Unity’s advocates help the creator community flourish by producing example projects, sharing their passion and knowledge, and celebrating your success. By showcasing the power and potential of Unity’s real-time 3D platform and tools – at game jams, studios, conferences, online, or elsewhere – advocates enhance skill sets and spark excitement about Unity’s limitless possibilities for creativity.Manuel is a renowned multidisciplinary futurist, artist, and advocate at Unity based in Montreal, where he pioneers advancements in mixed realities and AI. Born in Guadeloupe, he is the cofounder of The Haptics Club podcast, the first French/Caribbean artist to collaborate with OpenAI, and he’s been featured in Fast Company and The Guardian for his work with Dall-E. Manuel’s exhibition in Montreal, Caribéanofuturisme, introduced ChatGPT to over 900 attendees and led to his collaboration with Meta at the Oculus Gallery in New York. Manuel is focusing on emerging tech at Unity, specifically on the AI and XR initiatives.Manuel had the honor to speak during Unity’s #Unite2023 Keynote, announcing their new responsible AI platforms in front of 2000 people on Nov. 16th 2023 in Amsterdam.• Keynote overview: https://www.instagram.com/p/Czy1phso7jr/• Full keynote video: https://www.youtube.com/live/8ZIdejTiXAE?si=yPh6IvM4FQ-qQ4zN• Full event recap: https://blog.unity.com/news/unite-2023-awards-developer-resources• Unity AI: https://unity.com/aiManuel also presented a live demo of Muse working in the Unity Editor during the #GDC2024 Dev Summit, as well as multiple game developer events happening that same week.• GDC Speaker Info https://schedule.gdconf.com/speaker/sainsily-manuel/43248• GDC Session Info: https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/unity-developer-summit-unity-muse-accelerating-prototyping-in-the-unity-editor-with-ai-presented-by-unity/903630• Unity Muse: https://unity.com/muse

• Manage multiple Design teams across multiple products, industries and timezones• Main industries: AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction), ATM (automotive, transportation, and manufacturing), M&E (media and entertainment).• Design and prototype complete web/desktop/tablet/mobile/AR/VR authoring toolsets and workflows• Build high-fidelity flows and prototypes to describe product experiences, review with partners, and iterate towards a final design• Conduct design research, using internal resources as well as meeting directly with customers to ensure a users-first dedication• Work collaboratively with product, design, engineering and leadership teams to evolve product strategy• Partner closely with engineering, product, and business peers to find sophisticated but practical solutions to design challenges• Build & maintain relationships across various departments to ensure the design language consistency across platforms• Focus on domains such as: The Metaverse | Digital Twin | Creator Economy & Blockchain

Episode 3 of the official GenAI Masterclass: Ethics, Al, and the Future.With Ethan Mollick, Manuel Sainsily, Don Allen III and Allie K. MillerDelve into the ethics of Al and learn to align technology with your values. Manuel Sainsilyshows how to automate and optimize routine tasks and discusses ways to shape Al positively for the future.Stream now: https://masterclass.com/manuelsainsily

Watch the full talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zORi0X9iO7I&t=24sManuel is a renowned futurist, artist, and advocate at Unity, where he pioneers advancements in mixed realities and AI. He also teaches XR Design at the prestigious McGill University in Montreal. Born in Guadeloupe, Manuel is celebrated for his multidisciplinary approach to technology and art, and his advocacy for ethics, diversity, and inclusion. As the cofounder of The Haptics Club podcast and the first French/Caribbean artist to collaborate with OpenAI, Manuel has been featured in Fast Company and The Guardian for his work with Dall-E. His exhibition in Montreal, Caribéanofuturisme, introduced ChatGPT to over 900 attendees and led to his collaboration with Meta at the Oculus Gallery in New York. A trailblazer in the tech industry, Manuel continues to inspire, innovate, and educate on the global stage. His TED Talk answers the fundamental question: How can AI help the Caribbean realize their full potential today

How to implement AI responsibly? I was invited by LIghtspeed to speak in front of their top 100 business owners (and Lightspeed’s C-Suite team) during their private brunch at Taverne 1909 in the Bell Center in Montreal, and closed an eventful week with an ethical conversation.As a corporate trainer and advisor for ethics in emerging technology, it’s inspiring to see more and more clients investing in education on the subject. If you are interested in my services, feel free to shoot me a message or book me via the link in my bio!

I signed a contract with McGill University in partnership with Circuit Stream to become an XR Instructor!Learn about the course: https://mcgill.xrcourse.com/interaction-design

Lecturer for the Computer Science Club at University of Massachussetts Boston.

My team and I use creative technology to bring imaginations to life. We work with teens and kids who are battling life threatening illnesses. We believe in empowerment through creating music, videos, animation, virtual reality, game design and so much more. Let’s connect.

