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CharacterX is a Stanford-led decentralized synthetic social network that blends AGI technology with blockchain to change the social networking landscape. It is building a sophisticated multi-modal AI architecture that inputs and outputs multi-sensory data, including 3D and AR experiences, in conjunction with a next-generation computational platform.

Gardens is an independent game studio founded by designers known for titles like Journey and What Remains of Edith Finch. The company focuses on creating 'forever games' - living online spaces that foster lasting relationships among players, with a vision to grow the future of social play.

circle labs is a platform that enables anyone to create their own virtual characters powered by AI.

Jade Bird Display (Shanghai) Limited is a manufacturer based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the development and production of micro-LED display chips and panels. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on research and development to create the smallest, brightest, and most efficient micro-display solutions. Its products are designed for various applications, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), head-up displays (HUD), projectors, weapon sights, 3D printing, and microscopes. By providing ultra-compact micro-display panels, Jade Bird Display enables original equipment manufacturers to enhance user experience in AR and VR hardware, offering improved comfort, outdoor readability, and extended operating times between charges. The company also maintains an office in Hong Kong to support its operations.

Everyrealm is a digital real estate investment firm focusing on virtual worlds through NFTs. It invests in, manages, and develops assets such as NFTs, virtual real estate, metaverse platforms, gaming infrastructure.

Hubilo Technologies Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, specializes in an all-in-one virtual and hybrid event platform. This platform facilitates engaging and interactive experiences, featuring speaker sessions, virtual booths, and lounges for one-on-one meetings. Hubilo caters to event planners and organizations worldwide, assisting them in reimagining and navigating the event landscape. The platform ensures seamless event execution through deep branding options and dedicated customer support.

Heygo is a mobile application that offers a live-streaming platform focused on virtual travel experiences. It connects local guides with users seeking interactive tours of various global destinations from the comfort of their homes. The platform enables users to book live, guided tours where local experts stream themselves as they explore their cities, providing insights and fostering connections. With significant growth since its launch, Heygo leverages technology to create a collaborative economy, allowing individuals to share their knowledge of local attractions and culture in an engaging format. This innovative approach caters to the increasing demand for remote travel experiences, making global exploration accessible to a wider audience.

Hubilo Technologies Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, specializes in an all-in-one virtual and hybrid event platform. This platform facilitates engaging and interactive experiences, featuring speaker sessions, virtual booths, and lounges for one-on-one meetings. Hubilo caters to event planners and organizations worldwide, assisting them in reimagining and navigating the event landscape. The platform ensures seamless event execution through deep branding options and dedicated customer support.

Hubilo Technologies Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, specializes in an all-in-one virtual and hybrid event platform. This platform facilitates engaging and interactive experiences, featuring speaker sessions, virtual booths, and lounges for one-on-one meetings. Hubilo caters to event planners and organizations worldwide, assisting them in reimagining and navigating the event landscape. The platform ensures seamless event execution through deep branding options and dedicated customer support.

Rephrase.ai develops AI-powered video creation technology. It transforms any given text into photorealistic videos of people speaking that content, enabling clients to produce training videos, personalized sales videos, AR/VR characters, and digital assistants.

Epic Games is an American video game and software company that develops games for PC, consoles, mobile devices, augmented reality, virtual reality, and the Web. It licenses and provides its Unreal Engine technology to other developers, enabling the creation of high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company operates a digital storefront that allows developers to publish, distribute, and monetize games and 3D content, supporting cross-platform compatibility and scalable performance across PC, console, mobile, and immersive devices.

Epic Games is an American video game and software company that develops games for PC, consoles, mobile devices, augmented reality, virtual reality, and the Web. It licenses and provides its Unreal Engine technology to other developers, enabling the creation of high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company operates a digital storefront that allows developers to publish, distribute, and monetize games and 3D content, supporting cross-platform compatibility and scalable performance across PC, console, mobile, and immersive devices.

Obsess, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that focuses on developing an augmented and virtual reality software platform aimed at transforming the online shopping experience. The company enables brands and retailers to create immersive 360-degree shopping environments that enhance customer engagement across various channels, including e-commerce sites, social media, in-store settings, and events. By leveraging AI-powered interactive 3D solutions, Obsess allows businesses to build visually captivating and customizable shopping experiences that capture attention and foster relationships with consumers. Recognized as a market leader, Obsess has successfully launched over 200 immersive stores in collaboration with prominent brands across sectors such as retail, beauty, luxury, and consumer packaged goods, providing valuable insights into shopper behavior and preferences. Through its innovative approach, Obsess aims to appeal to a younger, tech-savvy audience, redefining digital shopping into an engaging, memorable experience.

51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in digital twin technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for various industries, including real estate, automotive, advertising, education, and entertainment. Founded in 2015, the company integrates technologies such as physical and industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to create a comprehensive digital twin application ecosystem. This ecosystem assists governments and enterprises in their digital transformation efforts, positioning digital twins as essential infrastructure. 51WORLD offers a range of proprietary tools, including the All Element Scene, 51Sim-One for autonomous driving and simulation, and various data integration solutions. Its technology has been implemented across nearly 1,000 enterprises and over 100 cities, addressing sectors such as smart cities, transportation, energy, and real estate. Notable projects include digital twin applications in significant national development areas and urban infrastructure initiatives. The company maintains multiple offices in China and has international locations in the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.

MovieBot is an innovative platform that empowers Gen-Z video creators to produce interactive 3D movies effortlessly. By transforming text prompts into animated videos, MovieBot enables users to create fully customizable 3D worlds, complete with interactive characters and environments. The platform utilizes advanced virtual and mixed-reality technologies to synchronize user experiences, allowing creators to modify stories, characters, and settings in real time. MovieBot envisions a future where teenagers can harness their creativity to develop high-quality animated content from the comfort of their own homes, making advanced filmmaking accessible to a new generation of storytellers.

Eonite Perception Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in the development of advanced inside-out positional tracking software. Founded in 2015, Eonite creates three-dimensional mapping and ego-tracking systems that utilize commodity dense depth sensors. Their products cater to various markets, including augmented and virtual reality, home-scale 3D scanning, and robotics. The company offers a proprietary software development kit that enables developers to create applications across multiple industries, such as entertainment, architecture, engineering, and geographical information systems. Eonite’s AI-based software employs advanced computer vision algorithms to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy, facilitating improved localization and obstacle detection for robots and drones while maintaining low power consumption.

51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in digital twin technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for various industries, including real estate, automotive, advertising, education, and entertainment. Founded in 2015, the company integrates technologies such as physical and industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to create a comprehensive digital twin application ecosystem. This ecosystem assists governments and enterprises in their digital transformation efforts, positioning digital twins as essential infrastructure. 51WORLD offers a range of proprietary tools, including the All Element Scene, 51Sim-One for autonomous driving and simulation, and various data integration solutions. Its technology has been implemented across nearly 1,000 enterprises and over 100 cities, addressing sectors such as smart cities, transportation, energy, and real estate. Notable projects include digital twin applications in significant national development areas and urban infrastructure initiatives. The company maintains multiple offices in China and has international locations in the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.