The Virtual Reality Toronto (VRTO) Spatial Media World Conference & Expo—held June 25–26, 2025 in Toronto—focuses on immersive media across VR and AR. Beyond traditional XR content, VRTO also features AI-integrated sessions, especially the panel titled “Beyond Reality: The Present and Future for XR & AI‑Avatars,” which explores the convergence of artificial intelligence and extended reality—covering topics like AI-powered avatars, generative AI tools, and how XR brands can leverage AI in immersive spaces