The first consortium meeting was held marking the official project start of VAARHeT, a VoxReality sub-project funded by Horizon Europe. The first phase will run until end of November and focus on user analysis and system requirements to develop the future AI & AR pilot in Āraiši Archeological Park. The whole project will run until mid-2025 and tests the use of innovative AI voice-driven extended reality toolkits in the cultural heritage sector to improve visitor experience and accessibility.