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20 Winners at 1st annual European Metaverse Summit & Awards
107 top execs from 79 companies attended InPerson the1st annual European Metaverse Summit & Awards, with additional guests attending online. 103 top companies were Short-Listed as finalists in 20 Awards categories. In a tight competition among world-class firms and fast-growing Web3/Metaverse companies, votes from our 28-member VIP Jury were combined with our Popular Vote from all attendees via the Brella platform. The combined voting distinguished the following winners: Top Debut in Metaverse: DEPT® Top European Metaverse Platform: Azerion / Sulake Top Blockchain Developer Services Provider: 4Soft.co Top Blockchain Game of the Year: WAM Top Corporate Partnership Project: Webhelp and The Sandbox Top Cloud, Enterprise, or Technology Partner: Hadean Top Partner for establishing early-stage presence in Metaverse: rooom.com Most Innovative NFT project: DecentWorld Top 3D Design Firm: YOONA.AI Top Fashion, or Consumer, Brand Initiative: DeepGears Ltd Top Sports, or Events, Brand Initiative: Metasport Arena Top CVC Partner for Web 3.0/Metaverse Development: Siemens and NVIDIA Top VC/Accelerator/Incubator for Metaverse/Web 3.0: Blueverse Ventures Top Avatar Design, Digital-Twin or Identity Company: Ready Player Me Top B2B or Industrial Initiative: Hadean Most-Exciting StartUp Company: Anymate Me Most-Exciting Early-Stage Company: METAV.RS Top XR/AR/VR firm: NeXR Technologies Top Legal Firm or Legal Services for Metaverse/Web 3.0 businesses: Gleiss Lutz Top Consumer Hardware or Interface for Metaverse/Web 3.0: LG plans TV for NFTs This 1st annual event was MC’ed by Thom Barnhardt (and co-MC'ed by Klaudia Archimowicz of Disruption Banking (London)), and organized by CEE Business Media. The Awards were preceded by the Summit, with 35 Panelists and Speakers on topics top-of-mind in the disruptive Metaverse/Web3 space. Keynote Speakers were Robert Gunther, Head of Reality Labs Developer Partnerships, Meta Inc, and Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder, The Sandbox. Attendees: Attendees came from Germany, France, US, Canada, Spain, UK, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Japan, Korea, and Israel. Save the Dates:
103 Companies Short-Listed in 20 Categories:
Top Debut in Metaverse
adsMaker GmbH CYMA CONNECTION DecentWorld DEPT® Lovehoney Group Metaverse Academy STORYSCAPES & NOE-FI STUDIOS SYNAPTIC BLACK LIMITED TIMETRAVEL.BERLIN UG Top European Metaverse Platform Azerion / Sulake DecentWorld INVR.SPACE Metamooz Party.Space Proof of Taste GmbH Verse Estate YOM Top Blockchain Developer Services Provider 4Soft.co 5ire Crucible Networks Limited Open Meta Association Top Blockchain Game of the Year Sky Mavis STAR ATLAS (ATMTA, Inc.) WAM Top Corporate Partnership Project Azerion Webhelp and The Sandbox Top Cloud, Enterprise, or Technology Partner Bemersive Hadean PureWeb rooom.com - Enterprise Metaverse Solutions Top Partner for establishing early-stage presence in Metaverse Azerion Clevereen DEVERSE.STUDIO Metagellan by CollecOnline ParallelOffice rooom.com - Enterprise Metaverse Solutions SoftServe SYNAPTIC BLACK LIMITED Webhelp Most Innovative NFT project 361 DRX GmbH Azerion / Sulake DecentWorld eyecandylab Flucasart Goldlbull Ventures PORTALS Top 3D Design Firm Metaverse-Architects MIRRORWORLD Studio NTZNS Ltd Viital Voxel Architects W3b Lab YOONA.AI Top Fashion, or Consumer, Brand Initiative BrandLab360 DeepGears Ltd DEPT® Metajuice (IMVU, SHOES 50345, THE DEMATERIALISED, Cyb’Air) NTZNS Ltd VALACLAVA Top Sports, or Events, Brand Initiative MedalVerse Metasport Arena Metaverse Combat LTD Party.Space StadioPlus Top CVC Partner for Web 3.0/Metaverse Development Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners Samsung Next TLV Siemens and NVIDIA Partner to Enable Live Digital Twins Unilever Ventures Top VC/Accelerator/Incubator for Metaverse/Web 3.0 Blueverse Ventures Founders Factory FOV Ventures Taavet+Sten W3 fund Top Avatar Design, Digital-Twin or Identity Company KLON Open Meta Association Ready Player Me Reblium SPOA FILMS & DIGITAL Top B2B or Industrial Initiative Augment IT by Netcetera DigiThree Labs Hadean Pixaera Smart Global Governance Virteem Warpin Media Ab wondder Most-Exciting StartUp Company AEY Metaverse OÜ Anymate Me BC Labs DigiCorp Labs golem Nabu StyleClueless Most-Exciting Early-Stage Company 7Looks Adshares Alpha AR AMG DAO Bemersive Cosmic Factions Crucible Networks Limited eyecandylab Hadean MAT3 / VERTIKAL METAV.RS NeoxEntertainment Party.Space CineVR YOONA.AI wondder Top XR/AR/VR firm 4Experience Augment IT by Netcetera Bemersive Breakpoint One eyecandylab INVR.SPACE Kyotu Technology NeXR Technologies SE SoftServe Superba AR wondder Top Legal Firm or Legal Services for Metaverse/Web 3.0 businesses eID.domains Gleiss Lutz Hootz Hirsch PartmbB Rechtsanwälte SCHERENBERG LEGAL & LICENSING Top Consumer Hardware or Interface for Metaverse/Web 3.0 HTC Iristick LG plans TV for NFTs Nabu OWO TCL launches Leiniao Air Smart Glasses. Varjo Premier Partner:
