Ben Erwin

Ben is the Creator of
The Polys WebXR Awards,
WebXR Summit Series, and
MetaTr@versal.
Co-Founder, Ready Player Golf

Championing XR Industry Advancement through Leadership, Collaboration, and Innovation

As the creator of The Polys - WebXR Awards, WebXR Summit Series, and MetaTr@versal, Ben Erwin has made a lasting impact on the XR industry by catalyzing awareness and engagement with the immersive web. With over three decades of experience as an internet frontiersman, he has been instrumental in advancing the industry through the recognition of its pioneers and providing advocacy platforms for thought leaders.

Ben's diverse background includes serving as a developer and executive for digital media agencies, where he created data-driven interactives for numerous major brands. In addition, he dedicated 13 years as a webmaster and consultant for the United Nations humanitarian section and partner NGOs, raising awareness for women and children in conflict areas worldwide.

A digital polymath, Ben's expertise spans marketing, management, programming, video editing, and writing. His experience in the browser wars led him to collaborate with XR industry leadership in producing the MetaTr@versal series of events. These gatherings galvanize the community around cooperation on the development and adoption of open standards and platform interoperability for the Metaverse.

Passionate about the potential of immersive content as a positive means for evolved human communication in areas like civics, journalism, and education, Ben shines a light on innovators' good works to preserve their legacy and inspire others to build upon it.

With a network of over 12,000 LinkedIn followers and 10,500 connections, Ben Erwin exemplifies dedication to the XR industry's growth, championing its advancement through leadership, collaboration, and innovation.