Workshop takeaways: Digital Identity and Identification in the Era of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds (21 May 2025)
On 21 May 2025, the European Commission, PPMI (part of the Verian Group) and TNO conducted the workshop on digital identity and identification in the era of Web 4.0 and virtual worlds. The workshop convened key stakeholders from diverse sectors and backgrounds worldwide including public sector, academia, technical community, private sector, civil society and other […]
Decentralised data and service architectures towards Web 4.0 and virtual worlds
Time: 18 June 2025 at 13:30 – 17:00h CEST Location: Online Agenda Join fellow policymakers, industry experts, digital innovators, researchers, and other stakeholders to explore the future of decentralised data and service architectures in the era of Web 4.0 and virtual worlds. As internet technologies continue to evolve, decentralisation raises new opportunities and challenges […]
Outcome of the Global Multistakeholder High Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds
The Global Multistakeholder High-Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds took place on 30 March and 1 April 2025, co-organised by the European Commission and the 2025 Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The event brought together policymakers, technologists, academics, and community leaders to explore governance frameworks for Web 4.0 […]
Digital Identity and Identification in the Era of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds
Time: 21 May 2025 at 14:00 – 16:30h CEST Location: Online Agenda Join fellow digital identity/identification experts, policymakers, thought leaders, and interested stakeholders to explore the future of digital identity in Web 4.0 and virtual worlds. As the technology landscape rapidly evolves, robust and secure digital identity/identification management is becoming essential. This interactive workshop […]
Global Multistakeholder High Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds – Background Materials Now Available
On 31 March – 1 April 2025, policymakers, technologists, researchers, and civil society representatives will gather in Brussels and online for the Global Multistakeholder High-Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds. Co-organised by the European Commission and the 2025 Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the event will serve as […]
Workshop takeaways: Toward virtual world and Web 4.0 governance – action oriented workshop
On November 26, the European Commission, PPMI (part of the Verian Group), and TNO co-hosted the action-oriented workshop “Toward virtual worlds and Web 4.0”. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including academia, policymakers, industry professionals, technical community, public sector and civil society representatives. Participants joined from across the globe, representing over 25 […]
[past] Toward virtual world and Web 4.0 governance – action oriented workshop
Date: 26 November 2024 Time: 13h – 15:30 CET Location: Online Agenda Be part of a pivotal discussion shaping the future of governance in virtual worlds, Web 4.0 and related technological solutions. This validation workshop invites internet governance experts, policymakers, industry professionals and interested stakeholders to explore the results of discussions from the workshops […]
Workshop takeaways: Technology Challenges and Solutions for Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds (24 October)
On October 24, the European Commission, PPMI and TNO conducted the workshop on technology challenges and solutions for Web 4.0 and virtual worlds. The workshop convened key stakeholders from diverse sectors and backgrounds worldwide including public sector, academia, technical community, private sector, civil society and other backgrounds. Workshop participants connected from a total of 19 […]
Workshop takeaways: principles for virtual worlds and Web 4.0 governance (22 October)
On October 22, the European Commission, PPMI (part of the Verian Group) and TNO co-hosted the workshop on principles for virtual worlds and Web 4.0 governance. The workshop brought a range of stakeholders, including government representatives, academia, the technical community, private companies, and civil society representatives. Workshop participants connected from across the globe, representing a […]
