OPENVERSE Summit “Open and Co-Created Virtual Worlds for Europe”

The OPENVERSE Summit 2026 is the flagship European policy and ecosystem event dedicated to building open, interoperable, and human-centric Virtual Worlds.

Taking place in Brussels, at the heart of EU decision-making, the Summit positions Europe not only as a technological innovator, but as a global standard-setter shaping the rules and values of future immersive environments.

Organised by the OPENVERSE Coordination and Support Action (CSA), the Summit will serve as a high-level convening platform bringing together EU policymakers and institutional leaders; Horizon Europe projects and research initiatives; Industry pioneers and technology providers; Civil society representatives; Investors and ecosystem builders. Its strategic Brussels location underscores its role as a policy-driven milestone aligned with Europe’s digital priorities.

Why This Summit Matters Now

Virtual Worlds are rapidly emerging as foundational infrastructure for Europe’s digital transformation. They are reshaping:

• Industry and advanced manufacturing
• Research and innovation
• Culture and creative sectors
• Education and skills development
• Public services
• Climate resilience and sustainability

At a time when global Virtual World ecosystems are increasingly shaped by closed, proprietary platforms, Europe must advance a distinct and future-proof vision grounded in:

• Openness and interoperability
• Human-centric and ethical design
• Trust, safety, and accessibility
• Strategic autonomy and global competitiveness

A detailed agenda of the day will follow soon - Join us in Brussels to shape Europe’s open and co-created Virtual future.