The Metaverse - Beyond the Buzzword

Explore the concept of the Metaverse beyond the hype in this 59-minute conference talk from NDC London 2023. Delve into the common capabilities associated with the Metaverse and discover their practical value, with a focus on Microsoft Azure-related technologies. Gain insights into building Metaverse solutions for the future using current tools and understand the rationale behind this approach. Examine aspects of the industrial Metaverse and its connection to IoT, as well as methods for interacting with and comprehending physical environments. Learn about various Azure technologies, including Azure Percept, Azure IoT, Azure Kinect, Azure Spatial Anchors, Azure Remote Rendering, and Azure Cognitive Services. Address the challenges of developing Metaverse applications, particularly those involving game development toolchains like Unity3D, and receive guidance on getting started in this emerging field.