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SUMMARY:Blockchain\, Photonics\, & Electronics\, and Digital Identity 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 promotion and uptake of Virtual Worlds enabling technologies. \nThe 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 explores Blockchain\, Photonics and Electronics as foundational enablers of Virtual Worlds. While Photonics and Electronics form the physical and infrastructural backbone that enables ultra-fast connectivity and high-performance computing\, Blockchain establishes trust\, transparency\, and decentralized governance across digital ecosystems. Digital Identity\, in turn\, empowers individuals and entities with secure\, verifiable\, and interoperable representations of self within these environments.\nTogether\, these technologies create a trusted\, high-speed\, and user-centric foundation for immersive\, persistent\, and interoperable Virtual Worlds\, where authenticity\, performance\, and sovereignty converge. \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 Blockchain\, Photonics and Electronics\, and Digital Identity 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\nThe workshop will be organised in two 1-hour blocks. The first will look at blockchain and digital identity\, the second on photonics and electronics. \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. \nWorkshop 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 and address targeted questions that will spark discussion around key aspects that may require future improvements. \nUseful resources \n\nOpenverse website\nOpenverse Technological Framework (general)\nOpenverse wiki – Technological Framework\nOpenverse Observatory\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\n10:00-10:10  \n\n\nIntroduction and Strategic Context\n• Introduction to OPENVERSE (Lukasz Powrol\, Insight Centre)\n• Objectives of the session\n• Overview of the OPENVERSE Technological Framework \n\n\n\n\n10:10-10:50  \n\n\nBlock 1: Blockchain and Digital Identity – Project Presentations\n• Speaker 1: Cesare Marzo (Namirial) – European Digital Identity Wallet and its relevance to the metaverse\n• Speaker 2: Emmanouil Spannakis (Trialog) – LICORICE Project \n\n\n\n\n10:50-11:10  \n\n\nBlock 1: Blockchain and Digital Identity – Open Discussion\n• Open discussion on Blockchain and digital identity as building blocks for virtual worlds \n\n\n\n\n11:10-11:50  \n\n\nBlock 2: Photonics and Electronics – Overview and Open Discussion\n• Speaker from the OPENVERSE Team – Discussing photonics and electronics within the OPENVERSE Technological Framework\n• Open discussion on photonics and electronics as building blocks for virtual worlds \n\n\n\n\n11:50-12:00  \n\n\nWrap up and Closing Remarks\n• Summary of key insights\n• Positioning within OPENVERSE \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistrations are now open here
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/blockchain-photonics-electronics-and-digital-identity-building-blocks-for-virtual-worlds/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20260413T162525Z
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SUMMARY:State of the market of Virtual Worlds in Europe – Key Technologies and Adoption
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a new series of online webinars organised by the OPENVERSE project. 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. \nThe agenda of the first instalment will cover a comprehensive snapshot of the European market and its technology landscape. \nHighlights include: \n\nProject Overview: A brief introduction to OPENVERSE by Project Manager Fabio Perossini (The Lisbon Council)\nCore Presentation: Led by Lapo Fioretti (Senior Research Analyst at IDC)\, covering the mission\, pillars\, and actionable insights for the European Virtual Worlds ecosystem\nConfirmed speakers: Michael Barngrover (Managing Director of XR4Europe)\, Lukasz Porwol (eGov Unit Leader Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics\, University of Galway)\n\nKey Topics: \n\nMarket Segmentation & Adoption: Exploring key sectors such as industry\, education\, culture\, tourism\, and public services\, alongside their pilot-to-scale barriers.\nTechnology Stack Overview: Deep dives into XR interfaces\, real-time 3D engines\, identity & access\, interoperability\, and privacy/security-by-design.\nAdoption Signals & Readiness: Identifying where adoption is currently visible and what is required to scale up across the EU.\nGaps & Opportunities: Addressing fragmentation issues and highlighting the need for cooperation to avoid duplicated efforts.\n\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. \nAdditional webinars in the series are scheduled for May 26th and June 16th. Join 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/state-of-the-market-of-virtual-worlds-in-europe-key-technologies-and-adoption
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/state-of-the-market-of-virtual-worlds-in-europe-key-technologies-and-adoption/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20260416T143227Z
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SUMMARY:OPENVERSE Observatory - Live Demo
DESCRIPTION:Join our partner XR4Europe for a live walkthrough of the OPENVERSE Observatory\, a new European platform designed to support collaboration across the XR and Virtual Worlds ecosystem. \nIn this session\, we will demonstrate how the Observatory works in practice\, including how to create a profile\, explore organisations and experts\, and connect with others through matchmaking and direct messaging. The platform brings together companies\, researchers\, initiatives\, and projects in a shared environment aimed at improving visibility and enabling new collaborations across Europe. \nThe session will also introduce the broader objectives of OPENVERSE and how the Observatory contributes to a more connected and accessible European ecosystem for immersive technologies. \nThis live session is open to professionals across industry\, research\, and policy. Participants are invited to ask questions and share their perspectives during the session via the LinkedIn comments.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/openverse-observatory-live-demo/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20260223T135100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T140511Z
