You are invited to AGORA Launch Event/Open Metaverse Day!

Today we are excited to invite you to the AGORA Launch Event/Open Metaverse Day! The event will take place on September 20, 2024 and it will cover information about opportunities but also challenges presented by the Metaverse.

In this event Doctoral Candidates (DCs), supervisors, industry partners, and guest speakers will be gathered to discuss - and we are all invited to join (free!)

About Agora:

AGORA is dedicated to train the next generation of researchers, equipping them with the skills to harness the business and societal potential of the Metaverse. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical industry research, AGORA prepares researchers to thrive in academia, industry, and policymaking.

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More information about the event and how to join!

For more details and to register check here!

Agenda (Public Session)

9:00 - 9:10: Welcome
University of Nicosia

9:10 - 9:30: AGORA Overview
University of Nicosia

9:30 - 10:00: Keynote Address #1: Societal Value of Metaverse
Dr. Sun Young (Sunny) Whang from University of Massachusetts Boston

10:00 - 10:30: Keynote Address #2: Economic Value of Metaverse
Prof. Christos Makridis from University of Nicosia

10:30 - 11:00: Keynote Address #3: Opportunities and Challenges of Creating Business Value in Metaverse Retail
Prof. Savvas Papagiannidis from Newcastle university

11:00 - 11:30: Panel Discussion on Value Creation with Industry Stakeholders.
Panellists: Spyros Angelopoulos (Durham University), Nina Suchotina (MetisBaltic), Pedro Malo (Unparallel), Stratos Baloutsos (ACEin), John Soldatos (INNOV-ACTS)

Moderator: Evgenia Kapassa (University of Nicosia)

I really hope that some of you can make it!

Let me know :)

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