Dubai aims to be one of the world’s top ten metaverse economies, and taking this idea forward, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) will be organizing Dubai Metaverse Assembly. 

Over 300 global experts and over 40 organizations specializing in the metaverse, and virtual worlds applications will be participating in the two-day event to explore the digital economy and identify how governments, businesses, and communities can unlock the unlimited potential of the metaverse.

Over 30 local and international leaders will speak at the event, including international metaverse academics, designers, builders, and specialists in virtual education, e-commerce, medicine, art, gaming, events, NFTs, and other digital assets. 

Speakers from global organizations such as Meta, Binance, The Sandbox, Bedu, BCG Digital Ventures, and Decentraland, among others, will also be speaking at the event. 

“The specialized event is a first for the region and a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas on the best solutions, projects, and industries likely to benefit from the metaverse’s vast potential. Through this inaugural event, we highlight the extraordinary potential of this immersive world to accelerate economic growth, drive innovation and create a fundamentally better future for humanity,” said His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, deputy managing director of Dubai Future Foundation.

The Dubai Metaverse Strategy aims to add $4 billion to Dubai’s GDP, support 40,000 virtual jobs by 2030, and attract 1,000 companies specializing in blockchain and metaverse technologies.

The event will commence on September 28 at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071.