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SUMMARY:Business perspectives: real-world experiences in national initiatives ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:As part of the OPENVERSE dialogue series with National Initiatives on Virtual Worlds\, this workshop\nintroduces a shift in perspective: placing SMEs and startups at the centre of the discussion. While previous exchanges have largely focused on institutional and strategic viewpoints\, this session foregrounds the end-users and beneficiaries of national and European virtual worlds initiatives. SMEs and startups are key drivers of innovation\, experimentation\, and market uptake in virtual worlds. Their direct experiences offer valuable insights into how national initiatives support\, or could better support\, business development\, scalability\, and competitiveness within the European Single Market and beyond. \nThe workshop aims to: \n\nCapture concrete business use cases of SMEs and startups engaging with national initiatives on\nVirtual Worlds\nIdentify benefits\, pain points\, and barriers encountered in these collaborations\nEnable national initiatives to better understand SMEs’ expectations and refine their value\npropositions\nReflect on Europe’s competitive advantages and opportunities from the European Digital Single\nMarket in Virtual Worlds\nDiscuss the effectiveness of national and European support services for scaling and\ninternationalisation\n\nBy presenting a “customer perspective\,” the session encourages constructive reflection and mutual\nlearning across the ecosystem. \nThe workshop is designed as a highly interactive session to encourage participation and open exchange. \nOpening session:\nA short introduction by the OPENVERSE project\, outlining the objectives\, agenda\, and broader\ncontext of the workshop within the OPENVERSE activities. \nSME and startup interventions:\nA selected group of SMEs and startups from the networks of National Initiatives will present short\,\nexperience-based contributions addressing: \n\nBusiness use cases in Virtual Worlds\nTangible benefits from collaboration with national initiatives\nKey challenges and unmet needs\n\n\nAgenda\n15:00-15:10 | Opening \n15:10-16:00 | Presentations by SMEs and Startups\nSam Shennan (Veles Production/XR Polska)\nAdele Keane (Imvizar)\nDamon Hernandez (Mixxreality)\nFlorian Waldeck (C4Trends)\nSilvo Katalenić (Art Rebel 9) \n16:00-16:30 | Q&A and open discussion with national initiatives \nRegistration form
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/business-perspectives-real-world-experiences-in-national-initiatives-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20260210T164008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T164008Z
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SUMMARY:Pilot 4 Webinar: XR5.0 Technologies for Worker-Centric Aircraft Maintenance Training
DESCRIPTION:The XR5.0 project‘s Pilot 4 Webinar\, titled “XR5.0 Technologies for Worker-Centric Aircraft Maintenance Training\,” will take place on February 19\, 2026\, at 10:00 CET. The session will present the progress and planned activities of Pilot 4\, highlighting how XR5.0 technologies aim to support aircraft maintenance training in a worker-centric manner. \nThe webinar will begin with an introduction to the session\, followed by an overview and context of aircraft maintenance training\, setting the foundation for the subsequent presentations. \nThe webinar will then continue with an outline of the use cases of XR5.0 in aircraft maintenance training\, providing insights into how the project intends to integrate XR solutions into relevant training scenarios. This will be followed by a presentation on adaptive user interfaces in virtual training\, focusing on the design of sentient AUIs to enhance the training experience. \nAdditionally\, the session will include an overview of the worker shadowing and monitoring module developed for aircraft maintenance training\, showcasing how the module is designed to support workers throughout the training process. \nParticipants will also be invited to take part in live audience feedback and a real-time survey\, enabling direct interaction and input during the webinar. The event will conclude with an open discussion and Q&A session\, offering attendees the opportunity to further engage with the topics presented
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/pilot-4-webinar-xr5-0-technologies-for-worker-centric-aircraft-maintenance-training/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20260123T142149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T143847Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Worlds Partnership Info Day and Brokerage Event
DESCRIPTION:On 3 February\, the VWA and the European Commission are organising the official brokerage event for the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-01 (Developing and demonstrating core technologies for Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0). \n\n\n\nThe event will present the main features of the call\, and will support consortium building through pitching. \n\n\n\nInterested participants are invited to prepare a 3 minute pitch for presentation during the on-line event. In case of a large number of pitch proposals received\, the pitches could be organised in different break-out sessions based on the topic. 
