Metagate and Marco Pizzini at the Global Digital Pride: The Evolution of Identity in Mixed Reality
On December 6, Metagate - Milan, led by visionary founder Marco Pizzini, participated in the Global Digital Pride: Diversity and Innovation Edition, hosted in the unique MarthaVerse created by Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld. This event, co-created with CHOICE and in collaboration with the Fashion Metaverse Conference, explored topics of digital identity, personal expression, and human-centric technologies. Special thanks to HGVIS Island for their ongoing and invaluable collaboration and the invitation to participate!
During his presentation (HERE), Marco Pizzini addressed a central theme: identity and its evolution in the era of Mixed Reality (MR). He emphasized how this technology is a turning point, offering unprecedented opportunities to integrate physical and digital identities, redefining the boundaries of human interaction.
The event took place on Spatial within the custom Marthaverse (Metaverse Academy) experience, still available HERE!
Mixed Reality: The Fusion of Physical and Digital
Mixed Reality combines physical and digital reality, creating immersive and collaborative experiences, even in multiplayer mode. With devices like the Meta Quest 3, users can experience a world where digital elements seamlessly overlay reality. Pizzini highlighted three key points to understand this convergence:
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Merging Physical and Digital with NFTs
Mixed Reality enables the integration of digital assets certified through NFTs, ensuring authenticity and ownership. These assets can interact with physical objects, opening new avenues for personal expression and innovative applications. -
Seamless Interaction with Hand-Tracking
Advanced hand-tracking technology eliminates technical barriers, allowing interaction with virtual objects, personalized AI avatars, and IoT devices in a smooth and natural way. This makes the experience accessible and immersive. -
Device Evolution
Just a year ago, Mixed Reality headsets were a novelty. Today, with devices like the Meta Quest 3 and the announcement of new smart glasses, the technology is increasingly integrated and ready for large-scale adoption.
Identity in the Era of Mixed Reality
Marco Pizzini explained how Mixed Reality represents a cultural as well as technological revolution. The ability to merge physical and digital identities creates new opportunities to build a unified and traceable identity while respecting user privacy. With blockchain and NFTs, individuals can create a "digital CV" that showcases their journey and interactions in virtual spaces.
At Metagate, we believe that Mixed Reality (MR) and digital worlds are powerful tools to affirm and enhance personal identity. For this reason, we support the integration of blockchain and NFTs, allowing individuals to build and trace their personal journeys like a digital CV while ensuring privacy protection.
By merging physical and digital worlds, MR enables people to redefine boundaries, celebrate self-expression, and create inclusive spaces. With devices like the Meta Quest 3, we are committed to leveraging technology to foster understanding and innovation, promoting a more equitable and accessible future.
Innovation and Inclusion: Metagate’s Journey
Metagate continues to lead on identity and fashion topics in Mixed Reality, creating experiences that blend creativity and technology:
- The iconic AR Catwalk during the DeCulture event in Belgium.
- The Alien Kiss AR experience in front of Milan’s Duomo, a symbol of the meeting of art and technology.
- Lyria for Barbara Ozawa
Projects integrating AI avatars, immersive storytelling, and hand-tracking, making experiences more engaging and accessible.
Conclusions
Metagate’s participation in the Global Digital Pride represents another step forward in demonstrating how technology and creativity can coexist to promote diversity, innovation, and inclusion. Thanks to Mixed Reality, advanced devices like the Meta Quest 3, and integration with blockchain and IoT, the future of physical and digital identities is rapidly converging. Metagate continues to lead this evolution with vision and dedication, offering cutting-edge solutions that celebrate personal expression and create a more connected and inclusive world.
Agenda
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Inclusion. Thanks to Mixed Reality, advanced devices like the Meta Quest 3, and integration with blockchain and IoT, the future of physical and digital identities is rapidly converging. Metagate continues to lead this evolution with vision and dedication, offering cutting-edge solutions that celebrate personal expression and create a more connected and inclusive world.
Agenda
18:00-18:10: Opening Remarks – Alexander Aleksashev-Arno
18:10-18:20: Artist Presentation – Yuliia Ovcharyk /YO_DeSi
18:20-18:55: Panel: Digital Expression & Diversity
Panelists: Gianella Cubas, Barbara Fontana Ozawa, IRA X LAB
Moderator: YIQIN ZHU
18:55-19:10: Talk: New Identities & Futuristic Lifestyles by RED-EYE
Speaker: Daniel Face
19:10-19:45: XR Panel: Immersion & Innovation
Panelists: Marco Pizzini / Metagate - Milano, Leah Coe, GWCPM / LMDesings8
Moderator: Alexander Aleksashev-Arno
19:45-20:10: Music Session – Lofi R
20:15-20:25: Presentation – Sasha Zabegalin
20:25-21:00: VR Panel: Virtual Worlds & Collaboration
Panelists: Marzio Camasso, Lisbet Spatial, Josh Garrett
Moderator: Alexander Aleksashev-Arno
21:00: 3D Open Call Winner Announcement
Restream by Raffaella Ciani
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