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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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