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/virtual-worlds-partnership-info-day-and-brokerage-event/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20260107T130734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T130734Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Worlds Connect Brokerage Event
DESCRIPTION:This international online brokerage event is designed to support consortium building for upcoming Horizon Europe\, Digital Europe and Creative Europe calls related to Virtual Worlds and immersive technologies. The event combines information sessions\, project showcases\, pitching\, thematic networking and one-to-one matchmaking to facilitate targeted collaboration among research\, industry\, public sector and innovation support stakeholders.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/virtual-worlds-connect-brokerage-event/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20251119T105221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T110111Z
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SUMMARY:The Business models of Virtual Worlds and industry collaboration: Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This OPENVERSE workshop will be exploring how national initiatives and industry can collaborate to shape the future of Virtual Worlds. The event will focus on identifying diverse business models\, sharing national experiences and perspectives\, and uncovering opportunities for cross-border cooperation and innovation. \nThe workshop will bring together leading organisations and industry experts to explore how emerging business models are driving the development and sustainability of Virtual Worlds. The discussion will highlight how collaboration between national initiatives and industry actors—including technology providers\, digital innovators\, and creative sectors— can foster growth\, interoperability\, and value creation across different ecosystems. \nParticipants will exchange insights on diverse approaches to monetisation\, governance\, and market positioning\, reflecting on experiences from both established and emerging national or local initiatives. By identifying common challenges and opportunities\, the workshop will help shape recommendations for scalable\, collaborative business models that strengthen Europe’s digital innovation landscape. \nBe part of the dialogue connecting ecosystems\, industries\, and ideas driving Europe’s Virtual Worlds forward. \nIf you’re interest to feature as a speaker/presenter at the event\, please drop us a line at: operations@bdva.eu. Presentation proposals will be evaluated by the the organising team. \n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:10\nWelcome and introduction \n\n\n11:10 – 12:00\nPresentations by national initiatives \nAfter each presentation there will be a short Q&A session\n\n\n12:00 – 12:25\nNews from national initiatives\n\n\n12:25 – 12:30\nClosing\n\n\n\n  \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/e/1UptM8YE5j
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/the-business-models-of-virtual-worlds-and-industry-collaboration-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20251119T105206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T101956Z
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SUMMARY:AI\, AIoT\, IoT building blocks for Virtual Worlds
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this workshop is to continue the definition of the OPENVERSE Technological Framework incorporating the vision of experts from the AI\, AIoT and IoT building blocks of Virtual Worlds. \nWhile IoT provides the bridge between the physical and digital worlds through real-time data and sensor networks\, AI brings the adaptability and scalability needed to move beyond static simulations toward dynamic\, data-driven\, and context-aware environments. \nTogether\, AI and IoT (AIoT) create intelligent\, responsive ecosystems that support seamless interaction between connected systems and users\, driving the emergence of immersive\, persistent\, and interoperable Virtual Worlds. \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 for the OPENVERSE Technological Framework\, particularly regarding how AI technologies shape Virtual World infrastructures and integration across building blocks.\nFoster collaboration among European initiatives advancing AI-enabled VWs\nPromote synergies and knowledge exchange with other OPENVERSE assets\, such as the Observatory.\n\nThis workshop is part of a series which aims at analysing the different building blocks of Virtual Worlds\, while promoting exchange among specialists from various sectors to comprehensively address the opportunities and difficulties posed by the Virtual worlds and facilitate alignment and implementation actions. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n14:00 – 14:15\nIntroduction + OPENVERSE Technological Framework overview\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n14:15 – 15:45\nPresentations by participants \nGiacomo Inches – SUPSI: Industrial\, Educational and Interactive\nVirtual Words \nCarlos Peña-Monferrer – SPIRIT: Bridging Virtual and Real Worlds\nwith XR and Physics Simulations \nGuillermo Cabezas – CARTIF: AI and Virtual Worlds for Human–\nRobot Collaboration \nNenad Stojanovic – Nissatech: Self-adaptive AI-based physical\ntraining using AR glasses driven by human motion \nDimitrios Dardanis – XR5.0: Human-Centric AI-Enabled Extended\nReality Applications for the Industry 5.0 Era \nNikos Achilleopoulos – MOTIVATE XR: XR for training and\nassistance to industrial operations \nAlexandre Carrança – CCG/ZGDV: Towards Effective Augmented\nWorkplaces\n\n\n15:45 – 15:55\nOpen discussion\n\n\n15:55 – 16:00\nClosing remarks\n\n\n\n  \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/e/x5GfThctTU
