Theme: Shaping Open, Inclusive and Secure Metaverse
The final day of Metaverse Safety Week 2024 focuses on the critical intersection of governance, policy, and emerging technologies, with an emphasis on open systems and solutions for the Metaverse. As immersive technologies reshape our world, we’ll bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss regulating rapidly evolving technologies and the potential of open, interoperable systems. Key topics include data governance, digital identity, cross-border regulatory cooperation in decentralized environments, and the real-world implications of AI in open systems. Discussions will center on how open solutions could impact stakeholders, examining increased innovation, equitable access, and governance challenges. We aim to explore balanced policy frameworks that embrace technological change and openness while ensuring safety, privacy, and equity in our increasingly interconnected digital world, guiding the responsible development of an open, interoperable, and safe Metaverse.
Key Objectives
- Balance Innovation and Safety in Open Systems: Identify governance approaches promoting innovation while ensuring safety in open Metaverse technologies.
- Frameworks for Global Cooperation: Map international governance models and adaptive regulations for decentralized digital environments.
- Develop Responsible Data Governance Strategies: Discuss and evaluate privacy-centric data practices for fostering trust in open Metaverse ecosystems.
Key Stakeholders
- Policymakers and government officials
- Legal experts specializing in technology law
- Tech industry leaders and executives
- Regulatory compliance professionals
- International organization representatives (UN, EU, OECD, etc.)
- Academics in law, public policy, and technology studies
- Think tank researchers
- Standards development organizations
- Cybersecurity policy experts
- Data protection officers
Time and Agenda Details
| Agenda Item | Session Start Time | Duration (min) |
|---|---|---|
| Overview and Introduction | 09:00 am PST | 12:00 pm EST | 17:00 pm GMT | 10 |
| Opening Remarks of the Overall Theme by the Keynote Speaker | 09:10 am PST | 12:10 pm EST | 17:10 pm GMT | 20 |
| Context Setting for Objective 1 by Featured Speaker | 09:30 am PST | 12:30 pm EST | 17:30 pm GMT | 10 |
| Lab Portion with Objective 1 – Swarm AI Session | 09:40 am PST | 12:40 pm EST | 17:40 pm GMT | 40 |
| Conclusion of Swarm AI Session | 10:20 am PST | 13:20 pm EST | 18:20 pm GMT | 5 |
| Break | 10:25 am PST | 13:25 pm EST | 18:25 pm GMT | 10 |
| Context Setting for Objective 2 by Featured Speaker | 10:35 am PST | 13:35 pm EST | 18:35 pm GMT | 10 |
| Lab Portion with Objective 2 – Mural Session | 10:45 am PST | 13:45 pm EST | 18:45 pm GMT | 40 |
| Conclusion of Mural Session | 11:25 am PST | 14:25 pm EST | 19:25 pm GMT | 5 |
| Break | 11:30 am PST | 14:30 pm EST | 19:30 pm GMT | 20 |
| Context Setting for Objective 3 by Featured Speaker | 11:50 am PST | 14:50 pm EST | 19:50 pm GMT | 10 |
| Lab Portion with Objective 3 – Thinkscape Session | 12:00 pm PST | 15:00 pm EST | 20:00 pm GMT | 20 |
| Conclusion of Thinkscape Session | 12:20 pm PST | 15:20 pm EST | 20:20 pm GMT | 5 |
| Concluding Remarks & Adjourn | 12:25 pm PST | 15:25 pm EST | 20:25 pm GMT | 5 |
Chairs:
Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Kristina Podnar
Kavya Pearlman
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