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SUMMARY:Digital Twins\, XR\, Web 4.0 building blocks for Virtual Worlds
DESCRIPTION:OPENVERSE\, in its work as a Coordination and Support Action\, is pulling together a community of key stakeholders engaged in the research\, testing\, experimentation\, development\, promotion and uptake of Virtual Worlds enabling technologies. The community of stakeholders is organised according to different building blocks\, as outlined by the European Commission’s Staff Working Document: information\, insights and market trends on web 4.0 and virtual worlds (2023). \nIn this workshop\, OPENVERSE delves into Digital Twins\, Extended Reality (XR)\, and Web 4.0 as core pillars shaping the next evolution of Virtual Worlds. Digital Twins provide real-time\, data-driven replicas of physical systems\, enabling simulation\, monitoring\, and optimization across interconnected environments. XR extends these capabilities into immersive\, interactive experiences that blur the boundaries between the physical and virtual realms. Web 4.0\, as the intelligent and decentralized evolution of the web\, serves as the connective tissue—enabling semantic interoperability\, autonomy\, and user-driven control across platforms.\nTogether\, Digital Twins\, XR\, and Web 4.0 drive the creation of immersive\, intelligent\, and interconnected Virtual Worlds\, where digital experiences reflect\, enhance\, and evolve alongside reality. \nParticipants will explore how these architectures\, frameworks\, and toolchains support the creation\, operation\, and governance of Virtual Worlds across use cases with the aim of: \n\nGather insights into the OPENVERSE Technological Framework\, particularly regarding how those technologies shape Virtual World infrastructures and integration across building blocks.\nFoster collaboration among European initiatives advancing VWs\, promoting synergies and knowledge exchange with other OPENVERSE assets\, such as the Observatory.\n\nTo ensure broad participation\, OPENVERSE will invite: \n\nIdentified EU-funded initiatives in its stakeholder network already deploying Digital Twins\, Extended Reality (XR)\, and Web 4.0 solutions within Virtual World use cases; and\nNew contributors\, through an open call for presentations\, showcase architectures\, blueprints\, standards\, and lessons learned from pilots\, testbeds\, and theoretical frameworks.\n\nOutcomes from the event will be synthesised into a consolidated report feeding directly into the OPENVERSE Technological Framework and related instruments\, helping Europe advance toward trusted\, human-centric Virtual Worlds. \nThis workshop\, last one planned in the series of workshops addressing the several building blocks will be of particular relevance\, given also the selection of building blocks that are largely defining the core of Virtual Worlds. \nTo select the speakers\, OPENVERSE is on one hand inviting already identified initiatives part of its network of Stakeholders with focus on Digital Twins\, Extended Reality (XR)\, and Web 4.0 and with use cases linked or relevant to VWs. On the other hand\, a call for contributions will be opened and circulated on social media channels and a selection of presentations will be done based on their thematic relevance\, and — where applicable — their involvement in Virtual World pilots or demonstrators\, even if Virtual Worlds are not their core focus. \nProject activities \nThe workshop will start with a short introduction by the OPENVERSE project\, giving participants an overview of the agenda and the reason why the workshop was organised. \nAfter the introduction\, the OPENVERSE team in charge of drafting the Technological Framework will present it in detail. The introduction will then be followed by pitches by selected participants and invited speakers. Furthermore\, the floor for discussions will be open and the organisers will moderate and address targeted questions that will spark discussion around key aspects that may require future improvements of the Technological Framework. \nThe workshop organisers will try to ensure that an equal geographical and expertise distribution will be represented. \nRegistrations are now open here
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/digital-twins-xr-web-4-0-building-blocks-for-virtual-worlds/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Key Requirements for a Sustainable European Virtual Worlds Ecosystem – Partners\, Ethical and Legal Requirements and Governance
DESCRIPTION:OPENVERSE project is continuing its new series of workshops\, designed to foster a shared\, evidence-based view of Europe’s Virtual Worlds landscape\, this series aims to reduce market fragmentation and align key stakeholders on technology\, adoption\, and ecosystem priorities. \nMore details on key topics and agenda of this third instalment will be shared soon. \nWho Should Attend? This event is tailored for EU-based organizations using Virtual Worlds\, solution providers\, policymakers\, think tanks\, and research organizations. By participating\, you will directly help feed and validate OPENVERSE project assets\, such as our technology mapping framework. \nJoin us to be part of the open discussion and help shape the future of Virtual Worlds in Europe! \nRegistrations are open at: https://ti.to/openverse/virtual-worlds-sustainability
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/virtual-worlds-sustainability/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260604T001657
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SUMMARY:Immersive Tech Week
DESCRIPTION:Europe’s leading festival for immersive innovation — where creativity\, technology and business connect to shape the future. Featuring 2\,500+ professionals\, 200+ speakers and 100+ companies from over 90 countries for 3 days of inspiration\, connection and business growth.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/immersive-tech-week/
