Track 1 – Strategic Guidance

This track is dedicated to producing high-quality reports, guidelines, and best practices that serve as a knowledge repository for the development and implementation of virtual worlds. Topics included are policy and regulatory matters including governance, security and trust. This track aims to provide actionable insights and practical guidance to cities, governments, organizations, and stakeholders seeking to navigate, monitor and evaluate the complex landscape of virtual worlds, given the technological advances underway.

Meet the Leader of the Strategic Guidance Track

Meet the Experts

Ravi Shankar Arunachalam, Senior Director, Global Public Sector at Capgemini
Christina Yan Zhang, CEO at the Metaverse Institute
Bas Boorsma, Founder at Urban Innovators Global; Digitalization Leader,
Hans Teuben, Global Lead Smart Territories at Capgemini
Tiia Joki, Development Manager for Growth, Innovation and Competitiveness at City of Tampere
Jouni Markkanen, Deputy Council Member at City of Tampere
Sanni Pöntinen, Workplace Development Professional, Doctoral Researcher, Business Coach
Petri Takala, Public Sector Client Director at Capgemini
Outi Valkama, Program Manager at City of Tampere, Data-Driven City for Citizens
Masoumeh Salimi, Project Assistant at City of Tampere
Jan Wester, Associate Partner, Urban Innovators Global
Rijn Platteel, Managing Director, Urban Innovators Global
Raffaele Gareri, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Urban Innovators Global
Roland van der Heijden, Chief Citiverse Officer at Municipality of Rotterdam
Arturo Castelló, Deputy Director at Valencia Innovation Capital
Erdem Samut, Chief Executive Officer, İSBAK

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