ESA experiences COP27 using a space-inspired metaverse

ESA has created a space-inspired virtual environment to enable its workforce to experience the COP27 climate summit – which is being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – without the environmental cost of travelling.

This metaverse showcase – connected over the internet and satellite-enabled 5G – provides another demonstration of the potential of next-generation communications, showing how the resilient, ubiquitous, and seamless connectivity delivered by converged networks could transform virtual collaboration.  

This photo features Elodie Viau, ESA's Director of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications, and Antonio Franchi, Head of ESA's 5G/6G Strategic Programme Line.