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About the Summit:
The European Metaverse Summit, set for 27 October 2022, distinguishes disruptors, innovators, and nimble giants in this exciting space. The Summit focuses on Business Opportunities in the Metaverse, with a unique focus on the European ecosystem.
Keynote Speaker:
Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO
The Sandbox Learn first-hand from metaverse pioneer, The Sandbox, why and when your brand should develop a metaverse presence, and how you can drive reputational and commercial success. About the Awards:
The 1st annual European Metaverse Awards distinguish pioneers, innovators and nimble giants in the European metaverse eco-system. The Summit & Awards is focused on actionable business opportunities in the Metaverse/Web 3.0, with a unique focus on the European ecosystem.
Our aim is to connect and build relationships among up-and-coming new companies and brands, and large corporates and early-adopters embracing Web 3.0 and the Metaverse. There are 20 Awards categories and we expect about 100 companies to be "Short-Listed" as finalists. Deadline to Submit Nominations: Now Closed! |
European Metaverse News
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Aussies embrace Metaverse ETF with 32 stocks in basket8/8/2022 0 Comments The ASX welcomed its newest exchange-traded fund (ETF) to its boards last week. Over the past 12 months, ASX has welcomed the BetaShares Online Retail and E-Commerce ETF (ASX: IBUY), the ETFS Hydrogen ETF (ASX: HGEN), and the BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP) to the ASX. And now, the BetaShares Metaverse ETF (ASX: MTAV) joined this list. Metaverse ETF joins the ASX As its name implies, it invests in a basket of global ‘metaverse’ shares. As my Fool colleague Tony noted in his coverage, the metaverse is the term that refers to the idea that the internet will morph into a “massive unified virtual world”. It has been a term most associated with the social media giant Meta Platforms, which of course used to be known as Facebook. So it perhaps will come as no surprise that Meta stock is one of the largest holdings in this new ETF. But other well-known shares like Roblox, NVIDIA, Apple and Disney are also present in its 32-share strong portfolio. Full story here 0 Comments Bacardi's Tequila brand Patrón enters the metaverse8/8/2022 0 Comments Tequila brand Patrón has unveiled a new virtual reality cocktail experience in Decentraland. The move marks the Bacardi-owned brand’s entry into the metaverse. It is described as a ‘natural progression’ for the brand after it created its first non-fungible token (NFT). “As a leader in the Tequila category, innovation has always been essential to the core of Patrón Tequila which is why we are excited to embark on this unique, virtual journey in Decentraland,” said Kathy Parker, president and global chief marketing officer. “At Patrón, we celebrate creative communities like the metaverse that bring people together in a digital world. With this new venture, we hope to spark curiosity, creativity and connection this summer while offering our Tequila fans a new way to experience the mastery behind our brand.” The experience, called Summer Made Sensational: A Patrón Pop-Up Series, is inspired by three of the brand’s cocktails. The experience will help consumers find ingredients to make Patrón Perfect Paloma, Patrón Silver & Soda, and Patrón Añejo Highball. A virtual bartender will provide details on sourcing different ingredients to make a cocktail at all three locations – Jazz Club, Flamingos and Metaverse Festival. Following the successful completion of each quest, participants will head to the next bar to take on a new cocktail mission. Full story here 0 Comments Best metaverse tokens to get In August8/8/2022 0 Comments Decentraland (MANA/USD), Stacks (STX/USD) and Enjin Coin (ENJ/USD) are some of the best metaverse-related cryptocurrencies that you can get on August 4, 2022. On July 28, 2022, Decentraland announced a new SDK, known as the SDK 7 Manifesto. Then on August 1, DecentRally set the track for the future experience of creators using the infinity engine code. Are you looking for fast-news, hot-tips and market analysis? Sign-up for the Invezz newsletter, today. On August 3, 2022, Stacks announced “Spaces,” where they held a discussion about Stacks and Bitcoin and the usage of Native Bitcoin in Stacks Apps through DLCs. Then on August 4, Enjin published their ecosystem report, going over Square Enix NFTs on Efinity, Entropia Universe NFTs in NFT.io marketplace prelaunch, XCM integrations, and Wallet 2.0 updates, among other things. Full story here 0 Comments KuCoin Teams Up with Ertha to Show How to Trade in the Metaverse8/8/2022 0 Comments KuCoin has announced its entry into the Ertha metaverse, showing digital citizens all there is to know about trading. Renowned for their pursuit of high-quality blockchain projects, they have partnered with Ertha, a highly anticipated metaverse project.
