MetaMeets09, A European MetaMeetUp/ Conference about the present and future of the 3D web: user created virtual worlds like Second Life, Active Worlds, Open grids and more
On Friday, May 22nd until Sunday May 24th 2009 the first
Metameets Conference is taking place in Amsterdam.
Users of virtual environments from all over Europe are meeting
in person as well as in cross media events.
The range of topics presented covers all sorts of virtual world
activities from business oriented, collaboration, non-profit
(supporting people with disabilities), and education to
culture.
The aim is to meet, inform and exchange experiences. Of course
with lots of fun!
The organizers offer participants the opportunity to build a
bridge from one virtual world like Second Life (TM) to the others
like Active Worlds (TM), Open Source and Metaplace etc.
They are also keen on illustrating, that these worlds are of
great benefit from a time-saving and cost-reducing point of
view.
Different backgrounds, cultures, interests and aims connect
people from all over the world to work, interact and learn from
each other.
Not only experienced users are welcome. The conference also
offers visitors without experience in virtual worlds the
possibility to get to know this new kind of media and
environment.
The organization is in the hands of community members.
The speakers include:
- Tim Gorree (Nokia - IT Architect )
- Robert Bloomsfield (Cornell Univerity)
- Yesha Sivan (Metaverse1 project)
- Kevin Tweedy (Open Sim)
- Hein de Graaf (Social-Psychologist)
- Emmanuel Gruijs (CEO of Active Worlds Europe)
- Katrin Janssen (European Business Programs Specialist, Linden
Lab)
- Justin Bovington ( CEO of RRR/Immersive Workspaces)
- John Mahon (Dublin in SL)
- Jules Vos (CEO of Visibuild)
We are looking forward welcoming you and your business
partners.
Visit http://www.metameets.com to book your ticked today and
find out more details on times, program, speakers and sponsoring
possibilities.
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