8 Standards of GatherVerse
Understanding and prioritizing human values in the development and integration of emerging technologies, making sure that humanity remains at the center of technological innovation.
Cultivating communities that grow through collaboration, innovation, and shared values, with technology enhancing collective progress and connection.
Bridging the global gap to provide access to emerging technologies for all, regardless of location, background, or ability, creating inclusivity in an ever-advancing world.
Equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge to succeed in the era of technological transformation and innovation.
Promoting a shared foundation of respect, dignity, and inclusion for all, making certain that every individual has a role in the future influenced by emerging technologies.
Making sure that security and privacy remain foundational principles in the development and application of technologies, protecting individual and collective well-being.
Integrating mental, physical, and emotional wellness into the fabric of technological growth, recognizing the importance of holistic human health in the age of innovation.
Upholding ethical standards in every facet of technological progress, encouraging transparency, accountability, and fairness in the global ecosystem.
8 Standards of GatherVerse
Multi Generational
Generational thinking to advance further.
Assembling global communities to innovate humanely.
Featured Community Speakers
A Multi Generational Global Community of Speakers expressing Humanity-First steps of Emerging Technologies
Taryn Mackenzie Williams
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy
Tom Furness
Founder and Chairman
Virtual World Society
Joanna Popper
Chief Metaverse Officer
Creative Artists Agency
Christopher Lafayette
Founder
GatherVerse
Tony Parisi
Chief Strategy Officer
Lamina1
Xiaobi Pan
Cofounder, Designer Lead
HMW Design Studio, Amazon AI/XR
Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld
Web3 advisor & investor
Marthaverse
Tamara Lechner
Flourishing Science Business Leader
AI for Human Flourishing & Apricity
Renee Carr
Strategy Consultant
IBM
Louis Rosenberg
CEO & Chief Scientist
Unanimous AI
Dr. Muhsinah L. Morris
Director
Morehouse in the Metaverse
Sorcha Mulligan
Venture Partner
The SMEChain
Dr. Ritesh Jain
Founder
Infynit / Former COO HSBC / World Metaverse Council
Lisa Bernard
Content Creator/Journalist
Demystify AI
Amy Blankson
Chief Evangelist
Digital Wellness Institute
Steve Buchanan
Principal Program Manager
Microsoft
Andrea Camargo
Founder & Scientific Director
ReFi Collective
Sheri Byrne-Haber
Senior Staff Accessibility Architect
VMware
Brittan Heller
Democracy and Technology Fellow
The Atlantic Council
Tish Shute
Founder
Cognisyn
Wan Wei Soh
Founder
AI Visionary Society
Dr. Lollie Mancey
Programme Director in Innovation
University College Dublin, Ireland
Etoulia Salas-Burnett
Executive Director
Howard University Center for Digital Business
Jeremy Prasetyo
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
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Message From
Christopher Lafayette
GatherVerse Founder
Imagine a world of possibilities. A world where global communities have equitable opportunities to collaborate globally with world-class researchers, educators, health professionals, designers, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, developers and engineers. Where humanity is considered first in every approach.
Where students use the Metaverse to discover, explore and master new understandings of using technology for good. A world where youth and adults are using best-in-class hardware and software to attempt the impossible and drive meaningful change. We’re building this world. We can build it together.
Join us at GatherVerse 2024.
