(MENAFN) The World Metaverse Council has been announced as a strategic partner for the upcoming Metaverse Discovery and World Metaverse Awards, which will take place in Riyadh later this year. The World Metaverse Council is a platform that leads the dialogue for an equitable and inclusive life in the metaverse. The council aims to encourage collaborations to create a comprehensive and decentralized metaverse to maximize socioeconomic possibilities.

The Metaverse Discovery event will take place on June 8 and will be hosted by the Crown Plaza RDC Hotel. This event is committed to taking organizations on an immersive journey to unlock their potential opportunities within the metaverse. As more organizations embark on their own metaverse journeys, new standards of excellence are continually being set.

Chris Fountain, CEO of the organizing committee for Metaverse Discovery and the World Metaverse Awards, stated, "We believe now is the time to recognize and reward excellence within the metaverse space and are excited to celebrate the best in global digital talent through the inaugural edition of the World Metaverse Awards." The World Metaverse Awards will showcase accomplishments of organizations across a wide range of categories, including finance, smart cities, tourism and leisure, healthcare, and retail, among others.

In addition, an individual award will be presented to honor the "World Metaverse Leader of the Year." The organizers of the event have chosen Riyadh as the host city for the awards due to the Kingdom's keenness to unlock the vast potential of the metaverse. The World Metaverse Council's partnership with Metaverse Discovery and the World Metaverse Awards demonstrates the importance of a collaborative approach to creating a comprehensive and inclusive metaverse.

MENAFN16042023000045014228ID1106019450