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Event „Virtuelle Welten – Chancen im Metaverse erleben“

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Economic Affairs) invites you to the conference “Virtuelle Welten – Chancen im Metaverse erleben” (Virtual Worlds – Experiencing Opportunities in the Metaverse) at the Hans-Martin-Schleyer-Halle and the Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart. From 9.00 to 17.00 CET, the focus will be on the latest developments and applications in the Metaverse. Participation is free of charge!

The first program highlights and speakers have been confirmed, and the full program will be published soon. Among the speakers will be Maximilian Schmierer, CEO of our HEROES from b.Rex.

The MFG Baden-Württemberg is organizing the THE CREATIVE LÄND exhibition area on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. This space will feature live demos, an open stage, and interactive experience labs. Companies from the creative industries – such as games, animation, VFX, and UX – can showcase their innovative XR applications and provide insights into the opportunities and possibilities of Metaverse technologies. They have the opportunity to exhibit in THE CREATIVE LÄND area free of charge. Interested companies and institutions can register on the official website and select the option „Ich möchte im THE CREATIVE LÄND Bereich ausstellen“ at “Standwunsch”. For any questions regarding THE CREATIVE LÄND area please contact Ulrich Winchenbach (E-mail: winchenbach@mfg.de, Phone: 0711-90715313).

Sources, registration, and more information: Event | MFG Baden-Württemberg News | MFG Event | Flyer Ministry of Economic Affairs

The event is organized by the Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-Württemberg in cooperation with the XR Expo of the Virtual Dimension Center Fellbach (VDC). The XR Expo takes place alongside the Metaverse conference from May 8 to 9. More information

B.REX wins prize at the CREÄTIVE LÄND CHÄLLENGE 2024

Our CREATORS from b.Rex have won THE CREÄTIVE LÄND CHÄLLENGE 2024 competition in the software/games industry category – with “INKLU GAME”!

“How does a wheelchair user board a train? How does a blind person find the right platform? INKLU GAME is a virtual, app-based game designed to create an awareness-raising experience for young people. The game incorporates a media and inclusion-focused pedagogical approach, combining innovative digital media with an inclusive education concept. Through the app, players experience an immersive journey that brings the realities of people with disabilities to life. This fusion of technology, inclusive pedagogy, and interactive storytelling represents a cultural achievement that promotes both education and empathy.”

INKLU GAME, b.Rex

More about INKLU GAME

The game can be downloaded for free in the App Store.

The CREÄTIVE LÄND CHÄLLENGE 2024 is a creativity competition organized by MFG Baden-Württemberg, supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg. Under the motto “Share your values – Show your works,” cultural and creative enterprises across the state were invited to showcase their diversity and innovative potential. With over 170 submissions from all regions of Baden-Württemberg, the competition highlighted the impressive range and dynamism of the cultural and creative industries.

More about the competition and all winners

The award-winning works can be viewed and experienced free of charge in an exhibition at the Haus der Wirtschaft until December 18, 2024.

All winners, photo: MFG

CREATORS presents: Transformative Technologies Part 1 – Spatial Computing

Event Tip – CREATORS presents: Transformative Technologies Part 1 – Spatial Computing

Hello, Tech Enthusiasts!

We invite you to an exciting, exclusive event where we’ll explore how Spatial Computing technology is reshaping our reality, with a focus on existing industrial use cases, presented by Max Schmierer from b.ReX. Afterwards, Stefan Wenz from Nvidia will showcase the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and explain how this technology is set to impact virtual worlds, businesses, and the economy. You’ll also get the chance to try out the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3!

Don’t miss this event if you want to stay ahead of the curve!

P.S.: Snacks and drinks will be provided!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Organized by Gamechangerz

Admission is free! More information and tickets

Event:
Date: Tuesday, October 15,2024, 17:30 to 20:30 CET
Location: b. ReX GmbH, Reinsburgstraße 96/1, 70197 Stuttgart

Games BW at Gamescom 2024

THE LÄND joint stand at Gamescom 2023 (Photo: Tobias Vollmer)

MFG has been organizing a joint Baden-Württemberg stand in the business area of Gamescom in Cologne since 2013. The exhibiting games companies have the opportunity to present their latest developments to trade visitors and make contacts with the international games scene. In 2024, the theme of the event will once again be “THE LÄND – Games made in Baden-Württemberg“.

This year, eight companies will present themselves at THE LÄND joint stand. Our CREATORS from b.ReX, Stuttgart, UP Designstudio, Stuttgart and Zeitland media & games from Ludwigsburg will be part of the stand, too. Zeitland will be presenting their latest strategy game Camp Chaos, which can also be tried out.

Other exhibitors include GameBoot, kr3m. media, LFK, StickyStoneStudio and TinyRoomStudio.

The THE LÄND joint stand can be visited from August 21 to 23 in the Business Area (Hall 4.1, Stand C64). Come by!

Gamescom 2023: Visit by Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor of Germany, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (Photo: Tobias Vollmer)
Gamescom 2023 with our CREATORS from Pixelcloud (Photo: Tobias Vollmer)

The state stand is organized by MFG Baden-Württemberg in cooperation with Baden-Württemberg International (BW_i), supported by  K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro Karlsruhe and funded by the Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-Württemberg.

More about the Gamescom Business Area

Source: games-bw.mfg.de