Four digital hosts welcome IMEX visitors in 26 languages
Visitors to the NewMedia Creative Technology Studiostand at IMEX America 2026 could choose a quiz topic, ask about the company, receive a compliment or invite a prediction about their future. Each choice opened a conversation with one of four animated digital characters in AI HOST, a format the studio develops for events and brand activations. A 12 ft high LED wall gave the chosen character a visible presence on the show floor. A touchscreen console and microphone provided the point of interaction. Participants entered their name before speaking, allowing the character to address them directly, and could ask follow-up questions as the conversation developed.
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