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/ai-aiot-iot-building-blocks-for-virtual-worlds/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251027T124500
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20251015T115220Z
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SUMMARY:OPENVERSE High-Level Policy Dialogue “To Trust or Not to Trust? How to Build a Trust-by-Design Architecture for Europe
DESCRIPTION:The OPENVERSE high-level policy dialogue convened online on Monday\, 27 October 2025 brings together policymakers\, innovators and researchers to debate the architecture of Europe’s virtual worlds. As highlighted in the latest Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda\, trust\, human oversight and adaptive governance are central to building immersive environments that reflect European values. \nFor this policy dialogue\, we are honoured to have Emanuela Girardi\, president of the AI\, Data and Robotics Association (ADRA) giving the opening keynote. \nBased on the two policy briefs developed within the OPENVERSE project\, this online dialogue will explore: \n\nHow can we institutionalise regulatory sandboxes as a governance tool for open virtual worlds?\nHow can we embed identity frameworks\, audit logs and trust labels from the start?\n\nJoin this important gathering to discuss and participate in the policy prototyping on how Europe can strike the right balance between openness and safety\, experimentation and protection\, innovation and rights. \nKindly register your interest here: https://he28-34.eu/openverse-policy-brief-2-dialogue/\nPlease note that participants will be selected to curate the audience in line with the policy prototyping exercise planned.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/openverse-high-level-policy-dialogue-to-trust-or-not-to-trust-how-to-build-a-trust-by-design-architecture-for-europe/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20250929T113602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T120419Z
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SUMMARY:Co-designing the Roadmap for future European Virtual Worlds and the Web4.0
DESCRIPTION:OPENVERSE’s partner Inspiring Futures is soon to hold a project workshop entitled «Co-designing the Roadmap for future European Virtual Worlds and the Web4.0»\, which will take place on October 16th\, from 2-5 PM (CEST). \nThe workshop will inform the policy roadmapping activities of OPENVERSE. \nApplications to participate are now closed\, as we have chosen to have a limited number of selected participants.  \n  \nAGENDA \n14:00 – Welcome and Introduction by the Workshop’s Moderator\nGianluca Misuraca\, Vice President for Technology Diplomacy\, Inspiring Futures \n14:05 – Key findings from the OPENVERSE Technological Foresight Report\nPierre Rossel\, President\, Inspiring Futures \n14:30 – Guidance on Breakout Sessions – Objectives\, Methodology and Expected Results\nGianluca Misuraca\, Vice President for Technology Diplomacy\, Inspiring Futures \n14:45 – Start of the Breakout Sessions\n3 Interactive Breakout sessions moderated by OPENVERSE Experts and Members of the Advisory Board \n16:00 – End of the Breakout Sessions and Short 10’ Break \n16:10 – Report of Breakout Groups to Plenary and discussion\n5’ Presentation of key results from each Breakout Group to Plenary and discussion \n16:45 – Closing session – Takeaways and What’s Next! \n17:00 – End of Workshop
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/co-designing-the-roadmap-for-future-european-virtual-worlds-and-the-web4-0/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20250731T102829Z
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SUMMARY:"The Computing and Connectivity building blocks of Virtual Worlds" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this workshop is to continue the definition of the OPENVERSE Technological Framework incorporating the vision of experts from the Computing and Connectivity building blocks of Virtual Worlds. Also\, it will serve as a moment for the Virtual Worlds community to listen and participate in the conversation on these important building blocks for VWs. \nFor this workshop\, OPENVERSE is calling on those stakeholders that have an expertise on computing and communications for Virtual Worlds\, with a particular focus on HPC\, Cloud\, IoT\, 5G-6G and computing continuum to share their inputs; in particular\, European organisations on computing and connectivity\, which have knowledge on Virtual Worlds and are working to bridge/could work bridging those themes and contribute to our technological framework. \nParticipants are selected after registration and kindly invited to join this workshop with the aim of: \n\nExtending the structure and progress the OPENVERSE Technological Framework on the topic of Computing and Connectivity building blocks\nUncovering the potential of Computing and Connectivity as Virtual Worlds enablers\, and what should be the interplay with these technologies\nUnderstand and collect requirements of computing and networks with the other building blocks\nCollect real cases and pilots on Virtual Worlds that stress and show the capacity and limitations of connectivity/computing building blocks\n\nThis workshop is part of a series which aims at analysing the different building blocks of Virtual Worlds\, while promoting exchange among specialists from various sectors to comprehensively address the opportunities and difficulties posed by the Virtual worlds and facilitate alignment and implementation actions. \n  \nAgenda\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15\nIntroduction \nWelcome and introduction – Strategy for synergies and collaborations\n\n\n11:15 – 11:35\nOPENVERSE Technological Framework: an overview \nIntroduction to the structure of the OPENVERSE Technological Framework – Focus on the Computing and Connectivity Building Blocks\n\n\n11:35 – 12:25\nOpen discussion and collaborative session \nWith the help of collaboration tools\, the participants will be engaged in discussions to suggest new key components of the building blocks\, define dependencies and propose ideas or use cases.\n\n\n12:25 – 12:30\nClosing remarks\n\n\n\n  \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/e/9bBArdkF7C
