{"id":1385,"date":"2023-07-18T14:15:21","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T14:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=1385"},"modified":"2024-08-21T09:40:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T09:40:52","slug":"3rd-forum-metaverse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/3rd-forum-metaverse\/","title":{"rendered":"3rd ITU Forum on \u201cCities and the metaverse: shaping a citiverse for all\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) organized the 3rd ITU Forum on \u201cCities and the metaverse: shaping a citiverse for all\u201d<\/strong>. The Forum took place on 13 September 2023, 0900 \u2013 1230 hours, Arusha time, in the Room BAOBAB, Gran Meli\u00e1 Arusha in Arusha, Tanzania<\/strong> after the Special Session of ITU Focus Group on metaverse, <\/strong>that took place on 12 September 2023. The Special Session and Forum were followed by the meeting of Study Group 20 (Internet of things (IoT) and smart cities and communities (SC&C)<\/em>)<\/strong><\/a>, that took place from 13-22 September 2023, at the same venue. The Special Session, Forum and ITU-T Study Group 20 meeting were kindly hosted by Tanzania.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Forum brought together metaverse experts from around the world to discuss the role of the metaverse in cities and identify areas of further collaboration, including metaverse standardization activities. By providing an open and collaborative international platform, the ITU continued to play a leading role in ensuring that cities played a central role not only in accelerating digital transformation but also in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum provided a platform for all stakeholders to come together and discuss important metaverse-related challenges and opportunities facing cities at that time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Forum concluded with the adoption of the Arusha Call to Action<\/a><\/strong> which reflected key issues discussed at the Forum. An overview of Forum discussions can be found in the Forum Outcome Document<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Participation in the forum and special session was open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, and Academic Institutions and to any individual from a country that was a member of ITU and who wished to contribute to the work. This included individuals who were also members of international, regional, and national organizations. This forum was free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Watch Recording Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Arusha Call to Action<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Outcome Document<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Programme <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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9:00 \u2013 9:30 Opening Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n
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