LOCATION:Rotterdam\, The Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260604T001657
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SUMMARY:We Make Future
DESCRIPTION:We Make Future is business\, training\, and innovation accelerator that connects companies\, digital agencies\, software houses\, startups & scale-ups\, institutions\, and investors from 90 countries. 70\,000 square meters of exhibition space\, over 700 exhibitors\, 2\,800 B2B meetings\, over 100 side events dedicated to business and open innovation\, and 90 training rooms. Within the BolognaFiere exhibition center\, WMF brings together the best of global innovation. \n 
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/we-make-future/
LOCATION:Bologna\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Roadmapping and Policy Recommendations for Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0
DESCRIPTION:Picking things up from our previous online workshop on the topic\, this second webinar will have the objective of enhancing with diversely sourced insights OPENVERSE’s final targeted Roadmap\, providing up-to-date material on the related work carried out so far\, and taking stock of the evolution of the Virtual Worlds’ landscape\, in a fast-changing context – finally leading to a strategically tuned Roadmap for the years to come. \nThis event will have limited virtual seats\, so selected registered participants will be informed once selected to join. \nThe envisioned structure\, in a nutshell: \n\nSummary of the work carried out so far\, outlining the triple mission of enhancing the Roadmap.\nPresentations\, on the state of affairs of the SRIA endeavour\, and on how\, as of July 2026\, the Virtual Worlds’ landscape has evolved\, with its emerging challenges.\nInteractive breakout sessions\, facilitated by partner Inspiring Futures and fellow OPENVERSE consortium members\, to explore a series of open questions resulting from the April-June preparatory phase of the workshop\, and meant to examine and document several open issues which the Roadmap should integrate into its recommendations.\nA plenary session\, wrapping up the input and suggestions which might be integrated.\n\nCheck out and register to our resources to contribute to the conversation:\n\n\nOPENVERSE Roadmap\nOPENVERSE Observatory\n\n\nMore details on the agenda will follow soon – Registrations are now open at this link
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/roadmapping-and-policy-recommendations-for-virtual-worlds-and-web4-0/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
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SUMMARY:OPENVERSE Summit “Open and Co-Created Virtual Worlds for Europe”
DESCRIPTION:The OPENVERSE Summit 2026 is the flagship European policy and ecosystem event dedicated to building open\, interoperable\, and human-centric Virtual Worlds. \nTaking place in Brussels\, at the heart of EU decision-making\, the Summit positions Europe not only as a technological innovator\, but as a global standard-setter shaping the rules and values of future immersive environments. \nOrganised by the OPENVERSE Coordination and Support Action (CSA)\, the Summit will serve as a high-level convening platform bringing together EU policymakers and institutional leaders; Horizon Europe projects and research initiatives; Industry pioneers and technology providers; Civil society representatives; Investors and ecosystem builders. Its strategic Brussels location underscores its role as a policy-driven milestone aligned with Europe’s digital priorities. \n  \nWhy This Summit Matters Now \nVirtual Worlds are rapidly emerging as foundational infrastructure for Europe’s digital transformation. They are reshaping: \n\nIndustry and advanced manufacturing\nResearch and innovation\nCulture and creative sectors\nEducation and skills development\nPublic services\nClimate resilience and sustainability\n\nAt a time when global Virtual World ecosystems are increasingly shaped by closed\, proprietary platforms\, Europe must advance a distinct and future-proof vision grounded in: \n\nOpenness and interoperability\nHuman-centric and ethical design\nTrust\, safety\, and accessibility\nStrategic autonomy and global competitiveness\n\nJoin us in Brussels to shape Europe’s open and co-created Virtual future. \nSave the date here and register – The detailed agenda will be released soon.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/openverse-summit-open-and-co-created-virtual-worlds-for-europe/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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SUMMARY:EuroXR Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of EuroXR 2025 in Winterthur\, Switzerland\, which gathered more than 235 participants from academia\, industry\, and European projects\, the 23rd EuroXR International Conference – EuroXR 2026 will take place in Valencia\, Spain\, from November 3rd to 6th\, 2026 (Tuesday–Friday\, 6 half-days)\, with satellite events scheduled for November 2nd–3rd. \nOrganized by the European Association for eXtended Reality (EuroXR) together with the Institute for Research on Human-Centred Technology (Human-Tech)\, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia\, the conference will be locally co-chaired by Dr. Mariano Alcañiz Raya\, Director of Human-Tech and LabLENI. \nThis edition will also be organised as a joint event with the European Erasmus+ project Alliance4XR\, which will celebrate its final event during the conference. In addition\, other European projects will participate\, showcasing initiatives that address key themes such as XR in Industry\, XR for Cultural Heritage\, and XR in Education.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/euroxr-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Valencia\, Spain
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