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/the-computing-and-connectivity-building-blocks-of-virtual-worlds-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
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SUMMARY:"The Data Building Block of Virtual Worlds" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this workshop is to continue the definition of the OPENVERSE Technological Framework incorporating the vision of experts from the European Data ecosystem on the related building block of Virtual Worlds. Also\, it will serve as a moment for the Virtual Worlds community to listen and participate in the conversation on these important building blocks for VWs. \nFor this workshop\, OPENVERSE is calling on those stakeholders that have an expertise on data sharing\, processing and governance with a focus on Virtual Worlds – in particular\, European organisations on data\, which have knowledge on Virtual Worlds and are working to bridge/could work bridging those themes and contribute to our technological framework. \nParticipants are selected after registration and kindly invited to join this workshop with the aim of: \n\nExtending the structure and progress the OPENVERSE Technological Framework on the topic of Data building block\nUncovering the potential of Data as Virtual Worlds enabler\, and what should be the interplay with other key VWs’ related technologies\nUnderstand and collect requirements of data sharing\, governance and processing with the other building blocks\nCollect real cases and pilots on Virtual Worlds that stress and show the capacity and limitations of the data building block\n\nThis workshop is part of a series which aims at analysing the different building blocks of Virtual Worlds\, while promoting exchange among specialists from various sectors to comprehensively address the opportunities and difficulties posed by the Virtual worlds and facilitate alignment and implementation actions. \n  \nAgenda\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15\nIntroduction \nWelcome and introduction – Strategy for synergies and collaborations\n\n\n11:15 – 11:35\nOPENVERSE Technological Framework: an overview \nIntroduction to the structure of the OPENVERSE Technological Framework – Focus on the Data building block\n\n\n11:35 – 12:25\nOpen discussion and collaborative session \nWith the help of collaboration tools\, the participants will be engaged in discussions to suggest new key components of the building block\, define dependencies and propose ideas or use cases.\n\n\n12:25 – 12:30\nClosing remarks\n\n\n\n  \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/e/ZvR5xHcD5W
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/the-data-building-block-of-virtual-worlds-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250916T130000
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SUMMARY:"Best Practices in National Virtual Worlds Ecosystem Development" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of the work that OPENVERSE is doing in creating an ecosystem of national actors that are promoting the uptake of Virtual Worlds and related technologies across the different EU countries\, the project is organising a new workshop dedicated to the best practices that national initiatives are putting in place to maximise the development of Virtual Worlds ecosystems in their countries. \nThe aim is to promote the exchange across different ecosystems\, cultures and economic situations\, and enable national initiatives to learn from each other and thrive. \nNational or regional initiatives in the EU on Virtual Worlds are specifically encouraged to participate. The foreseen benefits for the participants include: \n\nLearning opportunities\nVisibility and promotion\nNetworking\nCollaboration opportunities\n\n  \nAgenda\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:10\nWelcome and introduction \n\n\n11:10 – 12:30\nPresentations of best practices by national initiatives \n·      KTU – Yasin Hamarat \n·      Vertablox – Arnoldas Nauseda \n·      Virtual Dimension Center (VDC) – Christoph Runde \n·      Eirmersive – Camille Donegan \n·      City of Espoo – Mervi Hämäläinen \n·      XR HUB Bavaria/Medien.Bayern GmbH – Silke Schmidt \nAfter each presentation there will be a short Q&A session\n\n\n12:30 – 13:00\nInformation from the OPENVERSE project and closing of the workshop\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration link: https://forms.office.com/e/f32RCs8M9Q
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/best-practices-in-national-virtual-worlds-ecosystem-development-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250714T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20250711T080922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T080922Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: How Open XR Standards Unlock Interoperability and Compliance
