The Virtual World Society helps individuals, families, and communities participate in the virtual world so that we can create better realities for everyone.
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Join Our Virtual Fireside
With Tom Furness
The Grandfather of Virtual Reality
Fireside Chat w/ Marcus Shingles
March 30th
Get involved in local efforts to bring the metaverse into homes and communities
Attend a global gathering to discuss the next steps of the metaverse
Create a world representing the United Nations Sustainability Goals
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Our Science Board:
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Leads the conversation about technology for good
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Informs emerging research methods
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Develops strategies that increase the adoption of virtual reality technologies
RESEARCH
Our researchers:
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Provide reliable information and guidance for decision-makers
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Support our SkillSpark Scholars and Furness Fellows pilot programs by providing data to improve deployment strategies
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
VWS provides services that harness VWS resources and expertise:
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Speaking Engagements
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Virtual Reality Deployment Consulting
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Evaluation Consulting
Our mission is to inspire, guide, and enable humanity to thrive and create a positive impact through emerging reality technologies.
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When you become a VWS community member, you gain access to news, jobs, events, and collaboration opportunities.
We partner with organizations and events that are dedicated to bringing awareness to the humanitarian applications of emerging technology.
Your gift makes it possible to use technology to help students, communities, and families.
NEXTANT AWARDS™
The Nextant Prize is the top recognition of the VWS, given to an individual who has shown exceptional work, commitment, and contributions to the field of immersive technologies for good. A Nextant Prize is awarded to a person whom others can turn to for inspiration, guidance, and role modeling, and are making a difference with their work in immersive technologies.