After successfully building a 10k+ members community from scratch on Clubhouse (XR Family) in less than 2 months towards the end of 2020, I’ve been approached by haptics experts to start a biweekly podcast, interviewing professionals from the industry and academia. Follow us on Twitter & LinkedIn @HapticsClub and don’t miss our next episode on all streaming platforms!

immersion.com in numbers: - 3+ Billion devices using our technology- 15+ award-winning design & products- 150+ licensed customersBack in 1993, when personal computing was still new, Immersion envisioned taking it one step further. The deep research into the then-experimental field of sensory technology began to change the way people interacted with their devices. The resulting touch feedback technology, or “haptic technology,” soon delighted consumers everywhere. People embraced the power of touch in their gaming consoles, automobiles, and smartphones. Immersion's Haptic Technology is more than touch, it’s about advancing the UX.The sense of touch takes the UX beyond the user-input relationship that we have with technology today. Touch broadens the way we engage in the digital world by creating a new space where we can interact with our digital environment, devices and other people. In addition, the technology behind haptics can drive innovative use cases and design across the entire body of interactive experiences.Haptics Experience Design (HaXD) - as defined by Oliver Schneider - is the design (planning, development, and evaluation) of user experiences deliberately connecting interactive technology to one or more perceived senses of touch, possibly as part of a multi-sensory experience.A "haptician" is one who is skilled at making haptic sensations, technology, or experiences.With my 10+ years corporate experience as a multi-medium UI/UX Designer, mixed with my freelance visual art background and passion for XR (AR/VR/MR), joining their Montreal research lab to help define the computer-human interactions of tomorrow was a no-brainer for me. Being able to work with people that have more than 20 years of experience in haptics is a unique opportunity, as well as growing the UX design philosophy within the company and our clients. Finally, my mission is to help increase the worldwide awareness around haptics while researching and publishing new patents.

We make human-centred experiences that distill complex interactions into elegant and intelligently designed interactions across digital channels for both consumers and employees alike.We work at the intersection of progressive strategy, creative vision, and transformational technology. A collection of renegades and realists focused on the single biggest business challenge: tomorrow. Nothing we do is hypothetical. Everything we do has a measurable impact.We imagine the businesses that will shape the world for years to come,And then we help our clients make them real.Specialties: Immersive Experiences (AR/VR), AI/ML, UI/UX Design, Design Thinking Practitioner, Consulting.

- Leading a talented team of multidisciplinary designers, focusing lately on adding new ground breaking features and improving the user experience of a suite of Mobile & Web Ordering Apps launched in October 2016 (3 iOS Mobile/Tablet Apps + 3 Android Mobile/Tablet Apps + 1 Responsive Website + 1 Content Manager System). Website: www.gololocal.com- Worked on projects successfully implemented at Bell Centre, home to the Montreal Canadiens ice hockey team, and one of the highest-traffic venues in the world with more than 1.5 million spectators annually. Website: www.fansentertainment.com• UI/UX Design• Brainstorming & Ideation• Sketching/Wireframing• Mockups/Prototyping• Project Management• Agile Methodologies• HTML5/CSS3• Branding/Logotype Design• Print Design/Copywriting/Marketing• Photo Manipulation• E-Commerce/Mobile Ordering• Web Responsive/Mobile/Tablet/Wearsbles/iOS/AndroidOther clients: AMQ, F1, Bell Center.For more information about FANS Entertainment, visit: http://www.fansentertainment.com--FANS Entertainment was founded with the mission of enhancing the fan experience at live events.The initial research that led to the creation of the company was conducted at Harvard University, and through collaboration with key industry partners. With a dynamic team at its core, FANS Entertainment has continued to evolve and distinguish itself as a leader in fan engagement. It is headquartered in Montreal.FANS Entertainment is part of the Paysafe Group, a global provider of payment solutions, trusted by businesses and consumers in over 200 countries and territories to move and manage billions of dollars each year. Paysafe Group was created after Optimal Payments acquired Skrill Group in August 2015. FANS Entertainment was acquired by Optimal Payments in May 2015. For more information about Paysafe Group, visit: https://www.paysafe.com

Leading the UI/UX Design department as a Senior Consultant and helping creating awesome products at www.sportvizor.com.UX Research, Web Desktop & Mobile Responsive Design, Native Mobile Design on iOS & Android, Wearables and VR Design, Print Design, Marketing & Social Media Development, R&D.

- Leading a team of talented UI/UX Designers, and working on high-traffic websites, by designing pixel-perfect user interfaces & enhancing the user experience of more than 115 Million daily visitors- Designing Tablet, Mobile, Desktop, TV & Console, Watch, VR & AR apps for well known brands.- Art Direction of many marketing campaigns, including a PR Stunt showcased on Times Square during 30 days.• UI/UX Design (Web, Mobile, Tablet, TV & Console, VR & AR, Watch)• Brainstorming & Ideation• Sketching/Wireframing• Mockups/Prototyping• Project Management• Agile Methodologies• HTML5/CSS3• Branding/Logotype Design• Print Design/Copywritting/Marketing• Photo Manipulation

- Designed interfaces for clients like McDonald’s, STM, L’Oréal, Desjardins, Ivanhoé Cambridge, Eaton Center, The Voice, CliniqueOVO, Hospitals and more...• UI/UX Design (Web, Mobile, Tablet, TV, Watch)• Graphic Design & Web Development (HTML5/CSS3)• Print Design• Marketing• Project Management

- Taught IT courses to over 150 students of varying skill levels (FR & EN)• Web Technologies• Oracle Technologies• Apple Technologies

- 120+ iOS & Android apps published for the most renowned festivals in the world (Osheaga, Piknic Electronik, Igloogest, Nuit Blanche, etc.)• UI/UX Design • Graphic Design (Web & Mobile)• Print Design/Marketing

- Created and managed branding and social media for an NGO• UI/UX Design & Consulting• Project Management/Marketing/PR

- Designed multiple websites & worked on iOS games (Mobile & Tablet)• UI/UX Design• Game Design

- Internship• Marketing• Computer Architecture• Network Administration• System Administration

- Internship• Web Design• HTML, CSS, PHP, CMS (JQuery & Drupal)• Adobe Creative Suite CS5 (Photoshop & Illustrator mainly)• Project Management

- Internship• Marketing• Computer Architecture• System Administration