DESCRIPTION:The BeyondXR Cluster is pleased to announce its 5th webinar in a series of events dedicated to advancing the Extended Reality (XR) ecosystem. Titled “Breaking Barriers: How Open XR Standards Unlock Interoperability and Compliance”\, this webinar will focus on one of the most pressing challenges in XR innovation—standardisation. \nDate: 14 July 2025 \nTime: 15:00–16:30 CEST \nRegistration: Eventbrite Link
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/breaking-barriers-how-open-xr-standards-unlock-interoperability-and-compliance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20250415T080824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T081557Z
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SUMMARY:OPENVERSE workshop: "National initiatives and the European Partnership on Virtual Worlds"
DESCRIPTION: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\, to foster collaboration\, streamline investments\, and amplify collective impact. \nTopics: \n\nInsight into the European Partnership on Virtual Worlds\nA mapped overview of national initiatives across Member States\nKnowledge exchange and actionable steps to strengthen this dynamic ecosystem\nStrategies for growing collaboration and minimising fragmentation\nStrengthened networks to support community building and innovation\n\nWho Should Attend? Organisations working on Virtual Worlds at national or multi-country level — from associations and research projects to skills development initiatives and industry collaborations. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect\, align priorities\, and grow together. Let’s shape the future of Virtual Worlds in Europe\, together. \nRegistrations are open here.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/openverse-workshop-national-initiatives-and-virtual-worlds-partnership/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250408T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054417
CREATED:20250402T074506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T074506Z
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SUMMARY:Foresighting the technologies and co-factors that may shape the future of Virtual Worlds and the Web 4.0 - Part 4
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 specialities and institutional/organisational anchoring and their related focuses\, on how virtual worlds and more broadly the Web 4.0 reality may develop in the future. \nThis final session will stress-test the three devised scenarios under Industry 4.0 dynamics\, with input from a keynote by Dr Mattieu Worm\, a distinguished Key Expert on Simulation and Digital Twins at Siemens\, who will share his vision for the future of business-oriented virtual environments. \nAlthough it is an invitation-only event\, those interested in joining can write a message to m.nicolosi@inspiringfutures.ch
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/foresighting-the-technologies-and-co-factors-that-may-shape-the-future-of-virtual-worlds-and-the-web-4-0-part-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250318T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054418
CREATED:20250317T131234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T131902Z
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SUMMARY:Foresighting the technologies and co-factors that may shape the future of Virtual Worlds and the Web 4.0 - Part 3
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 specialities and institutional/organisational anchoring and their related focuses\, on how virtual worlds and more broadly the Web 4.0 reality may develop in the future. \nThis session will be introduced by a short presentation on “The geopolitics of Virtual Worlds: an Asian perspective”\, which will be delivered by Professor Claudio Feijoo Gonzales\, Jean Monnet Chair on Technology Diplomacy at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid\, and former Co-Director of the Sino-Spanish Campus at Tongji University in Shanghai\, who is considered one of the key EU-based experts on the Chinese technological landscape. \nAlthough it is an invitation-only event\, those interested in joining can write a message to m.nicolosi@inspiringfutures.ch
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/foresighting-the-technologies-and-co-factors-that-may-shape-the-future-of-virtual-worlds-and-the-web-4-0-part-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054418
CREATED:20250131T165052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T165052Z
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SUMMARY:Discussing the draft scenario design proposal\, substantiating with key ideas each scenario
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 specialities and institutional/organisational anchoring and their related focuses\, on how virtual worlds and more broadly the Web 4.0 reality may develop in the future. \nDo you have specific expertise in the field and are interested in participating? You can register here – We have limited virtual seats\, so hurry up: we will then let you know if you were selected to join.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/discussing-the-draft-scenario-design-proposal-substantiating-with-key-ideas-each-scenario/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250127T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054418
CREATED:20250122T103115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T103115Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Extended Reality: Balancing Innovation with Regulation
DESCRIPTION: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). \nRegistrations are open here
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/legal-issues-in-extended-reality-balancing-innovation-with-regulation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054418
