The World Metaverse Council has teamed up with the organisers of the upcoming Metaverse Discovery event in Riyadh to promote the development of an equitable and decentralised metaverse. The conference, which is set to take place on June 8 at the Crowne Plaza RDC Hotel, will provide participants with an immersive experience and celebrate the achievements of organisations that have contributed to the development of the metaverse through the inaugural World Metaverse Awards. These awards will acknowledge the pioneering work of companies across a range of categories, including finance, smart cities, tourism and leisure, healthcare, retail and government. The awards will also honour the World Metaverse Leader of the Year.
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Chris Fountain, CEO of the Metaverse Discovery organising committee and World Metaverse Awards, highlighted the limitless possibilities offered by the metaverse and the need to recognise and reward excellence within the sector. Meanwhile, Dr Jane Thomason, Inaugural Chair of the World Metaverse Council and World Metaverse Awards, praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its early adoption of the metaverse across multiple sectors and for being an excellent choice of host for the awards.
An esteemed panel of industry experts will assess submissions from across the world and announce a shortlist of potential winners ahead of the high-profile event. As Saudi Arabia continues to play a leading role in the development of the metaverse, the organisers believe that Riyadh is a natural choice to host the first edition of the awards.
