OPENVERSE, will participate to this webinar, organised by fellow XR Projects Cluster's member XR5.0. We've received an invitation to participate to present the project and contribute to a timely and relevant discussion on regulation and innovation in extended reality and Virtual Worlds. Representing OPENVERSE would be Alessandro Paciaroni (The Lisbon Council). Registrations are open here
This is the second of a 4-workshop sequence on the Technological Foresight of the Virtual Worlds, to be held online between January 16th and March 27th, 2025. The events are organised by OPENVERSE partner Inspiring Futures – with the assistance of Martel Innovate and Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) – targeting experts and researchers working from...
This meeting, which aims to gather XR-related projects financed under H2020 and Horizon Europe, will include a morning session restricted to projects to discuss the Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 initiative, related research and innovation topics as well as future priorities. This will be followed by a public session in the afternoon, open to members of...
This is the third of a 4-workshop sequence on the Technological Foresight of the Virtual Worlds, to be held online between January 16th and March 27th, 2025. The events are organised by OPENVERSE partner Inspiring Futures – with the assistance of Martel Innovate and Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) – targeting experts and researchers working from...
The European Commission and the 2025 Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU are organising a Global Multistakeholder High Level Conference on the governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds, on 31 March and 1 April 2025. The conference aims at triggering a global discussion on the principles for the global governance of Web 4.0 and virtual...
This is the fourth and final instalment of our workshop sequence dedicated to the Technological Foresight of the Virtual Worlds, held online since January 2025. The events are organised by OPENVERSE partner Inspiring Futures – with the assistance of Martel Innovate and Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) – targeting experts and researchers working from within diverse...
Virtual Worlds hold immense potential to transform the way we interact, learn, work, and innovate. Across Europe, national initiatives are emerging to lead this charge — yet fragmentation remains a key challenge. This is why OPENVERSE is organising a workshop to bring together National Initiatives and European-level efforts, including the European Partnership on Virtual Worlds,...
The XR EXPO is the B2B exhibition fair for Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR), or in short: eXtended Reality (XR). The focus is on XR technologies and professional applications of VR, MR and AR in industry, architecture, health, trade and crafts. The XR EXPO is characterized by XR industry giants,...
The 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day is a global gathering that brings together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of virtual worlds in addressing global challenges. Co-organised by ITU, FAO, ITCILO, UN Tourism, UNICEF, UNESCWA, UNECE, United Nations Guatemala, UNICC, UNRISD, UNU, the World Bank, and WIPO, this event serves as a...
The European Association for eXtended Reality (EuroXR) will co-organise this event with ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, ensuring the usual high-quality and impactful experience for all attendees. The conference will feature a diverse and engaging program, including keynote talks from distinguished experts, offering insights into the most recent developments in the field. Plenary sessions will highlight breakthroughs and emerging trends...
