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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251211
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SUMMARY:United XR Europe
DESCRIPTION:This combined event\, blending AWE’s globally recognized exhibition with Stereopsia’s strong European connections\, is set to send a powerful message to the XR industry in Europe. \nOPENVERSE partner XR4Europe will host the session “Mapping Europe’s XR Ecosystems” within the event on December 8 (from 13:30) in Track Room 4\, bringing together experts from different European countries to present the latest findings from national-level XR ecosystem studies. Experts will explore each country’s strengths\, challenges\, and development trajectories\, and discuss why localised\, embedded research is essential for building Europe’s broader XR landscape. \nPlease refer to the event’s official website for updates and registration.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/united-xr-europe/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTSTAMP:20260604T044201
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SUMMARY:Global Multistakeholder High Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe conference aims at triggering a global discussion on the principles for the global governance of Web 4.0 and virtual worlds feeding into WSIS+20. \nThe event will bring together\, from all over the world\, high-level policymakers\, technologists\, academics\, and community leaders who will collaboratively propose governance models of virtual worlds. It will focus on policy solutions for an ethical\, value-driven shift to Web 4.0. and standardisation issues related to virtual worlds (including internet standards) and its technical management. Alignment of those governance frameworks with the multi-stakeholder model of internet governance will also be a salient topic of discussion. \nFor more information: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/event-web-4-governance
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/global-multistakeholder-high-level-conference-on-governance-of-web-4-0-and-virtual-worlds/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T171000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044201
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SUMMARY:In person meeting with XR related projects financed under H2020 and Horizon Europe
DESCRIPTION: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 the VRAR Industrial Coalition\, where projects will present their goals and results\, followed by discussions on research priorities\, synergies and collaboration. \nOPENVERSE will be present at the event\, among the EU-funded projects participating.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/in-person-meeting-with-xr-related-projects-financed-under-h2020-and-horizon-europe/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T115500
DTSTAMP:20260604T044201
CREATED:20241129T094915Z
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SUMMARY:Interoperability: Co-creating Solutions with European SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Join this interactive workshop session hosted within Stereopsia by XR4HUMAN and OPENVERSE\, who will guide you through this journey. \n“Don’t forget about us!” Building a future where humans and machines collaborate seamlessly; Interoperability is the de-facto standard for realising and building a future where technology\, production processes\, and data formats converge. Interoperability: Co-creating Solutions with European SMEs\, with humans at the centre. \nGiven current limitations and the complexity of interoperability\, how is it a key enabler? \nWe invite participants to share their experiences: \n\nHow does interoperability\nHow the convergence of processes and industries impacts your work\nHow does interoperability affect multiple industries?\nWhat is the current state of interoperability and its emerging requirements?\n\nExamples of a variety of tools: \n\ngenerative AI systems such as Stable Diffusion (Image Generator)\nChatGPT (Large Language Model)\nXR innovations with high-visual-quality headsets and the efficiencies of cloud computing for rendering\n\n  \nHosts\nAlina Kadlubsky | XR4HUMAN Interoperability Work package\, Open AR Cloud Europe\nArta Ertekin | OPENVERSE\, Martel Innovate\nGalileo Disperati | OPENVERSE\, Martel Innovate \n  \nAgenda \n\nOpening introduction – Arta Ertekin | OPENVERSE\, Martel Innovate\n30-min Breakout roundtables\, each consisting of:\nOne moderator/facilitator\nOne dedicated note-taker\n4-7 members of the audience\n3-5 questions for each groups\nPresentation of roundtable summaries\nInteractive closing session | Q+A and live-sketching wrap-up\n\n  \nFor more information on Stereopsia’s programme: https://stereopsia.com/conferences/ \n 
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/interoperability-co-creating-solutions-with-european-smes/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTSTAMP:20260604T044201
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SUMMARY:Stereopsia
DESCRIPTION:Stereopsia is more than an event; it’s a catalyst for redefining human experiences through eXtended Reality (XR). As Europe’s foremost XR event\, Stereopsia ignites creativity and innovation in an energetic\, collaborative setting. With its roots in the 3D revolution of yesteryears (the event started in 2009!)\, Stereopsia remains at the forefront of technological evolution\, steadfast in its commitment to pioneering research and innovation. At its core\, Stereopsia fosters collaboration and cross-pollination among diverse audiences\, driving XR adoption across Europe and beyond. Located strategically in Brussels\, at the heart of European innovation\, Stereopsia offers a panoramic view of the XR landscape\, shaping the future of immersive technologies continent-wide. \nOPENVERSE and fellow EU-funded project XR4HUMAN will host a workshop at Stereopsia\, entitled “Interoperability: Co-creating Solutions with European SMEs“\, taking place on December 9\, from 10:30am. \nFor more information: https://stereopsia.com/
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/stereopsia/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTSTAMP:20260604T044201
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SUMMARY:NEM Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:This year’s edition of NEM Summit will focus on “Emerging virtual worlds for a new digital society”\, which is\, of course very aligned with OPENVERSE’s objectives. \nProject partner Francesco Panella (Martel) will be representing OPENVERSE during the panel about “Perspectives on Virtual Worlds industrial\, human arts” – taking place on October 23 at 16:30 – speaking about “Virtual worlds at the crossroads: between innovation and user protection”. \nMore info at: https://nem-initiative.org/nem-summit-2024/
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/nem-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T165000
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SUMMARY:DECIDO Final Event
DESCRIPTION:The DECIDO project‘s final conference promises an insightful day\, starting with a welcome and an overview of the future of policy-making and EU initiatives. Engaging Ignition Talks will cover crucial areas\, from evidence-informed policymaking for carbon neutrality to the role of data in smart cities. Subsequent sessions will focus on the DECIDO project\, addressing challenges\, presenting results\, and sharing stories from the four DECIDO pilots on issues like forest fires\, floods\, power outages\, and wildfires. The conference will also feature a session on bridging innovations and exploitation\, culminating in a discussion with representatives from other EU projects within the DECIDO Horizon Community. Lastly\, a presentation of the DECIDO book\, “A Paradigm in policy-making: the Horizon 2020-101004605 DECIDO project\,” by Sapienza Università Editrice will be held. \nOPENVERSE’s Project Coordinator Francesco Mureddu (The Lisbon Council) will be presenting the project within the event’s agenda. \nMore information on the event: https://www.decido-project.eu/2024/02/06/decido-final-event-shaping-the-future-of-evidence-informed-policy-making/
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/decido-final-event/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240206T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044201
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SUMMARY:Meeting of the VR/AR Industrial Coalition
DESCRIPTION:OPENVERSE’s Project Coordinator Francesco Mureddu (The Lisbon Council) has been invited to take part in the upcoming meeting of the VR/AR Industrial Coalition.\nLooking forward to the discussion of the work ahead of this exciting group of innovators in the field on Feb 6\, in Brussels! \nMembers and guests are gathering to network\, discuss the future of the Coalition and have exchanges on the mid to long term objectives for European XR industry and virtual worlds. \nFor more information on the Coalition: https://buff.ly/48FLkNE
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/meeting-of-the-vr-ar-industrial-coalition/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240207
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SUMMARY:Research to Reality
DESCRIPTION:A remarkable event that promises to shape the future of digitalization in Europe. It is organised under the Belgian presidency in cooperation with the European Commission. \nLearn more: https://www.researchtoreality.eu/
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/research-to-reality/
LOCATION:Albert Brussels\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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