CREATED:20241219T134354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T134354Z
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SUMMARY:Developing human-centric Virtual Worlds in Europe: National and regional best practices - An OPENVERSE Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop – held as an on-invitation only event – aims to address this need by fostering dialogue\, collaboration\, and knowledge-sharing among key stakeholders from various national and regional initiatives. By learning from existing experiences and collectively shaping the path forward\, the workshop seeks to create a strong foundation for the development of human-centric Virtual Worlds across Europe.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/developing-human-centric-virtual-worlds-in-europe-national-and-regional-best-practices-an-openverse-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054418
CREATED:20241217T132153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T095552Z
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SUMMARY:Foresighting the technologies and co-factors that may shape the future of Virtual Worlds and the Web 4.0
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 specialities and institutional/organisational anchoring and their related focuses\, on how virtual worlds and more broadly the Web 4.0 reality may develop in the future. \nDo you have specific expertise in the field and are interested in participating? You can register here – We have limited virtual seats\, so hurry up: we will then let you know if you were selected to join. \n 
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/foresighting-the-technologies-and-co-factors-that-may-shape-the-future-of-virtual-worlds-and-the-web4-0/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241125T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054418
CREATED:20241118T164624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T084304Z
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SUMMARY:The key technical components required to build European Virtual Worlds - An OPENVERSE Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to engage the participants in an active discussion on the key technical components required for building Virtual Worlds that are open\, transparent\, inclusive\, and respectful of ethical and environmental requirements. \nThe invited participants are EU initiatives identified by OPENVERSE\, with experts coming from different domains and covering most of the technical areas of Virtual Worlds. The key technical components that will be addressed at the beginning of the workshop will be eXtended reality\, AI\, Blockchain\, Connectivity\, data spaces\, cloud\, continuum computing\, digital twins\, Identity management\, and microelectronics.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/the-key-technical-components-required-to-build-european-virtual-worlds-an-openverse-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241119T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T054418
CREATED:20241003T102746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T140428Z
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SUMMARY:OPENVERSE 3rd Expert Workshop: IPR Challenges and Barriers to the Single Digital Market for SMEs and Start-ups Active in the Virtual Worlds and Web4.0 Arena
DESCRIPTION:The OPENVERSE Consortium invites you to participate in the third session of its online series of expert workshops\, which will be held on November 19th\, 2024\, from 14:30 to 16:30 CET. The theme for this session is “IPR Challenges and Barriers to the Single Digital Market for SMEs and Start-ups Active in the Virtual Worlds and Web4.0 Arena.” \n  \nFOCUS\nThis workshop will focus on the challenges and barriers faced by SMEs and start-ups in the virtual worlds and Web4.0 sectors\, particularly in accessing and benefiting from the Single Digital Market (SDM). Despite the implementation of the Digital Market Act (DMA) and Digital Service Act (DSA) in mid-2023\, and the support measures by the European Commission\, significant hurdles remain for smaller players. \nKey points to be addressed include: \n\nIdentifying existing support mechanisms for SMEs and start-ups and how these can be leveraged to overcome hurdles in the virtual world and Web4.0 ecosystems.\nExamining how virtual worlds\, involving a diverse range of innovators and motivated social actors\, can become key development platforms and growth areas for small businesses\, with a focus on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues.\nExploring the growing role of AI in shaping interactions\, creation\, and operations in these environments\, and how SMEs and start-ups can harness AI to thrive in this rapidly evolving sector.\n\n  \nAGENDA \n  \nWelcome and Introduction to the workshop | Gianluca Misuraca\, Founder and VP\, Inspiring Futures \nThe EU Strategy for a SDM\, virtual worlds and the web4.0 | Rehana Schwinninger-Ladak\, Head of the Interactive Technologies\, Digital for Culture and Education Unit\, DG Connect\, (CNECT.G.2)\, European Commission \nIPR Challenges and barriers to the SDM for SMEs and Start-ups in the EU\nPierre Rossel\, Founder and President\, Inspiring Futures\nLukasz Porwol\, Head e-Gov Unit\, Insight\, University of Galway \nOutlining Policy implications to overcome barriers to SMEs and Start-ups in the EU | Francesco Mureddu\, Senior Director\, The Lisbon Council \nPresentation of the interactive exercise and its modus operandi | Ilaria Mariani\, Assistant Professor\, Politecnico di Milano \nInteractive exercise and open discussion \nClosing remarks \n  \nRegistrations are now open at this link.
