Impact of the Metaverse panel

The 4th Digital Economy Forum (DEF2021) hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and organized by Korea Startup Forum will be held as an online forum on August 25.

DEF is a global forum focused on discussing the future direction of the digital economy. Since 2018, it has been partnering with opinion leaders on digital economy from home and abroad and startups to expand awareness and share knowledge on a global scale.

DEF2021, in celebration of its 4th anniversary this year, will discuss significant changes and initiatives in the post-COVID-19 world under the theme .

The accelerated digital transformation and the growth of digital capabilities triggered by COVID-19 pandemic suggest a new standard for the global economy. What are the changes in technology and society we face and what policies or institutions must we build for future generation?

The Impact of Metaverse

This session discusses the nature and technological trends of Metaverse where new social, economic, cultural, and artistic values are created. It will take a look at the changes and influence brought to our everyday life and digital economy including the mixture of real life and virtual life.

Moderator: Jeong Hye Ryu, VP of Strategic Marketing, Kakao Entertainment
Panelist: Sébastien Deguy, Vice President of 3D & Immersive at Adobe
Panelist: Raph Koster, CEO of Playable Worlds
Panelist: Sera Lim, CEO of MARVRUS Inc.