This track focuses on the collection and curation of new use cases pertaining to virtual worlds, including the adoption of digital technologies, such as AI, VR, AR, digital twin in cities. The track highlights the expected opportunities, risks, and maturity/horizon associated with the use cases identified.​

Meet the Leader of the Use-case Identification Track

Louisa Barker
Senior Research Manager, IDC​

Meet the Experts:

  • Steffen Braun, Deputy Director, Urban Systems Researcher, Fraunhofer IAO
  • Petr Suska, CIO, OICT Prague
  • Vanessa Borkmann, Professor for Placemaking & Tourism at SRH Dresden
  • Andreia Rosa Collard, Digital Transformation and Innovation Specialist, Government of Madeira
  • David Warden Sime, Lead Innovation Strategist, Invantage Ltd.
  • Scott Dickson, Creative Content Director, Generative AI and Digital Media, Bold Digital Media Pty Ltd
  • Carlos Sousa, Senior Advisor, Urban Economy Forum
  • Fabio Carbone, Tourism and Peace Specialist / Education in Emergencies Humanitarian Activist, Northampton University
  • Alison Brooks, Research Vice President, IDC Smart Cities Strategies and Public Safety
  • John Apostolidis, Police and Emergency Response Specialist, City of Toronto
  • Leonidas Anthopoulos, Professor in e-business, University of Thessaly
  • Fabrice Klein, Head of Innovation Projects, Port of Bordeaux
  • Andrew Schroeder, VP of Research and Analysis, Direct Relief
  • Joe Appleton, Smart Cities and Transport and Mobility Specialist
  • Aleksander Orlowski, Professor, Gdansk University of Technology
  • Segun Williams, Special Advisor to the Governor of Lagos State
  • Carlo Capua, Chief of Strategy and Innovation, City of Fort Worth
  • Gintarė Janušaitienė, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Lithuania
  • Grace Quintana, Technology Director, Metro Bogota
  • Anna Lisa Boni, Advisor, Commune di Bologna
  • Eva Hozova, Smart City Projects Manager, Brno
  • Michal Lakomski, Mayor’s Proxy for Smart City, City of Posnan
SharePoint Site

To join the group or access the SharePoint Site, please contact us at virtualworlds@itu.int

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