Our Experts and Organizations
Creating a better reality.
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As we stand on the precipice of an era defined by rapid technological advancement, ethical considerations, and the boundless potential of human connection, VWS emerges as a beacon of hope and progress.
What we do:
Our expertise extends beyond providing technical knowledge, implementation strategies, and assessment support. We are committed to sparking and channeling human creativity to devise sustainable solutions that enable enduring transformations. By collaborating with local policymakers, philanthropic entities, global innovators, and families most impacted by the swift progression of emerging technologies, we assist communities, governments, and businesses in carving out new routes to prosperity. The Virtual World Society is dedicated to providing support to international collectives that champion universal access to emerging technologies aimed at societal betterment.
Meet the Board of Directors
Christopher Lafayette
Board Member
Mark Billinghurst
Board Member
Meet our Advisors
Favour Borokini
African AI and Technology Ethics Researcher
Doug Hohulin
Virtual Reality Research ScientistÂ
Keely Canniff
Immersive Instructional Developer
Matt Cook
Staff Engineer
Jeremy Dalton
Virtual Reality Historian
Our Experts: Our Board of Directors and Science and Ethics Council
Objective: Drive Conversations on Mass Adoption of Emerging Technology: The Society, through its ethical thought leadership, initiates discussions within the industry, science, and research sectors about the mass adoption of emerging technology. The Science and Ethics Council:
• Conducts open-minded inquiries and supports aligned organizations through mentoring.
• Aggregates partner data for insightful end-user revelations.
• Generates enlightening content including reports, videos, talks, and gatherings, focusing on ethical deployment and a humanity-first approach to emerging tech.
Our Partner Organizations: Alliance for Good
Objective: Build Collaborations to Promote Access to Emerging Technology: The Society’s Capacity Building of Social Good Organizations is a robust mentorship initiative designed to enhance the endeavors of organizations utilizing cutting-edge technologies for societal benefit. The program:
• Provides access to industry leaders, intensive mentorship, and strategic resources.
• Explores the intersection of XR, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• Develops strategies for project scaling and assessment frameworks for measuring long-term societal change.
