Artificial Intelligence as a Driving Force for the Economy and Society

Next Steps for Digital Worlds

Speakers: Nicola Mendelsohn, Sir Martin Sorrell, Julie Inman Grant, Brittan Heller, Heather Landy

Dive into virtual worlds and swim in a sea of untapped potential - the metaverse is expected to be worth $6 trillion-$13 trillion by 2030 with global revenues expected to reach $800 billion by 2024.

What are the gaps to close to go from boundless opportunities to realizing the metaverse potential?

This session is directly linked to the ongoing work of the Defining and Building the Metaverse Initiative of the World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution helps stakeholders harness the full potential of technological progress for the equitable and human-centered transformation of industries, economies, and societies. The Centre focuses on addressing the digital divide, ensuring responsible AI adoption, fostering trustworthy technology, and leveraging technology for climate adaptation.

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