ABOUT ME

Carlos J. Ochoa

Founder & Advisor, ONE Digital Consulting
President, VR/AR Association – Madrid Chapter | Co-Chair, Global Education Committee
Immersive Learning Founding Member | Member, ICICLE XR for Learning & Performance SIG

Carlos J. Ochoa is an international leader in Immersive Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Educational Innovation, with more than 30 years of experience in strategic consulting, digital transformation, and innovation ecosystems. His work bridges the fields of education, healthcare, cultural heritage, and smart cities, integrating human-centered design with cutting-edge XR and AI solutions.

As Founder of ONE Digital Consulting, Carlos has positioned the company as one of Europe’s most visionary leaders in immersive learning, recognized for developing impactful educational ecosystems that combine Extended Reality (XR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and experiential learning to empower institutions and learners worldwide.

He is currently President of the VR/AR Association Madrid Chapter and Co-Chair of its Global Education Committee, where he leads international initiatives to establish ethical frameworks, measurable standards, and scalable strategies for XR + AI in education.

Carlos is also a Founding Member of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN), and a contributor to the ICICLE X-Reality for Learning and Performance Augmentation SIG, dedicated to shaping the future of learning through immersive technologies. As a member of the AENOR Smart Cities Experts Group, he collaborates on developing national standards and certification systems for XR in smart cities, tourism, and education.

He serves on several expert committees focused on the application of XR in training, education, healthcare, tourism, and cultural heritage, promoting responsible and inclusive digital innovation.

Education

  • Engineer, Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM)

  • MBA in Entrepreneurship, Babson College (USA)

  • Postgraduate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Maryland (USA)

  • Digital Marketing for International Business Development, Certified Program

  • ITC & GIS, Siemens Data-Technic Schule (Germany)

Awards and Recognitions

  • 🏆 Most Innovative Immersive Experience Tech Company 2024 / 2025 – 
    Global Business Awards – Corporate Vision

  • 🏆 Most Innovative XR in Education Company – Europe 2022
    Global Business Insight Awards

  • 🏆 Top 10 Immersive Learning Pioneers 2023–2024
    Global Business Awards

  • 🏆 Best XR in Education Finalist 2024
    AIXR XR Awards

  • 🏅 Distinction in Innovation and Immersive Education Leadership 2025
    (VR/AR Association Global Education Awards)

Professional Experience

With over three decades of experience, Carlos has held leadership and consultancy roles at SIEMENS, Sagentia, and Cap Gemini, where he specialized in innovation management and technology-driven transformation.
He later founded E_Learning Consulting, a pioneering firm in digital education, before establishing ONE Digital Consulting, which today operates globally in the fields of immersive learning, digital twins, and applied AI for education.

Carlos has led numerous large-scale projects for ministries of education, European institutions, and leading cultural organizations, focusing on the design and implementation of immersive ecosystems and learning platforms.

Notable projects include:

  • Vivaldi 3.0 – An immersive symphony experience integrating classical music, storytelling, and XR.

  • The Symphony of Senses – A sensory and educational VR journey merging music, art, and science.

  • Immersive Music Planet – A global initiative connecting students and seniors through immersive music and nature.

  • SmartEducationLabs & XR Labs – Multidisciplinary training and research centers for immersive education.

  • Digital Twins for Vocational Training – Interactive ecosystems for real-time learning and skill development.

His programs have been adopted and validated by European ministries, universities, and global institutions, achieving measurable improvements in learning performance, engagement, and accessibility.

Publications and Research

Carlos is the author of multiple white papers and reports on innovation, AI, and immersive education, including:

  • “Best Practices in VR in Education” – VR/AR Association

  • “State of the Art of XR in Education” – VR/AR Association

  • “XR + AI in Education 2030” – ONE Digital Consulting & SmartEducationLabs

He regularly contributes to international conferences such as DES, PLANET, OEB, and the VR/AR Global Summit, where he delivers keynote sessions on XR ethics, human-centered AI, and the future of learning ecosystems.

Areas of Expertise

  • Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence in Education

  • Immersive Learning Design and Pedagogical Transformation

  • Digital Twins and Experiential Learning Ecosystems

  • Smart Cities and Sustainable Innovation

  • Human-Centered AI and Ethical Technology

  • Learning Analytics and Institutional Maturity Models

  • Strategic Foresight and Innovation Management

Mission Statement

Carlos advocates for a future where technology amplifies human creativity, empathy, and intelligence.
His vision for the “Augmented Campus” combines immersive experiences, ethical AI, and measurable learning outcomes to redefine how societies learn, connect, and evolve.