Open Source Metaverse

Dec 09, 9:30AM to Dec 16 , 5:30PM BST

About this Event

The Open Source Metaverse event discusses the important topic of open source in the metaverse. Although open source will inevitably be a part of the metaverse—a world without open-source code is simply impossible—to what degree will Big Brother allow core technologies of it to be open-sourced? Are we headed for an Orwellian control state with a closed-source metaverse?

CloudBeam will take up these topics as well as provide a basic understanding of the metaverse to anyone who wishes to know more about it.

Who should attend:

The program is particularly suited for:

Open-source developers and professionals
Technology experts
Internet companies
VR, AR, XR enthusiasts
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts
Investors (angel, VC)
VC firms
Anyone interested in the metaverse

What are the benefits:

Know the implications of a closed-source versus an open-source metaverse.
See how open-source will increase financial opportunities, rather than decrease them.
Understand the basics of building a business around the metaverse.

Sponsors

Gold sponsor

Silver sponsor

Bronze sponsor

Schedule

Dec 12 9:30AM–5:30PM BST · Stage

The Open Source Metaverse Stage

The primary stage for the event.

Dec 12 10:00AM–12:00PM BST · Session

What is the Metaverse?

Facebook made a splash when it changed its name to Meta but many people still don’t fully understand what the metaverse is.

Dec 12 12:00PM–3:30PM BST · Session

Open-source brought us here and so it should take us further

The internet and open source have a long history. We wouldn’t be where we are without open source, so open source should logically take us to the next step—the metaverse.

Dec 13 9:30AM–11:30AM BST · Session

Partially open-source isn’t enough

Inserting snippets of open-source code into a closed-source monolith just isn’t enough.

Dec 13 1:30PM–4:30PM BST · Session

Cryptocurrency and open-source

By its very nature, cryptocurrency lends itself to open-source. Implementing it in a primarily closed-source platform will go against the basic tenets that brought us crypto in the first place.

Dec 14 9:30AM–11:00AM BST · Session

Open-source business models for successful metaverse businesses

There are several business models available to companies that support open-source. Just because a company is open-source doesn’t mean it can’t be profitable.

Dec 14 1:00PM–3:30PM BST · Session

Case studies: These 6 huge companies are all based on open-source

We look at six huge internet and software companies that showed us that an open-source business can be just as successful as closed-source ones—and they offer more to the community.

Dec 15 9:30AM–11:00AM BST · Session

Empowering everyone—increasing opportunities

Open-source opportunities mean that even people from underprivileged locations can participate in creating the metaverse and so open up financial doors for them.