This is the first 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 workshop – held as an on-invitation only event – aims to start the definition of the OPENVERSE Technological Framework incorporating the vision of experts from the XR domain and supportive areas such as AI, Computing, IoT, Connectivity, Blockchain etc.

Virtual Worlds represent a transformative domain with vast potential to revolutionize how people interact, learn, work, and innovate. Across Europe, national initiatives have emerged to drive the development and adoption of Virtual World technologies. However, the landscape remains fragmented, and greater collaboration and community-building efforts are needed to amplify the collective impact of these initiatives....

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