Expert profile

Thomas Bedenk
Adjunct Professor of Creative Producing and Digital Strategies for XR at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and a freelance consultant and manager with over 28 years of experience in digital production. In the late 1990s, I worked as a designer and web developer and later ran my own game studio. Since 2015, I have served as a manager and consultant in the field of virtual and augmented reality. My areas of expertise include management, strategy, UX, innovation, games, and emerging technologies (XR/AI).
training focus
- Digital Transformation & Change Management
- Product Management
- Management & Leadership
- General Management
- IT Training
Professional experience
-
senior management
(2020
- 2024)
- Department: IT & AI
- Industry: IT
- Company size: 1,000 or more employees
- Description: Vice President of Extended Reality
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Human Factors (TU Berlin, 2013)
Working languages
- English
- German
Publications
- Handbook of Gaming Culture 2.0 (2026)
Industry knowledge
- Automotive industry
- Consulting
- Education
- IT
- Media
- Production