the AWE XR Hall of Fame. Attendees can follow keynotes and technical talks, see hardware and software demos first-hand, and take part in dedicated programmes for builders, startups, investors and enterprise users. A startup pitch competition, an art festival and an academic poster track widen the range of perspectives on show. For the XR community, the event works as an annual checkpoint on where spatial computing and AI-powered devices are heading.
AWE USA 2027 takes place June 14–17, 2027 in Long Beach, United States.
AWE USA 2027 is an in-person event.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Long Beach in mid-June sits under the coastal pattern Californians call June Gloom: mornings often overcast, afternoons clearing to warm sun. An augmented reality conference here occupies a waterfront convention district beside a working port, with the Queen Mary moored across the harbour. The city is markedly more relaxed than central Los Angeles thirty minutes north, and the shoreline path runs for miles directly from the venue.
Long Beach (LGB) is the closest airport, about fifteen minutes out and small enough to clear quickly. Los Angeles International (LAX) is thirty to sixty minutes by road with far wider route choice, and John Wayne (SNA) is a similar distance south. The Metro A line connects Long Beach to downtown Los Angeles in around an hour. Within the waterfront district, walking suffices.
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Coverage along the Los Angeles basin is dense on all major carriers. International visitors should be aware US roaming charges are high; an eSIM purchased before departure is normally far cheaper for a conference week. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
RMS Queen Mary. A 1936 ocean liner permanently moored across the harbour, now hotel and museum, with engine rooms and original art deco interiors open to visitors. It is directly opposite the convention district and reachable by a short shuttle or ferry. Two hours for the self-guided route. Tickets on Go City →
Shoreline and Belmont Shore. A paved beach path running several miles east from the convention district to a residential neighbourhood of low-key restaurants along Second Street. Cycling or skating the route is the local habit. Morning fog usually lifts by noon. Two hours.
Aquarium of the Pacific. A large aquarium on the waterfront focused on Pacific species, with shark and ray touch pools that make it viable for delegates travelling with family. It is a five-minute walk from the convention centre. Book ahead for weekends. Two to three hours. Tickets on Tiqets →
Naples canals. A small residential island district of narrow canals and footbridges laid out in the early twentieth century in imitation of Venice, walkable in a loop. Gondola rides operate. It is fifteen minutes east by car and almost entirely unvisited by conference crowds. An hour.
Which airport is most practical?
Long Beach is closest and quickest through security, but LAX offers far more routes at thirty to sixty minutes by road.
What is June Gloom?
A coastal pattern of morning cloud and cool marine layer that typically burns off by early afternoon. Pack a layer for mornings even in summer.
Is a car needed?
Not for the waterfront district, which is walkable. A car or the Metro A line helps for reaching central Los Angeles.
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