{"id":864,"date":"2024-03-08T10:43:23","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T10:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/?page_id=864"},"modified":"2025-06-24T10:48:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:48:15","slug":"5th-forum-metaverse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/5th-forum-metaverse\/","title":{"rendered":"5th ITU Forum on Integrating virtual and physical worlds in the metaverse with digital twin"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5th-forum-metaverse-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2011 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5th-forum-metaverse-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5th-forum-metaverse-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5th-forum-metaverse-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5th-forum-metaverse-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5th-forum-metaverse-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This forum served as a dynamic space for exploring and discussing the groundbreaking work of the ITU Focus Group on the metaverse. The focus was on unveiling some of the deliverables that have emerged from this group, delving into three key areas:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Overview of the metaverse:<\/strong> Take a panoramic view of the metaverse landscape. This includes an in-depth exploration of the overarching concepts, emerging trends, and key elements that define the metaverse. Understand the interconnected nature of digital twins and their role in shaping the metaverse&#8217;s evolution.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Use cases and requirements for the metaverse based on digital twins enabling integration of virtual and physical worlds:<\/strong> Delve into the practical applications and essential requirements that define the metaverse, grounded in the transformative capabilities of digital twins. Explore how the integration of virtual and physical worlds is shaping various industries and redefining user experiences.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>\u200bReference model for the metaverse based on a digital twin enabling integration of virtual and physical worlds:<\/strong> Gain insights into the blueprint that guides the metaverse&#8217;s structure and functionality. The reference model, rooted in the power of digital twins, serves as a framework for seamless integration between virtual and physical realms. Explore how this model paves the way for a cohesive and interconnected metaverse experience.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us in this forum to engage with experts, enthusiasts, and thought leaders who shared a common interest in pushing the boundaries of the metaverse. Together, let&#8217;s unravel the potential, challenges, and possibilities that arise from integrating virtual and physical worlds with the transformative influence of digital twins. Get ready to be at the forefront of the metaverse evolution!<\/p>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target audience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation in the forum is open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, and Academic Institutions and to any individual from a country that is a member of ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional, and national organizations. Participation in this forum is free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>                                <p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/itu.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/raR2euDNIswe8O57Q7qE26QzPrzH383Uujy1o3U6QPwZZnrBDD03C-yD6MJLz8eM.Ix8l8K53HfVmM9e5?startTime=1718281788000\" class=\"ituBtn\" >\n            <strong>Recording<\/strong>        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c4608dbe7159578a31a8c474e7dc1e6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Programme<\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#009cd6\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>14:30 &#8211; 14:35 Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/?page_id=865#onoe\">Seizo Onoe<\/a><\/strong>, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#009cd6\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><strong>14:35 &#8211; 15:00 <strong>Session 1: Key outcomes and results from the ITU Focus Group on metaverse<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keynote Speech:<\/strong><\/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\/metaverse\/?page_id=865#kang\">Shin-Gak Kang<\/a><\/strong>, Chair, ITU Focus Group on metaverse [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shin-Gak-Kang.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><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#009cd6\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><strong>15:00 \u2013 16:25 Session 2: Exploring Use Cases and Reference Models for Integrated Virtual-Physical Worlds with Digital Twins<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderator:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/?page_id=865#he\"><strong>Shane He<\/strong><\/a>, Program Manager and Strategist, Nokia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speakers:<\/strong><\/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\/metaverse\/5th-forum-metaverse\/bios#lee\">Changkyu Lee<\/a><\/strong>, Senior Researcher, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), Korea (Republic of) [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Changkyu-Lee.pdf\">Presentation<\/a>]<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Technical Specification on Requirements for the metaverse based on digital twins enabling integration of virtual and physical worlds\u200b<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/?page_id=865#imanaka\">Hideo Imanaka<\/a><\/strong>, Managing Expert, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hideo-Imanaka.pdf\">Presentation<\/a>]<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Technical Specification on Service scenarios and high-level requirements for metaverse cross-platform interoperability<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/?page_id=865#orero\">Pilar Orero<\/a><\/strong>, Professor, Universitat Aut\u00f2noma de Barcelona, Spain [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pilar-Orero.pdf\">Presentation<\/a>]<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Technical Specification on Requirements for communication between human-avatar languages in the metaverse<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/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><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#009cd6\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><strong>16:25 &#8211; 16:30 <\/strong>Closing Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/5th-forum-metaverse\/bios#jamoussi\">Bilel Jamoussi<\/a><\/strong>, Deputy Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#009cd6\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>16:30 &#8211; 17:00 Celebration of the successful conclusion of the ITU Focus Group on metaverse<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/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\">Related information<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Organized by<\/strong>: International Telecommunication Union (ITU)<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: 13 June 2024<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Contact<\/strong>: Ms Cristina Bueti (<a href=\"mailto:tsbfgmv@itu.int\">tsbfgmv@itu.int<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div 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