Meta organized an event for the metaverse in our country in partnership with world creation platform Xtopia World. In the event attended by many important names, many important issues such as the situation of the metaverse in our country and how this technology will change our future were discussed.
One of the most popular topics of recent times. metaverse It would not be wrong to say that it is. Investing in this concept, which promises to combine real life with the virtual world, continues unabated. Now, an event was held in our country on the subject of metaverse, which is expected to play a big role in our future.
One of the first companies that comes to mind when Metaverse is mentioned. Meta and world-building platform initiative Xtopia World The event, which was held today in partnership with the company, focused on many points such as the future of the metaverse, which areas it can affect, and the situation of the metaverse in our country. Many important names, including Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Ömer Fatih Sayan, Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır and Meta Public Policy President Brent Harris, took part in the innovation meeting.
The interest in the metaverse in Turkey is quite high.
First of all, let’s take a look at the researches on the situation of the metaverse in our country. According to the data prepared by Deloitte, our country 63% of thinks positively about augmented reality (XR) technologies. It is also noteworthy that this rate is higher than the world average of 50%. Also in 2021 More than 20,000 virtual lands It is also seen in the data that it is sold in our country.
Data showing that the growth of the metaverse can be accelerated by increasing adoption of 5G and AR/VR technologies reveals that 41% of the country has basic skills in ICT, 30% has standard skills and 3% has advanced skills. In addition, a significant portion of the people in Turkey high prices It is also seen that there are problems in accessing technological equipment due to this reason.
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Metaverse can greatly contribute to the country’s economy
In the studies that also included the metaverse moves in our country, it was stated that the metaverse could contribute to tourism in Turkey by enabling content producers to reach people abroad. As for the game, our country will increase its market share in the next five years. Raise from $1 billion to $10 billion plans were reported. Thus, regarding the metaverse in Turkey’s game industry, one of the world leaders may have been stated.
Previously, the data revealed that our country managed to become the country that received the most investment in Europe in the first half of 2022. In the new information, it is seen that the investment received by the games for the blockchain and metaverse during this period. 20 million dollars was stated. It was observed that 50% of this was directly directed to the metaverse.
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In addition, information about the contributions of the metaverse to the country’s economy was also shared. Accordingly, the potential contribution of the metaverse to the economy could be between $19.9 billion and $37.5 billion annually by 2035.
Metaverse will create new job opportunities, change many industries
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Omer Fatih Sayan Mentioning the research results we mentioned above, he stated that we will hear about the metaverse more often in the future. Sayan also talked about the game and emphasized that the games will play a big role in the metaverse. The Deputy Minister also said that the metaverse will create new job opportunities while significantly changing education, shopping methods and more.
Lalin Akalan, the founder of Xtopia, similarly emphasized that the metaverse will shape our future and change our lives. Also for the metaverse experience as Xtopia World virtual environments He also added that they have
Meta Public Policy President Brent Harris and Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Kacır were among the names who spoke at the event. The duo emphasized that they want to see Turkish in the metaverse as well. Kacır also emphasized the shared statistics and said that our country can be a strong center in the metaverse area.. The public and private sectors act together needed; It was also among Kacır’s statements that the resources of the private sector and the regulations of the public are of great importance in these matters.
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