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November 2, 2026

VWA Community Demonstration Space

The Virtual Worlds Association is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new initiative: the VWA Community Demonstration Space πŸ”Œ πŸ‘₯ 🌟 πŸ‡ͺβ€πŸ‡Ί πŸ† A vast experiential space entirely dedicated to showcasing experiences and applications of Virtual Worlds, reflecting the state of the art of European excellence in the field. Unveiled exclusively at the Virtual Worlds Partnership Annual Forum, which will take place in Valencia on 2–3 November 2026. πŸ“Έ

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

How does it work?

The guiding principle of the VWA Community space is simple: put the content to the front and center to make these technologies engaging and understandable.

The space will be organized into different experiential zones, each dedicated to a building block of virtual worlds: Spatial zone for mobile AR and active VR experiences, Free-Hand AR on interactive screens, VR passive experiences, Digital Twins etc.

Each zone's content will be tagged by sector, making it easy for visitors to browse by application domains and draw connections.
And a trained welcome team will be on site to greet visitors, present them your experience and support their discovery, so you can enjoy the Forum with complete peace of mind πŸ’†


Additional informations

🀝 Presence on the space to demonstrate your work isn’t mandatory thanks to the welcome team

πŸ“±πŸ–ΌοΈ Experiences combining real world elements with virtual worlds experiences such as augmented objects are welcome

βš™οΈ We provide the hardware on the space to demonstrate VR content, mobile AR and Hands free AR/AI experiences. If you’d like to come with your own hardware, that’s possible too

πŸ‘©β€πŸ« A Workshops & happenings area with a screen for you to demonstrate your product or hold a workshop might be available, depending on the demands we receive for such

πŸ“Έ Our own photographer on site and a social media manager will be on the space to interview visitors and demonstrators, and liaise with the Forum’s communication team and media partners. Flooding feeds with shared content and posts every single day


Interested in proposing a project?

  • The experience must be testable - no videos will be accepted
  • It can relate to any industry sector, but must have a real-world application
  • You commit to providing our team with all the materials needed to set up your experience easily and communication assets for the space's marketing materials
  • Make sure to let us know if you'd like to host a talk, a panel or a workshop on the space
  • A form to registering your experiences will follow shortly after your interest registration


Participation conditions

- Free participation for VWA members
- Sponsorship modules available for those who wish to boost their visibility

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