MetaMeets Internet Conference Opens Registration
4 Feb 2010 (For PDF version click here.)
Contact:
Elisa Butler
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Conference Website: www.metameets2010.com
Press Release: www.metameets2010.com/press_release.html
The MetaMeets 2010 Internet Conference opens just as the 2009 movie "Avatar" has become a spectacular introduction to the idea of virtual environments. The conference, like the movie, is a bridge for the public to see what’s possible in a way that begins to draw them to virtual as well as real life. The conference will be available May 7th-8th in both Live and Virtual formats. For more information see www.metameets.com.
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MetaMeets, Europe’s premier 3D Internet developer and community conference, comes to Dublin, Ireland, in 2010.
The conference opens just as the movie "Avatar" has become a spectacular introduction to the idea of virtual environments. The conference, like the movie, is a bridge for the public to see what’s possible in a way that begins to draw them to virtual as well as real life.
MetaMeets 2010 follows its successful inaugural conference last year in Amsterdam, Holland. “Metameets” appeared as a Top Ten Twitter Trending Topic on three separate occasions.
The event will take place this year in the Digital Hub Centre of Excellence, Dublin, on May 7th and 8th, 2010.
Content will be delivered in two formats, Live and Virtual:
MetaMeets 2010 addresses the question, "Who is driving Web 2.0 / 3D Internet / Virtual Environment Development: Business, Community, Education, Nonprofits, Diplomacy..." Content will be organized into three tracks:
Economic projections show the magnitude of increased attention being paid to Web 2.0 / 3D Internet / Virtual Environment applications:
The conference will feature developers and users of modern Web 2.0 / 3D Internet / Virtual Environment platforms. Presenters will review and discuss showcase applications ranging from profit to nonprofit, work to pleasure, and enterprise to individual. It will provide tips, new ideas, and contacts.
MetaMeets presentations, discussions, and networking activities will be streamed from the live location to virtual environments and will include participation from virtual attendees.
The Digital Hub is an Irish Government initiative to create an international centre of expertise for knowledge, innovation and creativity focused on digital content and technology enterprises.
For program, registration, and travel information see the conference website at www.metameets2010.com.
Notes:
1. The MetaMeets management team consists of:
2. During MetaMeets 2009, “Metameets” appeared on Twitter as a Top Ten Trending Topic on three separate occasions.
3. The following organisations participated in MetaMeets 2009:
4. Data sources for statistics include: