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Workshop Takeaways: Decentralised data and service architectures for Web 4.0 (16 July 2025)

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August 12, 2025 On 16 July 2025, the European Commission, PPMI (part of the Verian Group) and TNO hosted the online workshop “Decentralised data and service architectures for Web 4.0”. The session brought together stakeholders from across the globe, representing public authorities, industry, academia, civil society, and the technical community. Participants connected from a total of 16 countries, […]

Workshop takeaways: Digital Identity and Identification in the Era of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds (21 May 2025)

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June 9, 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 […]

Outcome of the Global Multistakeholder High Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds

April 30, 2025 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 […]

Global Multistakeholder High Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds – Background Materials Now Available

March 19, 2025 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

December 5, 2024 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 […]

Workshop takeaways: Technology Challenges and Solutions for Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds (24 October)

October 30, 2024 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)

October 30, 2024 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 […]