כנס 2009
08:00-09:00
Registration
09:00-11:00

Introduction to the Metaverse

  • Live demo of the Metaverse (via Second Life Island).
  • Three levels: newbie, citizen, and player.
  • The basic concepts
  • Economy, virtual goods, and businesses
  • Tips and tricks; and what can we learn from them.
11:00-11:30
Coffee Break - Real coffee. Real people.
09:40-10:45

Discussion

  • Will the Metaverse be big?
  • Why is the Metaverse not yet big?
  • Q&A
12:30-13:30
Lunch Break - Real food. Real drinks. Real people.
13:30-6:00

Delving into the Metaverse

  • Building
  • Programming
  • Programming with External systems
  • Doing Business (infra, content, services, and tools)
  • Discussion
Session will be held in Hebrew

Dr. Yesha Sivan
Software Engineering, Shenkar College of Engineering and Design

The Metaverse is described as a three-dimensional world in which human characters spend their time, play, work and live. A definition for the Metaverse is proposed 3D3C: 3D for the three Dimensions of this interactive world and 3C for Community in which people connect with one another, Creation that allows people to express themselves and Commerce that links real monetary value to actions in this world.

The tutorial is a general introduction to the topic and a more in-depth look at some of the key factors. The first part is a general overview aimed at people who wants to examine the phenomena; the second part is more technical for people who want to participate in this booming field. Please be advised: the Metaverse can be addictive.