Symposium on Virtual World Research 2026

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The Symposium aims at providing a collective update on the current state of Virtual Worlds Research across multiple disciplines.

  • Date:
  • Time: 8.30am – 5pm
  • Location: Gallery, The Catalyst, University of Staffordshire, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF
  • Category:
  • Free event

This is ranging from Games and Entertainment to Applications of Immersive Technologies and Human-Computer Interactions but not limited to. The Symposium’s goal is to provide an opportunity for knowledge sharing between these communities, discussing the Emerging Media, Transformation of the Creative Industries, and Future Lifestyle.

Join this event for creative talks and knowledge sharing opportunities. The Symposium speakers are invited from various fields and will provide you with the current state and upcoming updates in their respective fields.

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