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The ABCs of Metaverse

Date & Time

Feb. 15, 2023, 4 p.m. - Feb. 15, 2023, 5 p.m.

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$0

Location

Online

Organizer

General Assembly

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General Assembly is proud to bring to you Tech Week 2023 This week-long free virtual event series explores workforce and technology trends that will shape the year ahead. This is your chance to stay ahead of the digital transformation and future-proof your career. Check out the rest of the series here

The term “Metaverse” has been one of the hottest topics of the past year. Many of us know it’s important, but still might not have a full understanding of what exactly it entails.

The metaverse is a digital reality where social media, online gaming, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and cryptocurrencies converge, allowing users to interact with each other and their environment. To keep up with the rapid development of technology, business owners and employees need to have an understanding of the Metaverse and how it can be incorporated into future business plans.

In this upcoming event, we’ll be diving into the metaverse, including the types of industries which are most impacted by it, and how a business owner can prepare themselves and their teams for the digital realm of tomorrow. Join our speakers as they go back to basics and explore the ABCs of the Metaverse.

Takeaways:

  • An introduction to the Metaverse: What it’s about and why we should pay attention to it
  • Discover which industries will be most impacted by the Metaverse and how
  • Explore the ways you can incorporate Metaverse into your business plans

Speakers:

  • Nickie Scriven | Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Chief Meta Chicks
  • Laurel Papworth | Metaverse Mentor, World Communities
  • Rishi Randhawa | Head of Web3 Innovation, Enjinstarter
  • Moderated by: Miriam Feiler | Founder, Max Volume

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