António Baía Reis

António Baía Reis is a researcher, professor, professional actor and digital artist. His work is interdisciplinary with a strong focus on immersive media arts. He has a BA in International Relations, a Professional Acting Diploma, an MA in Theater and Performance analysis and a Ph.D. in Immersive Media. His Ph.D. was done in collaboration with U.Porto and Stanford University and focused on XR and creative processes. Currently he is Executive Director at Utopia Voyagers Academy, the academic sphere of Utopia Voyagers, which is part of UTOPIA, a Los Angeles-based company founded by Eva Longoria, Alejandro Sáez, María Bravo, and Javier Garcia that aims to contribute to the construction of the metaverse ecosystem at an international level while continuing to work with the leading brands in the market. At UTOPIA, and within the product and agency departments, he also coordinates live performance and entertainment activities for the metaverse, by prototyping and developing experiences, workflows, and services using immersive media, motion capture, virtual production, and other related technologies. His professional experience in the fields of research, education, and cultural and creative industries leads him to regularly act as a senior consultant, creative and business mentor, educator, and keynote speaker in areas such as immersive media and all things “metaversical”, innovation in education, digital and performing arts, and entertainment.