One of the most popular topics of recent times. metaverse It wouldn’t be wrong to say it is. Investing in this concept, which promises to combine real life with the virtual world, continues unabated. Now an event has been held in our country about metaverse, which is expected to play a major role in our future.

One of the first companies that comes to mind when Metaverse is mentioned. meta and a global platform building initiative Xtopia World The event, which was held today in collaboration with the company, focused on many issues, such as the future of the metaverse, what areas it can affect and the situation of the metaverse in our country. Many key 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, attended the innovation meeting.

Interest in the metaverse in Turkey is quite high.

Let us first look at the studies of the situation of the metavers 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 percentage is higher than the world average of 50%. Also in 2021 More than 20,000 virtual countries It can also be seen in the data that it is sold in our country.

Data showing that metaverse growth can be accelerated by increasing adoption of 5G and AR/VR technologies shows that 41% of the country has basic ICT skills, 30% basic skills and 3 % on advanced skills. In addition, a significant proportion of the people in Turkey high prices It is also seen that there are difficulties in accessing technological equipment for this reason.

Metaverse can make a big contribution to the country’s economy

In the studies that also included the metaverse movements in our country, it was argued that the metaverse could contribute to tourism in Turkey by enabling content producers to reach people abroad. As far as the game is concerned, our country will increase its market share in the next five years. Increase from $1 Billion to $10 Billion plans were reported. So, regarding the metaverse in the Turkish game industry, one of the world leaders may be listed.

Earlier, the data showed that our country has managed to become the country with the most investments in Europe in the first half of 2022. The new information shows the investment that the games have received for the blockchain and metaverse during this period. 20 million dollars was mentioned. It was observed that 50% of this was directed directly to the metaverse.

In addition, information was also shared about the contributions of the metaverse to the country’s economy. 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 jobs, change many industries

During the event, State Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure Omer Fatih Sayan Referring to the research results we mentioned above, he said we’ll be hearing more about the metaverse in the future. Sayan also spoke about the game and emphasized that the games will play a big role in the metaverse. The deputy minister also said the metaverse will create new jobs 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 to speak at the event. The duo emphasized that they also want to see Turkish in the metaverse. 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 work together needed; It was also one of Kacır’s statements that private sector resources and public regulation are of great importance in these matters.

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