The Next Evolution of Open Spatial Internet

The next evolution of the internet is spatial.

Moving beyond traditional 2D web pages, the open metaverse will organize digital experiences around physical and virtual 3D spaces. Mobile phones and AR glasses can view digital content anchored to the real world, in the form of holographic museum exhibits, interactive storefronts, or instructions overlaid directly onto machinery. People can gather virtually in real or virtual spaces.

To ensure this spatial ecosystem remains open and interoperable, allowing anyone to host and curate their own spatial content, developers are building tools that avoid vendor lock-in.

Recently, RP1 open-sourced its metaverse fabric map server, and Patched Reality introduced Manifolder, a suite of tools for exploring and editing spatial scenes. Furthermore, RP1 and the Open Metaverse Forum launched the Open Metaverse Browser Initiative to standardize how we access spatial services across VR, AR, and mobile devices. Together, these open-source efforts ensure the 3D internet will be shared and accessed by anyone, rather than controlled by a single tech company.

Join us on May 6th to learn about the amazing potential of the internet's growth into three dimensions.

What's The Format:

We will start with informal networking with demonstrations, then host a panel discussion to answer audience questions, and we end with more networking and demonstrations. We keep it simple and informal – this meetup is about you, our members, and not just a soap box for the host, presenters, or our sponsors. Come and get your questions answered, take your next step in Immersive Technology.
5:30-8:30pm Central

5:30-6:15 PM Networking & Tech Demos

6:15-6:30 PM Welcome Message

6:30-7:10 PM Panelist Presentations

7:10-7:45 PM Panel Discussion with Q&A

7:45-8:30 PM Networking & Tech Demos

Hosts:

Patrick O'Shaughnessey - Guest In-Person Host
Augmented Reality Developer - Patched Reality

Matt Wren - Backup In-Person Host
Founder of The Next Evolution Nonprofit Event Series & VRAR Chicago

Caroline Dennis - Virtual Host
Two-Degrees.io & XRWomen

Panel Members:
Details Coming Soon... thenextevolution.org/upcoming-events

Attending The Next Evolution

Joining in Person:

2112 | 4245 N Knox Ave

conveniently located off Interstate 90/94, one (1) block from the CTA Montrose Blue Line stop as well as the Metra Mayfair stop.
Watching the Live Stream

Primary Live Stream | www.youtube.com/@AWEXR/streams

People can join by watching the scheduled live stream where we will field questions from!

Joining Virtually in FRAME
Framevr.io/the-next-evolution-awe-nite-chicago

We encourage folks to join us in the virtual environment by simply clicking the link above.

The Frame virtual environment resembles a physical space, so you will be able to talk with other attendees prior to the start of the presentations. We suggest that you arrive no later than 6:00pm and we will get started promptly at 6:15. Please try to get familiar with the technology prior to the meetup, as we will be unable to provide support during the event. Share your camera or simply be a unique avatar or a robot!

The Next Evolution | AWE Nite Chicago Event Series (produced by VRAR Chicago) is now and always will be 100% free to attend.
Thanks to The Next Evolution Sponsors like UL Solutions, 2112, and beverage sponsors [system] seltzers and Revolution Brewing.

We would also like to thank our Community Partners that help us continue spreading the joy of immersive technologies: FrameVR, XR Women, NVZN, Patched Reality, Two Degrees.io, and Unreal Chicago.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2112 Chicago, 4245 North Knox Avenue, Chicago, United States

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