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Helping young people, educators, artists and organisations explore, create and innovate with emerging technologies.

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Creative programmes, practical learning and new possibilities.

Creative Technology Programmes

Hands-on workshops that help participants create, design and build with emerging technologies.

Training & Professional Learning

Build confidence using AI and emerging technologies in education and youth work.

Immersive Experiences

Explore VR, AR and virtual worlds through practical creative sessions.

Creative Projects & Partnerships

Develop digital arts projects and collaborative experiences with HoloGen.

  • "Barry is a creative force at the intersection of people and technology. A true ideas machine with a rare depth of care and insight."

    Founder, Creative & Immersive Lead, Ireland

  • "Barry is a passionate advocate for using VR to empower young people. His deep knowledge, client-focused approach, and future-facing insight make him a supportive and inspiring collaborator."

    Digital Youth Work Lead, UK

  • "HoloGen provided expert guidance throughout my EdTech startup journey, from product validation using VR to building our MVP with AI-driven role-play tools. Barry's rare blend of creativity and technical insight made him an invaluable partner"

    EdTech Founder, UK/Ireland

  • "Working with Barry has been a total privilege. His depth of knowledge of how VR can be applied to social care and other settings is extremely comprehensive. He has guided us through every step of the process of setting up a VR project. He has a real understanding of both youth work and immersive technologies and his passion for the work is infectious. "

    Youth Service Manager, Ireland

  • "Barry delivered online sessions introducing us to VR opportunities. He also created Cities of Learning VR space and facilitated sessions with our participants. Barry is a VR learning and training expert."

    Cities of Learning Project Lithuania

  • "Barry is a wealth of knowledge in the realm of virtual reality, and how it relates with youth programming. Through his guidance, we’ve been able to develop a VR model for afterschool programs across the globe, which includes ongoing professional development for educators, youth-focused activities, and the global distribution of 400 Meta Quest 2s across 19 countries."

    Technology Clubhouse Manager, USA

  • “Barry understands how to introduce new technology without letting the technology take over. The young people were always at the centre of the work.”

    Youth Programme Partner, UK

  • “The sessions were practical, relaxed and easy to follow. People felt comfortable asking questions and trying things for themselves.”

    Youth Work Partner, EU

  • “HoloGen brings creativity and technology together in a way that feels open, practical and genuinely enjoyable.”

    Education Partner, EU

  • “The programme gave young people space to build, test ideas and discover what they could create with technology.”

    Creative Education Programme Partner, US

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