The Metaverse: A Professional Guide - Launch and networking event

To celebrate the launch of The Metaverse: A Professional Guide, the Immersive Wire will host an event that dives into the metaverse and its potential impact through 2022. Hosted by UCL, the event will include a panel with some of the top professionals in the UK who are investigating the space, helping you navigate the complexities of a burgeoning area.

Afterwards, there is an optional part of the evening where members will go to a nearby pub to have drinks and network further.

We want everyone who attends to feel safe and comfortable so the room will be large enough for people to distance if they choose. In consideration of attendees who may be more vulnerable, we encourage all guests to be fully vaccinated and/or take a Lateral Flow Test before attending.

Address:

221 Hong Kong Alumni Room, Bentham House, 4-8 Endsleigh Gardens, London, WC1H 0EG

If you need to find the Hong Kong alumni room, please ask for directions at reception.

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Event timeline:

6:30pm - Doors open at UCL, for people who wish to come early and socialise.

7:00pm - Introduction from Dinah Lammiman, Professor and Course Leader at UCL

7:05pm - An exploration of the topics covered in the book:

• Tom Ffiske, Editor of the Immersive Wire
• James Pearce, Editor at TechInformed

7:30pm - Panel discussion exploring the exciting (and nebulous) parts of the metaverse:

• Host: Chris Sutcliffe, Senior Reporter at The Drum
• Vaidehi Bhargava, Immersive tech creative
• Lorna Inman, VR artist
• Charlie Neuner, Manager, Metaverse Technologies at PwC
• Dinah Lammiman, Professor and Course Leader at UCL

8:00pm - Event ends, optional networking drinks at the nearby pub begins.

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Covid-19 Policy

UCL will conduct a covid-19 risk assessment in addition to a regular risk assessment.

We want everyone who attends to feel safe and comfortable so the room will be large enough for people to distance if they choose.

In consideration of attendees who may be more vulnerable, we encourage all guests to be fully vaccinated and/or take a Lateral Flow Test before attending.