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
Learn more about the day's agenda here - Join us in Brussels to shape Europe’s open and co-created Virtual future.
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Additional Information
OPENVERSE Summit “Open and Co-Created Virtual Worlds for Europe”
Event host: OPENVERSE - https://open-verse.eu/
Event date: September 10, 2026
Event location: Albert Brussels | Brussels, Belgium
For any questions about the event please contact info@open-verse.eu
NOTE: Registration is free, but mandatory. Please note that in-person attendance is limited.
The information provided during registration will be used for the organisation of the event, follow-up communications and statistical purposes. Some information might be shared with third parties as outlined in the privacy statement, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
OPENVERSE is funded by EU's Horizon Europe programme under Grant Agreement No 101135701. This work has received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).