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What is the Metaverse? An Explanation and In-Depth Guide

As the world transitions from web2 to #web3, the #metaverse will redefine the way we learn, work and socialise with one another. Organisations must recognise the importance of building the #workforce of the future. That’s why PwC Hong Kong created the Metaverse Challenge – a metaverse case competition where university students can apply their creative, #consulting, and technical skills to solve complex challenges based on real-world scenarios. Hear from James Lee, our Financial Services Consulti

#PwCHK has always been at the forefront of adopting emerging technologies such as #Web3 and #generativeAI. The #metaverse, as a key Web 3 technology with unprecedented immersion and interconnectivity, promises to fundamentally transform the way we interact with one another. This foresight inspired us to create the Metaverse Challenge to cultivate the #workforce of the future. Over the past month, close to 400 talented students from various disciplines and universities in Hong Kong gathered for t