The Business models of Virtual Worlds and industry collaboration: Challenges and Opportunities

This OPENVERSE workshop will be exploring how national initiatives and industry can collaborate to shape the future of Virtual Worlds. The event will focus on identifying diverse business models, sharing national experiences and perspectives, and uncovering opportunities for cross-border cooperation and innovation.

The workshop will bring together leading organisations and industry experts to explore how emerging business models are driving the development and sustainability of Virtual Worlds. The discussion will highlight how collaboration between national initiatives and industry actors—including technology providers, digital innovators, and creative sectors— can foster growth, interoperability, and value creation across different ecosystems.

Participants will exchange insights on diverse approaches to monetisation, governance, and market positioning, reflecting on experiences from both established and emerging national or local initiatives. By identifying common challenges and opportunities, the workshop will help shape recommendations for scalable, collaborative business models that strengthen Europe’s digital innovation landscape.

Be part of the dialogue connecting ecosystems, industries, and ideas driving Europe’s Virtual Worlds forward.

If you’re interest to feature as a speaker/presenter at the event, please drop us a line at: [email protected]. Presentation proposals will be evaluated by the the organising team.

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Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/1UptM8YE5j