The next evolution of the internet is spatial. Moving beyond traditional 2D web pages, the open metaverse will organize digital experiences around physical and virtual 3D spaces. Mobile phones and AR glasses can view digital content anchored to the real world, in the...
Events
New Tech Forum 2026
On May 8th, 2026, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals launches the New Tech Forum, a new annual initiative designed to bring together key stakeholders from technology, policy, industry, academia, and the creative sectors to explore emerging technologies and their...
Build the Open Metaverse Hackathon
Just as open web standards let anyone build websites, open metaverse standards let anyone build the tools, places, and AI products that will power spatial experiences across every device (including AR glasses and VR headsets) without proprietary lock-in. RSVP now to...
CES 2026
CES unites the brightest tech luminaries to pioneer the future and solve the world's biggest problems. This is where brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest...
SIGGRAPH Asia 2025
For more than fifty years, SIGGRAPH Asia has been a gathering place for the worldwide community pushing the boundaries of computer graphics and interactive technologies. The collaboration and storytelling shared at this event continue to shape what is possible. Many...
UnitedXR Europe
Augmented World Expo (AWE) and Stereopsia unite to launch the most powerful XR event in Europe: UnitedXR Europe. From 8 to 10 December 2025, Brussels will host the #1 hub for XR innovation, industry leadership, and next-gen immersive experiences, to accelerate the...
Smart City Expo World Congress 2025
Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has been the world’s biggest and most influential event for cities and urban innovation. Hosted annually in Barcelona, we bring together a powerful ecosystem of leaders from global companies, governments and strategic...
GeoPose Summit 2025
Empowering Developers with Standardized Geo-Referencing: A Deep Dive into OGC GeoPose Date: Monday, October 27, 2025Duration: one dayLocation: Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics - Boulder, ColoradoHybrid Event: in-person and remote (via Zoom) [button...
SIGGRAPH 2025 – State of 3D Asset Interoperability Using USD and glTF
In its 52nd year, the SIGGRAPH conference remains home to a global community of computer graphics and interactive techniques enthusiasts whose collaboration and storytelling shape our trajectory toward a better future. Metaverse Standards Forum Activities State of 3D...
SIGGRAPH 2025 – Gaussian Splats: Ready for Standardization Town Hall
In its 52nd year, the SIGGRAPH conference remains home to a global community of computer graphics and interactive techniques enthusiasts whose collaboration and storytelling shape our trajectory toward a better future. Metaverse Standards Forum Activities Gaussian...