MetaverseUA Chair Newsletter #21 – October 2025
This newsletter edition has been elaborated by Aleksandra Berdiugina
Hey there, Metaverse explorers!
From diving into stolen treasures in VR, to seeing how the EU is shaking up digital rules, and ending the year with epic XR adventures — we’ve got a lineup that’s equal parts history, innovation, and pure fun. Buckle up, because it’s time to explore the past, the present, and the next reality!
Ever dreamed of traveling back in time? UNESCO just made it happen!
The world’s first Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects has just launched. Jump into 3D and VR to explore stolen artifacts, uncover their stories, and see how restitution efforts are bringing them home.
Global artifacts, epic legends, and a couch-friendly adventure — hold on, Indiana Jones! 🧭
Check it out from anywhere — history, right before your eyes in virtual reality 🌍
The European Commission’s Digital Omnibus is on a mission to untangle Europe’s web of laws on data, cybersecurity, and AI. Less paperwork, fewer overlaps, and maybe even a bit of breathing room for businesses. Companies are invited to share ideas on making the rules smarter, simpler, and a little less… bureaucratic. To do so, the Commission is gathering input and best practices from experts, startups, and stakeholders through consultations on the Data Union Strategy, the Cybersecurity Act, and the AI Strategy.
And don’t worry — safety and fairness stay top priority. Brussels is just trying to make the law a little less painful… because even the Commission can have a friendly side 😉
After publishing its Guidelines on the Protection of Minors under the Digital Services Act this summer, the European Commission is now putting them into action.
The new rules outline how platforms should keep kids safe online — think private-by-default accounts, smarter recommender systems, limits on addictive features, and strong age checks.
Now, Brussels is testing compliance: the Commission has officially asked Snapchat, YouTube, Apple’s App Store, and Google Play to show how they protect minors — from blocking illegal sales like vapes or drugs to preventing harmful content and enforcing age ratings.
The message is clear: online safety for kids isn’t optional anymore — it’s the law. So yes, even your favorite app has homework now. 🤨
End the year in style: two can’t-miss XR adventures are coming your way.
IMMERSIVE X Festival hits the Metaverse November 11–13, 2025 — three days of full-on 3D experiences where you can step inside the Metaverse and help shape the next reality. Whether you build, teach, design, explore, or just want to hang out with fellow XR innovators, there’s no excuse.
IMMERSIVE X isn’t just an event — it’s a community. By invite only, it gathers the people actually making XR happen. Hop in and join a vibrant, creative network — no tickets, no travel, no limits. 🚀
UnitedXR Europe (Dec 8–10, 2025) brings together AWE, the world-famous XR expo, and Stereopsia, Europe’s premier XR conference. Together, they’re creating Europe’s ultimate XR powerhouse.
Expect visionary talks, hands-on workshops, startup pitches, cutting-edge research, and the prestigious European XR Awards®. Over 2,000 creators, founders, investors, and tech leaders will gather to shape the future of immersive experiences.
Because XR is going mainstream — and Europe’s leading the way. 🌍
We’ve reached the end of this newsletter edition, your whirlwind tour through the quirky, mind-bending world of XR and AI. Keep exploring, stay curious, and maybe start plotting your next VR adventure. We’ll be back soon with more stories that bring the future a little closer to your screen.
Aleksandra Berdiugina
