David Garcia, an investment banker based in London, had long planned to attend his daughter Emily’s first ballet recital in New York City. But when a critical business meeting required him to stay in the UK, the thought of missing such an important moment weighed heavily on him. Determined to still be part of the event, David turned to Faceport’s telepresence technology.

As the audience settled into their seats at the recital, Emily’s eyes lit up when she saw her father’s smiling face appear via the Faceport Helmet worn by David's brother sitting in the audience. Although David was thousands of miles away, the connection was immediate and real. As Emily danced gracefully across the stage, she could feel her father’s presence, his proud smile reassuring her as she performed.

After the recital, Emily ran up to her father's avatar beaming with excitement. “Did you see me, Daddy?” she asked, her eyes wide with joy. David, his voice filled with pride, responded, “You were amazing, sweetheart. I’m so proud of you.” The virtual interaction brought them together, even across continents, creating a memory they would both cherish.

Faceport allowed David to share in his daughter’s big moment. “It’s not the same as being there in person,” he reflected, “but it was remarkably close for both me and Emily. I'm even in her photos from that night!”

Faceport is designed to be a valuable tool for families, providing a way to maintain meaningful connections during important life moments, even when separated by great distances.