{"id":2588,"date":"2024-01-12T16:14:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=2588"},"modified":"2025-08-20T15:22:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T15:22:25","slug":"love-metaverse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/love-metaverse\/","title":{"rendered":"Webinar &#8211; Future of real-love in the virtual world: The Perfect Date"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"10\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.14-DTD-Banner-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.14-DTD-Banner-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.14-DTD-Banner-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.14-DTD-Banner-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.14-DTD-Banner-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.14-DTD-Banner-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advent of digital age has revolutionized the way individuals connect, communicate, and form relationships. With the rise of online dating platforms along with the pervasive influence of social media, these avenues have become an integral part of the dating experience and has also introduced new channels to build courtship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Webinar explored the intersection of dating in the metaverse, discussing the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving world of online relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target Audience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itu.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/_Djh7ydjouOem2fjdtWfi0Um4X_moliP0h3xCZMXLG5hLHIB3MV6B72w_RTn9Ok.AKcJjiLDOStHTovz\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#0693e3;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Webinar Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0q5ZD5qwoXg?si=bPTXUAZF8PMkbFDb\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#0693e3;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note:&nbsp;By registering for this event, you agree for ITU (the event organizer and data controller) to process your personal data for the organization and management of the event in accordance with the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/about\/Documents\/ITU-Data-Protection-and-Privacy-Policy.pdf\"><em>ITU Data Protection and Privacy Policy<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;The personal data you submit as part of the registration and your participation in the event will be used by ITU for the organization, management, and follow-up of the event, including managing attendance and for internal ITU administrative requirements. The event is taking place via Zoom, and it will be recorded. You can read <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexplore.zoom.us%2Fen%2Fzoom_events_privacy%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccristina.bueti%40itu.int%7C9f551e5b55c44906e3d808dc5ee6a922%7C23e464d704e64b87913c24bd89219fd3%7C0%7C0%7C638489591959872430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Dt%2FRYBBZgYlhrMqof%2FuW22fsiyqm24B755tdy0g%2BXuM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em> Zoom\u2019s privacy notice on how it processes your personal data. The event video recording will be made publicly available on ITU\u2019s event webpage to raise awareness and promote standardization aiming at knowledge-transfer and bridging the standardization gap.&nbsp;For any questions or requests concerning your personal data, including your inclusion in video, you can contact ITU at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:digitaltransformation@itu.int\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>digitaltransformation@itu.int<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"2\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organized by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:98%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"101\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/itu-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8632608329118192;width:65px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo-the-metaverse-institute.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo-the-metaverse-institute.jpg 621w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo-the-metaverse-institute-300x107.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UN SDGs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"278\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-05-15-DTD-SDGs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-05-15-DTD-SDGs.png 278w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-05-15-DTD-SDGs-181x300.png 181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ITU Strategic Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation.png 837w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation-768x78.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"83\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity.png 840w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity-768x76.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/md\/T22-TSB-CIR-0139\/en\">Invitation letter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=2472\">Digital Transformation Dialogues<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\" target=\"_blank\">ITU-T Smart Sustainable Cities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/studygroups\/2022-2024\/20\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITU-T Study Group 20: IoT and smart cities and communities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:digitaltransformation@itu.int\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cristina Bueti<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\">Programme<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-000df2e41a00abe7fbf358921c257559 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5f642bb266c05464ebc7c07a16191e35 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>14:00 &#8211; 14:10 Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/seizo-onoe\/\">Seizo Onoe<\/a><\/strong>, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4648cd2986af82b79adbf31f69db9bd is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>14:10 &#8211; 14:55 Session 1: Connecting Souls in Virtual Spaces: A Unified Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderator<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/christina-yan-zhang\/\">Christina Yan Zhang<\/a><\/strong>, CEO, The Metaverse Institute<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/dt-bio-madan-m-oberoi\/\">Madan M. Oberoi<\/a><\/strong>, Executive Director of Technology and Innovation, INTERPOL [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.14-The-evolving-nature-of-potential-harms-in-the-era-of-emerging-technologies-Madan-M.-Oberoi.pdf\">Presentation<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/dt-bio-douglas-zytko\/\"><strong>Douglas Zytko<\/strong><\/a>, Associate Professor, College of Innovation &amp; Technology, University of Michigan-Flint [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.14-The-Dating-Metaverse-Why-We-Need-to-Design-for-Consent-in-Social-VR-Douglas-Zytko.pdf\">Presentation<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/dt-bio-laura-matter\/\">Laura Matter<\/a><\/strong>, Co-Founder, noii [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.14-noii-Laura-Matter.pdf\">Presentation<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions &amp; Answers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eebe2effc3742224d5529df842ea0edf is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>14:55 &#8211; 15:00 Closing Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/shane-he\/\"><strong>Shane He<\/strong><\/a>, Vice-Chair of ITU Focus Group on metaverse; Nokia<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=2472\">Back to the DTD main page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":2472,"menu_order":214,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2588","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2588"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2588\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}