Among them is Ertha, a metaverse project that aims to replicate a real-life environment, simulating the actions that people have to perform to live a life. In addition, businesses and partnerships are forming in this virtual world. KuCoin, one of crypto’s largest exchanges, has recently announced its arrival in Ertha’s metaverse. So what kind of synergy will be created by the collaboration between the two? KuCoin joins Ertha to seek a win-win opportunity Big brands have already made their presence in the metaverse. Nike, Adidas, Gucci, Coca-Cola, and more are tapping into the new digital frontier. KuCoin, the global cryptocurrency exchange, has also settled down in the metaverse, exploring new scenarios for seamless digital asset trading. Ertha’s play-and-earn and play-and-learn mechanics grant NFT owners a real opportunity to earn income from their land. KuCoin is among the earliest investors to seize such an opportunity. As the boundary between the virtual world and the real one blurs, KuCoin believes it is necessary to provide a state-of-the-art venue for metaverse users to browse live market charts and begin trading any time they want. Full story here 0 Comments Manchester City’s Third Kit Takes Football to the Metaverse8/8/2022 0 Comments Following the release of Manchester City’s home jersey that pays homage to the club’s legendary striker Colin Bell, PUMA and the current Premier League champions have just presented their official third kit ahead of the new campaign. The new jersey is City’s first-ever Metaverse kit launch and was unveiled for the first time on Roblox, allowing players to explore and interact with the new kit in the PUMA and Land of Games experience. Now, the new strip is being presented on players and is inspired by Manchester’s distinct and historic street art. Arriving in a spray-paint-effect “Fizzy Light” and “Parisian Night” color palette, the shirt features a hooped design and drawings based on the Manchester Worker Bee, the symbol of Mancunian heritage that represents the working class roots of the city. For the first two weeks of the kit launch, players who compete and win in the game Football Rush in PUMA and the Land of Games can download a free digital version of the jersey. All other visitors also have the chance to purchase the digital kit in the PUMA gear store on Roblox. 0 Comments Are the SEC and FINRA moving to the Metaverse?8/8/2022 0 Comments Are the SEC and FINRA setting up shop in the metaverse? Not quite yet, but we stress yet! Like private sector businesses, U.S. financial services regulators are increasingly exploring what the metaverse, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) mean for their registrants’ businesses and also for the means and methods of regulating them. One noteworthy example: FINRA recently announced that it is developing “Xpand Reality,” an AR-based app for investor education. FINRA also recently proposed allowing its members to remotely satisfy their internal office inspection obligations without an on-site visit. For their own part, FINRA and SEC staff largely remain in work-from-home status (although this may change with a post-summer return to “normal”). Our guess is that it is only a matter of time before regulators utilize elements of AR, VR, and the metaverse to conduct remote exams — but that is likely several years away. What is more likely in the near-term is that many financial industry firms will develop a metapresence in search of increased efficiency and greater engagement with customers and personnel. When this happens, regulatory exams, whether in-person or remote, will encompass firms’ virtual footprints. Regulators will likely apply existing regulatory guidance and frameworks early on, but may eventually develop new rules and expectations over time to align with the advancement of technology. Firms can and should be “thinking in 3D” (more on that below) early and often so they and their personnel are prepared for that virtual knock on the door. Full story here 0 Comments Miley Cyrus joins Gucci Beauty in the Metaverse |
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