Virtual Worlds Partnership Info Day and Brokerage Event

On 3 February, the VWA and the European Commission are organising the official brokerage event for the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-01 (Developing and demonstrating core technologies for Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0).

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Introduction

Virtual Worlds, solving real world problemsVirtual Worlds (VW) represent a transformative convergence of physical and digital realities, creatingimmersive environments where users can interact, work, learn and play in unprecedented ways. ThisStrategic Research and Innovation Agenda identifies the required foundational concepts andtechnological advancements driving VW, highlighting their potential to revolutionise various sectors,including industry, entertainment, education, and commerce. By examining the interplay betweenAugmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), or Mixed Reality (MR) and other emerging technologies likeDigital Twins (DT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of VWs'prospects and associated research and innovation gaps. A deeper exploration of VWs' impact on societyand the economy gives context to the application and technology perspectives.VW are persistent, immersive environments, based on technologies including 3D and extended reality(XR), which make it possible to blend physical and digital worlds in real-time, for a variety of purposessuch as designing, making simulations, collaborating, learning, socialising, carrying out transactions orproviding entertainment1. They encompass a wide range of digital experiences, from fully i

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The event will present the main features of the call, and will support consortium building through pitching.

Interested participants are invited to prepare a 3 minute pitch for presentation during the on-line event. In case of a large number of pitch proposals received, the pitches could be organised in different break-out sessions based on the topic.

Tentative agenda for the event:

15:00 Welcome and VWA intro — Virtual Worlds Association
15:05 Welcome and EC intro — European Commission
15:10 Intro of the Human-01 call — European Commission
15:20 Q&A — European Commission
15:30 Presentations of interested parties — Participants, moderated by Virtual Worlds Association
16:50 Wrap up on Human-01 & possible next steps — Virtual Words Association
16:55 Close out & advertisement joining VWA for future events — Virtual Worlds Association

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