GatherVerse
Virtual World Symposium
October 15-17, 2024
8:00 AM PST
The Virtual World Symposium explores questions surrounding AI-powered virtual worlds: What are they? What is their future? And why is the conversation about these spaces so vital today? Additionally, what is spatial intelligence, and how does it define and express these immersive environments? As we enter a new era of interaction, this symposium is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of virtual worlds and projecting their trajectory into the future.
It will offer a panoramic view of virtual spaces, their evolution, and their expanding role in society, business, education, industry, and beyond. Participants will gain a comprehensive perspective on the importance of virtual worlds and their potential to redefine human interaction, community building, and experiential learning.
Why Attend
Foundational Knowledge
Understand the basic principles of virtual worlds, their functions, and their increasing significance in our digital era.
Future-Forward Insights
Explore predictive analyses on the direction virtual worlds are headed and the innovations that are accelerating its evolution.
Critical Importance
Grasp the pivotal role of virtual spaces in modern discourse and their impact on various sectors, including social dynamics, economic models, and educational frameworks.
Roundtables and Expert Talks
A series of expert-led sessions will articulate the multifaceted nature of virtual worlds.
These talks will facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the implications of virtual spaces in our daily lives, the economy, and the broader cultural context.
This goes beyond the limits of expressions from technologists.
The contemporary future of virtual worlds will be inhabited by more than just technologists.
We’ll hear from the many.
Focus Features
Defining Virtual Worlds
Navigate the concept, design, and utility of virtual worlds, breaking down their significance across different domains.
Envisioning the Future
Consider expert predictions and discussions about what lies ahead for virtual worlds and how they will continue to influence our reality.
The Critical Conversation
Address why the deep dive into virtual spaces is essential, touching on issues of privacy, ethics, community, and the fusion of digital and physical realities.
Virtual Worlds for Humanity
The symposium will travel into the concept of virtual worlds, exploring how these environments connect with humanity’s evolving needs.
Rather than highlighting specific applications, we will focus on the broader potential of virtual worlds to influence human experiences, relationships, and the way we understand our place in an accelerated shifting landscape.
This gathering will open the door to fresh conversations about the role of virtual spaces in the future of individuals, communities, society and beyond.
October 15-17, 2024
8:00 AM PST
Virtual Event
In-Depth Analysis
This summit provides an intricate examination of virtual worlds, from their inception to the present, towards the future.