Step into the future of AI-powered virtual worlds, where the citiverse seamlessly integrates digital and physical experiences. Discover how ITU is advancing innovation, inclusion, and sustainability in the evolving landscape of interconnected intelligent environments, including the metaverse.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
How the ITU helps shape the metaverse and AI-powered virtual worlds
1st UN Citiverse Challenge
The 1st UN Citiverse Challenge, co-organized by ITU and global partners, invites students and startups to reimagine the future through the citiverse and digital public infrastructure. Focusing on access to public services, sustainability & resilience, and tourism & digital culture, participants will design bold, innovative solutions to shape the cities of tomorrow.
2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day
The 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day brings together governments, cities, and innovators to explore how AI-powered virtual worlds can empower communities and tackle global challenges. Join us on 11–12 June 2025 in Turin, Italy, for high-level talks, interactive showcases, and collaboration shaping a smarter, more inclusive future.
Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI
The Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI – Discovering the Citiverse, launched by ITU, Digital Dubai, and UNICC, is a global platform shaping policy innovation for safe, open, and interoperable AI-powered virtual worlds. It empowers governments, businesses, and communities to harness the citiverse for public services, economic growth, and digital trust in an AI-driven future.
Meetings and events
ITU, together with partners, invites you to unravel the metaverse and virtual worlds through a series of worldwide forums, special sessions, and webinars.
ITU Focus Group on metaverse (FG-MV)
The FG-MV successfully concluded on 13 June 2024 marking a significant milestone.
Over the course of a year and a half, the group achieved an impressive feat by approving 52 Technical Reports and Technical Specifications.
The engaging forums and special sessions attracted a remarkable attendance of more than 17,000 participants.
