VWA Annual Forum 2026

2-3 November 2026

Valencia, Spain

The Virtual Worlds Association (VWA) Annual Forum is a reference meeting point for Europe’s immersive technologies ecosystem. The Annual Forum reflects this mission: it is where strategic priorities are discussed, cross-sector alliances are formed, and Europe’s Virtual Worlds agenda takes shape. In 2026, we invite you to join us in Valencia to collectively define the next phase of Europe’s immersive transformation.

The VWA Annual Forum 2026 will be held in conjunction with EuroXR 2026, creating a unique convergence of scientific excellence, industrial innovation and policy leadership.

This co-location reinforces the VWA’s commitment to bridging communities and accelerating deployment pathways — from research results to market uptake and societal impact.

Participants will engage in:

High-level strategic keynotes
Industry–policy roundtables
Cross-sector working sessions
Targeted networking opportunities
XR innovation showcases and demonstrations

For two days, Valencia will become Europe’s central hub for Virtual Worlds dialogue.

Strategic Focus 2026

Building on recent European initiatives and strategic reflections — including work on Human Rights in Immersive Realities —this year’s Forum will concentrate on:

Strengthening Europe’s global positioning in Virtual Worlds and XR
Industrial deployment and scale-up strategies
Regulatory and ethical frameworks for immersive environments
Investment and ecosystem development

The discussions will directly contribute to shaping future research, innovation and policy directions at European level.

Why attend?

The VWA Forum is not just another conference.It is the platform where Europe’s immersive stakeholders align visions, identify priorities and generate coordinated action.

If you are shaping, funding, regulating, deploying or researching Virtual Worlds technologies in Europe, this is where your voice belongs.

Participation & Registration

Further details, including agenda and registration information, will be available shortly on the dedicated event webpage.

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