The concept of the metaverse sparked a global debate about the next evolution of the internet, what it will look like, how we will interact with each other in it — and who will control it. How can we democratize the future of computing, close the digital divide and ensure that the next generation of makers have the digital literacy skills to navigate new realities and emerging technologies? Hear expert insights on how emerging tech like XR and spatial computing can be used to build more inclusive online spaces, and empower underserved youth and communities as creators of future online worlds.
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Gabo Arora
whosemetaverse.org
Clayton Banks
Silicon Harlem
Courtney Cogburn
Columbia University
Susanna Pollack
Games for Change