Published on: March 5, 2025 / update from: March 5, 2025 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein
The state of the meta person: From the pioneering phase for broad application - Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona - Image: Xpert.digital
Metaversum: From the concept to economic power - how virtual worlds shape our future
Barcelona, Houston, Saint-Malo: HotSpots for the future of the meta verse
The term “meta person” describes an immersive virtual world that is the next level of evolution of the Internet. What was considered a futuristic concept a few years ago is now becoming a serious economic and society area. The present data prove a significant transition from the meta pension from an experimental early phase to a phase of increasing professional application and integration into different areas of life.
Global conferences and events as catalysts of professionalization
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, which takes place from March 3 to 6, 2025, impressively demonstrates the growing importance of meta verse in the technological sector. Under the motto “Converge, Connect, Create”, technologies are presented that contribute significantly to the development of the meta verse. The event focuses on key areas such as 5G, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things - all fundamental technologies for the further development of virtual worlds. With an expected number of visitors of over 101,000 participants and an estimated economic impact of 550 million euros on Barcelona, the MWC underlines the enormous economic potential of this sector.
In parallel to the MWC, the IEEE VR 2025, the 32nd IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces, takes place from March 8th to 12th, 2025 in Saint-Malo. This academically oriented conference is looking for original articles in all areas of virtual reality, including expanded reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and 3D user interfaces. The scientific character of this event illustrates that the meta personation is not only taken seriously not only commercially, but also academically.
The “Industrial Immersive”, which takes place in Houston on March 3 and 4, 2025, is aimed specifically at technology experts from the areas of energy and engineering. It offers a platform for the exchange of knowledge about innovations in the area of spatial computing, AI and virtual design. This specialization in industrial applications shows that the meta person is no longer just a field for gaming enthusiasts, but finds practical applications in traditional sectors.
Regional initiatives and cultural adaptation of the meta pension
A particularly fascinating example of the regional adaptation of the meta verse is the Ryugukoku project in Japan. A consortium of ten leading companies has launched this ambitious, Japan-specific Metaverse project, which is intended to act as a key component of a broader initiative, which is to be established as Japanese Meta-Severse economic zone. This project illustrates how the meta person is culturally adapted and is not simply a global unit product.
The Japanese example also shows how the meta verse can be used to solve social challenges. In an aging society with a falling birth rate and depopulation of rural areas, the meta persons are seen as a possible approach to counteract social isolation and revitalize regional management.
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Museums and exhibitions as an intermediary between technology and society
The German Museum of Nuremberg plays a pioneering role in the critical examination of the meta verse. The special exhibition “Metaverse: Phenomenal Digital?”, Which ran from February 9 to September 22, 2024, illuminated social, economic and legal phenomena, as can already be found in “prototypical metavers” such as Decentraland, Second Life or VR chat. This exhibition was not just a presentation of technology, but a critical reflection on the social effects and possibilities of meta verse.
The museum goes even further with its activities: With “Future Museum Extended”, it has been expanding its offer to experience XR experiences since February 2025. Virtual and augmented reality are now an integral part of the house. The museum director Marion Grether emphasizes: "Virtual rooms open up completely new perspectives - they enable history to experience history, to discover science in a playful way and to keep exploring future questions."
Professionalization of the economic actors in the meta-icing ecosystem
Professionalization in the meta person also shows that established companies are increasingly active in this area. The Gleiss Lutz business firm was the first leading law firm to open a presence in the meta -verse and advises clients on legal questions that arise in the digital space. Prof. Dr. Eric Wagner, resident partner in the meta -verse office, explains the motivation: "Metaverse as a megatrend of digitization offers companies numerous new business areas and leads them to a completely new, virtual environment."
On May 8, 2025, the event “Virtual Worlds-Opportunities in Metavers Experience” will take place in Stuttgart, organized by the Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism Baden-Württemberg. There, companies from the creative industries present their XR applications and give an insight into the opportunities and possibilities of meta-verse technologies. This event illustrates the growing economic interest in meta-verse technologies at the regional level.
Scientific research and academic examination
The academic world deals intensively with the meta verse, which is another indication of its increasing maturity. Scientific studies examine various aspects, including the sustainability of meta-verse exhibitions, the enrichment of visitor experiences in digital museum environments and the pedagogical possibilities of the meta pattern. This research helps to deepen the understanding of the possibilities and challenges of the meta verse and to make well -founded decisions for his further development.
A study on “Metaverse Exhibition Sustainability on the Perspective of the Experience Economy” examines, for example, how entertainment and educational experiences in the meta verse influence the intention to use. This type of research shows that the meta verse is no longer just a speculative concept, but a serious research subject with practical applications.
The meta person on the way to mainstream technology
The present data clearly proves that the meta person is through a ripening process that transforms it from an experimental technology to an increasingly used and professionalized platform. Large international conferences, specialized events for various economic sectors, cultural -specific adaptations, museum clashes, economic activities of established companies and academic research are clear indicators for this trend.
Nevertheless, the meta person is still at the beginning of its full potential. The critical examination of its social, economic and legal implications, such as that takes place in the German Museum of Nuremberg, for example, shows that in addition to the technological aspects, the social effects and ethical questions are increasingly becoming the focus. This development is another sign for the ripening process of the meta verse - from a pure technology entanglement to reflected integration into our society.
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