Save the date for Metaverse One 2023: September 20th 2023!
Metaverse One is the first 100% free, 100% community driven online conference dedicated to the Microsoft Metaverse, Microsoft Mesh, Artificial Intelligence, Mixed Reality, MR technologies, extensibility options, the Teams Platform and also welcomes other Metaverse Platforms. It aims to bring together exceptional technical talent and thought leadership to democratize Metaverse and AI&nbsp;knowledge, encourage participation in the community and give those who are struggling financially an opportunity to experience a first class conference.
Metaverse One has 4 online rooms that has sessions around the Metaverse, AI, Microsoft Mesh, Mixed Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and other themes.
We are also welcoming sessions on and about other platforms such as Meta, Spatial and other consumer / event Metaverses. With the partnership between Meta and Microsoft sharing insights and knowledge about that is also important.
Sessions can range from technical ones to end users. From champions and adoption of new ways of working to the responsible &amp; ethical use of the Metaverse. From getting ready to the new future to sharing experiences.
We welcome your support for the Metaverse One 2023 and appreciate you sharing the word about the event as Microsoft Tech Community Rocks!

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Opening begins at 8am CEST.&nbsp; You can <a href="https://metaverseone2023.sessionize.com/schedule" target="_blank">view schedule directly via this link</a>.

Keynote Speakers📢 Jeff Teper, MicrosoftPresident - Microsoft Collaborative Apps and Platforms📢 Karuana Gatimu, MicrosoftPrincipal Manager, Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft Teams Engineering📢 Pouneh Kaufman, MicrosoftGPM, Collaborative Apps Platform | Mesh | Metaverse | AR/VR/MR &nbsp;See full speaker and session list at&nbsp;<a href="https://metaverseone2023.sessionize.com/schedule" target="_blank">https://metaverseone2023.sessionize.com/schedule</a>

Metaverse One 2023

Room 1

Opening keynote session with Jeff Teper from Microsoft.

Opening Keynote

The metaverse is the next frontier for intelligent applications that leverage the power of AI models like GPT. Microsoft has pioneered a new approach to AI assistance with Copilots, which are integrated into all its products and offer contextual and personalized guidance. In this session, we will explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot works and how it can be used as an example to help you create more engaging and productive experiences in the metaverse. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the future of AI and metaverse with Microsoft!

How Microsoft 365 Copilot approach can transform your metaverse applications with AI

Businesses and technologists around the world are struggling to define the Metaverse and what their role will be in it. In this session, Alex Karim, Industrial Metaverse & Sustainability GTM Manager for Microsoft UK will distinguish how Microsoft is thinking about the phenomenon for consumers, businesses, and industries. He will share our vision for Innovating with the Azure Quantum. 

Innovating with Azure Quantum

In my upcoming talk on the metaverse and AI, I will discuss how Large Language Models have revolutionized the way users interact with virtual characters within the metaverse. Even objects can speak to you and provide guidance on subsequent actions.
Additionally, AI-powered content generation enables the creation of 3D environments, background narratives, objects, voice cloning and styles, and atmospheric music. By the time of my presentation, I anticipate the availability of a Multimodal Large Language Model (MLLM), which will further expand the creative potential for content creators in the metaverse.


The Role of AI in Shaping Metaverse User Experiences

Almost all practical uses cases for a health metaverse will have to deal with health data and specialized artificial intelligence. 

Because health means the highest stake in the game, the highest (regulatory) requirements for accuracy and security are associated with it. Already in the pre-metaverse era, many techs and IT companies failed to meet these challenges. 

I discuss use cases in the medical fields of oncology, immunology, cardiovascular diseases and neurology / mental health. The use cases mainly focus on realistic scenarios and concrete pitfalls when used in the real world of smart / intelligent healthcare, research and drug development.

The session addresses not only professionals but also medical laypeople - you don't have to be a doctor or biologist.

Medical Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence: Data for Smart Healthcare, Research, Drug Development

The session argues that one fundamental aspect in the Metaverse is that it will facilitate the emergence of such innovations that lead into responsible and sustainable development. For this, Metaverse needs to have more efficient outcomes in innovation development than face-to-face encounters. The use of AI and ML are important in this as evidenced by the conceptual framework of SURE Metaverse platform (sites.utu.fi/sure). 

Can Metaverse be innovative, responsible and sustainable?

Are you ready for the next wave of digital disruption? Spatial Computing and Quantum Computing are two emerging technologies that will change how we interact with computers and the physical world. They will enable new possibilities for collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving across different domains and industries.
Spatial Computing, is an emerging technology that will change how we interact with computers and the physical world, using intelligent edge devices like a HoloLens and other mobile devices. Mainly driven by AI computer vision and advanced sensors, those devices can spatially sense the world around us and make the spatially aware context part of the experience. With technologies like the AR Cloud, a common spatial map can be shared between heterogeneous devices to build connected, collaborative, and cross-platform Metaverse apps where virtual objects anchored in the physical world can be shared across devices and over time with persistence. 
During the Spatial Computing era we will also enter the Quantum Computing age. Quantum Computers are still in its infancy with limited Qubits, but Q-Day is coming, the day when Quantum Advantage will be readily available and deprecating today’s cryptography. Even with the hardware infancy, Quantum-inspired computing (QIC) already provides significant advantages for things like Quantum Machine Learning (QML) and Quantum-Inspired Optimization (QIO).
In this session Rene will explain the concepts and technologies supporting these transformative computing paradigm changes and will show applied and practical use cases to make these abstracts concepts more feasible.

The future of computing with the Metaverse, Spatial Computing and Quantum Computing

In this presentation, we will delve into the Metaverse, a rapidly evolving digital landscape, to decipher its potential for both businesses (B2B) and consumers (B2C). We'll explore its fundamental concepts, showcase real-world applications, discuss challenges and opportunities, and offer insights into the future of this virtual frontier.


Demystifying the Metaverse: Is it a B2B or a B2C success?

The industrial metaverse will enable enterprise organizations through digital technologies like AI, digital twins, and immersive devices to work together to design, build, operate and optimize physical systems. This session will explain the concept of the industrial metaverse and how it will drive us forward in the industry world. An example will be shown where immersive devices like Microsoft HoloLens, Azure Digital Twins, IoT, and Dynamics 365 Field Services are combined to unlock the true power of Microsoft technologies to create industrial metaverse concepts and solutions.

Industrial Metaverse is transforming enterprise organizations!

You are SO excited to work on that brand, shiny, new Metaverse, AI or other emerging tech experience...but given that it's "emerging", how can you make sure it works for the max number of people possible? 

Turns out there is a framework for it and today you will learn how to max the number of customers you have and YES, the profits too. 

How to Build Inclusive Metaverse, AI and other Emerging Tech Experiences

Microsoft Mesh can enrich hybrid work and enhance collaboration using avatars in 3D spaces to enable a meaningful sense of co-presence. Getting organizations to think about the kinds of 3D experiences they want to have and how to effectively create them will require some mind shift. In this session, we'll cover why and when to use immersive experiences offered by Microsoft Mesh and how to plan experiences to maximize the benefits of this new technology. We'll also talk about tips and tricks to prepare people new to the idea of 3D so they feel comfortable, successful, and included, whether using a 2D app or Quest headset. 

Bringing People Together in 3D: Immersive Experiences in Microsoft Mesh

Building and supporting a trusted and safe experience in the metaverse is critical for any organization. Come learn about the guiding principles of building a responsible metaverse and how artificial intelligence can help.

Responsible Metaverse

Join Karuana Gatimu to take a look at what's new and what's next with AI and the Metaverse including a Microsoft 365 Copilot overview.