EXCITE XR Speaker Series #01: Kickstarting XR Development in Unity

“Kickstarting XR Development in Unity: A chat with Bradston Henry and Esteban E. Maldonado Cabán"

Join the first Northeastern University The Institute of EXCITE XR Speaker Series event for the 2025-2026 academic year to learn about developing XR in Unity. Bradston Henry and Esteban Maldonado Caban will discuss their work at Unity and career trajectories, highlight new tools for XR development like creating multiplayer apps, and talk about where they see XR developing heading in their industry.

About the Speakers

Bradston Henry
Senior Advocate, Education – Unity Technologies
Bradston is a game developer and educator advocate with a background in programming and game design. At Unity, he focuses on empowering students and educators to explore creative learning through immersive technologies.

Esteban Enrique Maldonado Cabán
Senior Developer Advocate, Multiplayer Solutions – Unity Technologies
Originally from Puerto Rico, Esteban helps developers bring their multiplayer and XR ideas to life using Unity’s latest tools. He combines his technical expertise and passion for teaching to make immersive development more accessible.