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/openverse-3rd-expert-workshop-ipr-challenges-and-barriers-to-the-single-digital-market-for-smes-and-start-ups-active-in-the-virtual-worlds-and-web4-0-arena/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240705T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240705T170000
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CREATED:20240610T111118Z
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SUMMARY:OPENVERSE's 1st Expert Workshop on Virtual Worlds: most dynamic domains of application
DESCRIPTION:OPENVERSE‘s consortium is inviting you to participate to the first session of a series of online expert workshops. This first edition will cover Virtual Worlds’ most dynamic domains of application.  \nThrough this event\, organised by project partners Inspiring Futures and the Big Data Value Association (BVDA)\, the OPENVERSE consortium partners aim to gather input from external experts and stakeholders on how virtual worlds should be developed to be functional\, attractive and fulfilling the EU agenda of a human-centric and open digital ecosystem\, at the same time.  \nObjectives: \n\nTo review the state of the art and explore the main application areas of Virtual Worlds.\nTo discuss key EU priorities in light of the offer-side diversity\, with its strengths and challenges.\nTo contribute building a demand-side network\, with different active and motivated communities.\nTo reinforce the common understanding of Virtual Worlds in a future-oriented perspective.\n\n  \nAgenda \nMaster of Ceremony: Gianluca Misuraca (Inspiring Futures)\n \nIntroduction to OPENVERSE (10 min)\nFrancesco Mureddu\, Openverse Project Coordinator (The Lisbon Council) \nPresentation of the workshop’s rationale and objectives (10 min)\nPierre Rossel (Inspiring Futures) \nAddressing Key challenges of Virtual Worlds developments and adoption (30 min with Q&A) \nHuman-centricity: shaping the digital world in the age of AI: its implications for Virtual Worlds\nMichael Barngrover (XR4Human) \nThe compelling need to reinforce data governance in the Virtual World and AI conjunction\nPaul Theyskens (My Data) \nThe technological edge (selected focus areas) (30 min with Q&A) \nIoT as a strong shaper of Virtual Worlds\nDamir Filipovic (AIOTI) \nThe role of next generation networks (5G-6G) to boost application domains in Virtual Worlds\nClaudio de Majo (Trust IT) \nA deep dive into the offer- and demand-side of Virtual Worlds: The emerging healthcare innovation landscape in a XR/VW perspective\n(10 min. presentation + Q&A)\nIsabella de Magny (Inspiring Futures) \nWrap-up and next steps (10 min)\nPierre Rossel and Gianluca Misuraca (Inspiring Futures) \n  \nWho should participate?  \n\nMakers\, customisers and application developers of virtual worlds \nDemand-side organisations\, from diverse communities of practice today already engaged or wishing to be engaged in virtual worlds application in their own sector of activity (education\, health\, security\, smart cities\, environment\, industry\, consumers’ protection\, etc.) \nGovernment agents and policy-makers. \n\n  \nFuture workshops:   \n\nOPENVERSE August workshop: educational sector \nOPENVERSE October workshop: virtual worlds and governance \nOPENVERSE December workshop: The evolution of Man-machine relations in the industry \nOPENVERSE 2025 workshops:  The ubiquitous AI boost to virtual worlds\, with different scenarios of opportunities and risks to consider. What are EU priorities? Policymaking recommendations for virtual worlds’ challenges. \n\nInterested in the workshop? REGISTER HERE
URL:https://open-verse.eu/event/openverse-online-workshop-application-domains-and-adoption-gaps-priorities-to-be-set/
LOCATION:Online
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