Press Release: 02/05/2010 -  MetaMeets Internet Conference Registration Opens Registration

 SUMMARY:

"The MetaMeets 2010 Internet Conference opens just as the 2009 movie "Avatar" has become a spectacular introduction to the idea of virtual environments. The conference, like the movie, is a bridge for the public to see what’s possible in a way that begins to draw them to virtual as well as real life. The conference will be available May 7th-8th in both Live and Virtual formats. For more information see www.metameets.com."

LIVE LINK: www.metameets2010.com/press_release.html

HIGHLIGHTS:

. MetaMeets 2010 follows its successful inaugural conference last year in Amsterdam, Holland. “Metameets” appeared as a Top Ten Twitter Trending Topic on three separate occasions.

. There were 140 Million active virtual world users in 2008, projected to increase to 2 Billion by end-2013.

. The 2009 movie "Avatar" is the first film to reach 2 Billion USD worldwide and has been nominated for nine Oscar Nominations .

. MetaMeets presentations, discussions, and networking activities will be streamed from the live location to virtual environments and will include participation from virtual attendees.

. The Digital Hub is an Irish Government initiative to create an international centre of expertise for knowledge, innovation and creativity focused on digital content and technology enterprises.

For program, registration, and travel information see the conference website at www.metameets2010.com

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