Dubai assembly to shape future of Metaverse
DUBAI, September 6, 2022
Several world-leading technology organisations will take part in the Dubai Metaverse Assembly at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers, AREA 2071 on September 28 and 29.
Organised by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the event will host the likes of the World Economic Forum, Meta, Mastercard, Emirates Airlines, and Accenture, among other global organisations.
The assembly, which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), will welcome over 300 global experts and over 40 specialised organisations discussing, exploring and shaping the future of metaverse.
The event also aims to elevate the readiness of the UAE government for the metaverse by providing a platform for discussions and collaboration.
The Dubai Metaverse Assembly will establish a global platform for launching discussions that will help identify the opportunities of the metaverse and harness its potential. Specialised workshops will bring together major companies, specialists, and pioneers with the objective of capitalising on the metaverse technologies to create tangible outcomes and enhance quality of life in both the real and virtual worlds, said a statement.
The event aims to leverage metaverse technologies and improve global readiness for the metaverse across key sectors. Dubai Metaverse Assembly will host a set of meetings involving exceptional speakers to guide participants through the experiences of the metaverse and its associated technologies.
Hamad Al Shirawi, Director, Dubai Metaverse Assembly, commented: "This global assembly will facilitate synergies amongst the most pioneering and innovative private and government entities, building exciting use cases in web 3.0 and the metaverse. This assembly will also bring together policy makers, academia, startups and corporates to explore these technologies and their impact.” - TradeArabia News Service