How does the Scandinavian region approach the metaverse? Meet LEGO, The Danish Tech-Ambassador and the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies at the House of Creative Denmark for this first part of the special SXSW edition of The Nordic Metaverse Summit. Join us on the rooftop of Austin Contemporary to get new perspectives and mingle.

Read the full updated program for the afternoon here: https://bit.ly/nordicmetaverse

Moderators: Bugge Holm Hansen & Sofie Hvitved, Futurists, Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

2:00 - 2:20 PM: Opening discussion: Nordic insights on the metaverse

At the opening sessions we will present insights from the Nordic Metaverse Summit and some of the key takeaways presented by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.

2:20 - 2:30 PM: Embracing the convergence of our virtual and physical lives

Meet the Danish Tech-Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark who will be addressing why the metaverse is important and what Denmark has to offer.

2:30 - 3:00 PM: Fireside Chat: Safeguarding the metaverse - How LEGO keeps kids safe and thriving in the new virtual worlds

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with LEGO on safeguarding the metaverse and hear about the challenges and opportunities of creating child-friendly virtual spaces for building a safe and engaging metaverse.

Presenters:
- Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Digital Child Safety Lead, LEGO
- Anne Marie Engtoft Larsen, Danish Tech-Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

More info here: https://www.eventbrite.dk/e/creating-a-better-tomorrow-the-metaverse-in-a-nordic-perspective-sxsw-tickets-570499879497?aff=ebdsoporgprofile