[Money Today] Leading Korean Metaverse Companies Gather at AWE Seoul

Leading metaverse companies from Korea will showcase their capabilities to the world through 'AWE Nite Seoul' (AWE Seoul). With the establishment of 'AWE Seoul,' the 26th global regional chapter, by the AWE network which boasts over 250,000 experts worldwide, Korea has been connected as a hub for the global metaverse network.
AWE Seoul, the 26th chapter of AWE, the world's largest virtual convergence technology (XR) exhibition organizer and possessing a global network of over 250,000 metaverse industry experts, announced on the 22nd that it held its first event on the 21st called 'AWE Nite Seoul; Build the next XR future with Korea.'
Attendees at the event included Ori Inba, CEO of AWE, and chapter heads from various regions, such as Myung Kang from San Francisco, Raymond Mosque and Susan O'Sullivan from the LA Chapter, and Dave Lorenzini from the Phoenix Chapter, who expressed high expectations for business exchange between Korea and other regions.
Ori Inba, CEO of AWE, said, "We anticipate the activities of the AWE Seoul chapter, which will build regional XR communities and connect Seoul with the world," adding, "The upcoming events will be a great opportunity for Korean XR startups to meet directly with investors from the US and Europe, allowing them to discuss recent trends in the XR market and new opportunities available to startups."
Goh Jin, President of AWE Seoul, stated, "Today's 'AWE Nite Seoul' will be a meaningful occasion to strengthen the capabilities of Korea's virtual reality technology companies, promote future innovation in the XR industry, and build a global XR network," adding, "We hope that through this opportunity, promising Korean companies will be highlighted and various collaborations will be discussed."
The first event in Korea, 'AWE Nite Seoul,' featured four companies leading K-Metaverse on the pitching stage: 'Burnect,' which is advancing from the best in Korea to a global leader in industrial XR solutions; 'Marvelus,' an edutech company that opened new horizons in learning experiences with immersive content and emotional AI technology; and 'Crispy,' a content company that creates new experiences by applying immersive technology to its excellent content and stories.'Emotionwave', which is leading the construction of a music metaverse ecosystem through AI human technologyetc.
Meanwhile, 'AWE Nite Seoul' is scheduled to hold an event supporting the global expansion of K-metaverse companies equipped with global technology for the fourth time this year. Furthermore, the world's largest XR exhibition, 'AWE USA', is scheduled to be held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in the United States from June 1st to 3rd.
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