Global Future Council on the Future of the Metaverse
Global Future Council on the Future of the Metaverse
Council mission and objectives
The metaverse is set to disrupt society as technologies such as extended reality (virtual reality and augmented reality) become more sophisticated and widespread. What principles and frameworks are needed to effectively govern the metaverse in a safe and inclusive manner?
Co-Chairs
Ingrid Kopp, Co-Founder, Electric South
Sly Lee, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Emerge
Council Manager
Alex Igual Paija, Specialist, Digital Trust C4IR Digital Technologies, World Economic Forum
Connie Kuang, Lead, Metaverse Value Creation, Metaverse Initiative, World Economic Forum
Our contribution
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