Top 5 metaverse conferences in 2025
The metaverse offers businesses unique training and customer service opportunities. Here are some events where you can learn more about this immersive technology and how to use it.
The metaverse brings new opportunities for interaction and collaboration -- and conferences are a great way to learn about the latest trends and technology.
While the term metaverse might not be used as often as it once was, the metaverse is not dead -- the term could be the only aspect of the metaverse going away. There are several real-world use cases of the metaverse for businesses. The metaverse is expected to help grow the digital economy, and the tech world is still looking to join the ride. In 2023, Apple debuted its Vision Pro, an augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) product, which could expand corporate adoption of mixed reality for training.
Learning more about the metaverse helps tech companies capitalize on this next level of the internet. Conferences provide the opportunity to learn about this technology and network with others. Here are some top metaverse events in 2025, as of this writing.
1. Techspo Expo Series
When and where: There are multiple U.S. locations for this conference, including the following:
- Los Angeles, April 3-4.
- Houston, April 28-29.
- San Diego, May 8-9.
- Dallas, June 5-6.
- Boston, June 9-10.
- Philadelphia, June 12-13.
- Atlanta, June 25-26.
- New York, July 7-8.
- San Francisco, July 21-22.
- Denver, Oct. 20-21.
- Las Vegas, Nov. 5-7.
Cost: $17 for a one-day visitor pass; $147 for a one-day training pass; and $297 for a two-day all-access pass.
This conference brings together marketers, technology providers, designers, brands, developers and innovators to explore the latest technology trends.
There are also exhibitions to explore the next generation of technology, including mobile, advertising technology, marketing technology, internet, social media management services and SaaS tools.
Register for Techspo here.
2. AI & Metaverse Innovate Summit 2025
When: Apr. 17-18
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
The virtual conference focuses on pioneering the future of digital business. Speakers will explore the potential of AI and the metaverse to transform businesses.
The 2-day event will focus on AI and big data within the metaverse, compliance and regulations, and the value in building skills and developing new talent for the future workforce.
Speakers include the following:
- Alex Karim, AI architect & strategic advisor at Microsoft.
- Dr Georgiana Marsic, principal language AI and ethical AI manager at Jaguar Land Rover Limited.
- Abhinav Sharma, chief technology officer at Cisco.
- Dr. Eng. Suaad Alshamsi, senior program manager at Women in Aviation.
- Salman Taherian, generative AI leader at AWS.
- Martin Warters, head of education development management at Pfizer.
Register for the AI & Metaverse Innovate Summit 2025 here.
3. Augmented World Expo USA 2025
When: June 10-12
Where: Long Beach, Calif.
Cost: Early Bird tickets priced at $175-$1,495
This conference focuses on VR, AR, mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR). This community brings together technology providers with end users, startups and developers.
AWE USA features all topics related to spatial computing. Other topics include enabling technologies, such as AI, streaming, haptics, 5G and Web3.
Speakers include the following:
- Jacqui Branksy, vice president of Web3 & innovation at Warner Records.
- Paul Davies, technical fellow at The Boeing Company.
- Vicki Dobbs Beck, vice president immersive content at Lucasfilm & ILM Immersive.
- Alex Goldberg, XR innovations at Blue Origin.
- Nils Pihl, CEO & founder at Auki Labs.
- Jason Rubin, vice president metaverse experiences at Meta.
Register for Augmented World Expo USA here.
4. Siggraph 2025
When: Aug. 10-14
Where: Vancouver and virtual
Cost: $50-$1,095 ($50-$1,325 for nonmembers)
While computer graphics and interactive technology play a large part in the metaverse, the biggest part is interaction. At Siggraph 2025, attendees will learn more about investing in this new market and hear some insights on collaboration and productivity.
Programs and events include an electronic theater with computer animation, emerging technology panels, technical papers and immersive games. Five interest areas are available to explore, including arts and design, gaming and interactive, new technologies, production and animation, and research and education.
This is an interactive conference with exhibitions. No speakers have been announced at this time.
Register for Siggraph 2025 here.
5. Augmented Enterprise Summit
When: Sept. 23-25
Where: Dallas and virtual
Cost: $499-$5,000
The Augmented Enterprise Summit is one of the longest-running events dedicated to the business applications of XR and other emerging technologies, such as AR, VR, MR, sensors and wearables. Listen to industry professionals discuss introducing XR to the organization, measuring transformation, 3D virtualization, the intersection of AI and XR, scaling XR for businesses, and deploying digital twins.
Speakers include the following:
- Rich Beaudrie, principal lead, digital learning at Chick-fil-A.
- Lauren Cruz, senior product manager, XR for Med Tech Education at Johnson & Johnson.
- Jolly Ehiabhi, smart factory system and process manager at Otis Elevator Company.
- Leslie Forsberg, VR development at Boeing.
- Cynthia Maller, head of 3d creative technology at Walmart.
- Kevin Marcum, program manager design, VR/AR at Delta Air Lines.
Register for the Augmented Enterprise Summit here.
Rosa Heaton is a content manager for the Learning Content group at Informa TechTarget.
Amanda Hetler is a senior editor and writer for WhatIs where she writes technology explainer articles and works with freelancers.
