Virtual and augmented reality technologies are nothing new and unique. They have long existed, but mostly they were related to the entertainment industry. The main reasons were their cost and incompatibility, as well as the lack of real applications in the economy. Today VR/AR technologies have overcome the critical phase of the Gartner's Hype Cycle curve, and their entry into the economy is irreversible. There are serious investments. VR/AR technologies are used in a variety of industries, from medicine to agriculture. They are used for training, learning, research, e-work and other applications. The VARE 2018 biannual conference is a meeting place for industry professionals, students and scholars to facilitate the exchange of experiences and the introduction of new VR/AR solutions. We would like to thank the authors for their contribution to the promotion of VR/AR technologies, which extends the scope of application and allows to select the most useful and sustainable solutions. We really hope that the VARE 2018 conference will be a pleasant and useful event, which will promote the development of business and scientific contacts of authors.