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What is the Metaverse? There are many definitions and a lot of marketing hype surrounding the “Metaverse”. The IEEE Metaverse Initiative recognizes that the boundaries between the physical world and the cyber world are fading, and that we are moving toward a unified perception of these merged worlds.
We experience digital transformation today in our daily professional and personal activities, in arts, entertainment, and gaming. Digital twins are changing industry operations. Over the next decade, we envision the Metaverse becoming an integral part of our professional and personal experiences and deeply influencing the industrial sectors.
There are obstacles to overcome on the path toward the Metaverse, including technology limitations and economic hurdles. Standards and open data are crucial for the success of the Metaverse. There are challenges posed by different regulatory frameworks, cultures, and values.
The IEEE Metaverse Initiative is committed to fostering technology exchange and global awareness of both the benefits and risks of the Metaverse. We encourage open collaboration, and sharing of results, and embrace contributions from all sources. Our ultimate goal is to reap the full potential of the digital world and create a Metaverse that is accessible, inclusive, and transformative for all.
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the seamless integration of the digital and physical worlds through the Metaverse, unlocking new opportunities for individuals and industries in their academic, personal, professional, and social lives. We are committed to achieving this by establishing standards, fostering collaboration, and promoting open data with the ultimate goal of overcoming economic, ethical, and technological challenges. Our vision is to create an accessible, inclusive, and transformative Metaverse that empowers people from all walks of life to connect, learn, and thrive.
IEEE Metaverse Leadership
| Initiative Co-Chairs | Stephen Dukes, Imaginary Universes |
| Cecilia Metra, University of Bologna | |
| Jeewika Ranaweera, IEEE Future Directions Committee | |
| Initiative Steering Committee Members | Jyotika Athavale, Synopsys |
| Edward Au, TAB Committee on Standards | |
| Nathaniel Bridges, Air Force Research Laboratory | |
| Peter Corcoran, University of Galway | |
| Derrick de Kerckhove, Media Duemila | |
| Leila De Floriani, University of Maryland | |
| Abdulmotaleb El Saddik, University of Ottawa | |
| Nelson Fonseca, State Univ of Campinas | |
| Okyay Kaynak, Boğaziçi University | |
| Mar Gonzalez-Franco, Google | |
| Gustavo Giannattasio, IEEE Technology and Management Society | |
| Nikolai Leung, Qualcomm | |
| Riccardo Locatelli, Intel Corp | |
| Fabrizio Lombardi, Northeastern University | |
| Gian Mario Maggio, EIT Manufacturing South S.R.L. | |
| Anna Mary Mathew, Microsoft | |
| Stefan Mozar, Dynexsys Pty Ltd | |
| Nick Napp, Xmark Labs | |
| Louis Nisiotis, University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus | |
| Arnold Pears, KTH Royal Institute of Technology | |
| Luca Turchet, University of Trento | |
| May Dongmei Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University | |
| Yervant Zorian, Synopsys |
For general questions about the IEEE Metaverse Initiative, please contact [email protected].
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