Global Scans · Immersive & Augmented Worlds · Weekly Summary

• [New] The World Economic Forum highlights that without standardized protocols for identity, assets, and data transfer, the metaverse risks becoming a collection of disconnected digital islands rather than the seamless continuum it promises to be. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] While 82% of executives expect metaverse plans to be part of their business activities within three years, only 38% have clear metrics for measuring success. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The metaverse economy could represent $1 trillion in annual revenue, with retail being a primary beneficiary. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Metaverse VR 2025 is the ultimate frontier in immersive technology, and the range of opportunities within it is huge, starting with digital assets and tokenized real estate up to gaming economies, VR/AR integration, and Web3 social platforms. metavaultchain
• The long-term outlook for Decentraland, stretching to 2030, involves envisioning a fully mature metaverse. CryptoRank
• The metaverse economy could be worth $5 trillion by 2030, and retail will be a primary driver. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Virtual reality is becoming a staple in training centers and is projected to reach more than $5 billion by 2027. Advanced Manufacturing
• Over the next three to five years, we will see the emergence of true metaverse interoperability. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The industrial metaverse could add $1.5 trillion to the global economy by 2035 through improved operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and accelerated innovation. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Worldwide spending on metaverse technologies will reach $72.8 billion in 2024 and grow to $200 billion by 2027. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• As Gartner reports, by 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social media, or entertainment. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2030, the distinction between physical and digital commerce will blur significantly, with IDC forecasting that 30% of consumer purchases will be influenced by metaverse experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2027, 40% of large organizations will use metaverse-based projects to increase revenue, but security remains a primary concern. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The metaverse economy will be worth $155 billion by 2030, up from $40 billion in 2024. Yahoo Finance
• By 2027, 45% of the top 2000 companies will have dedicated metaverse teams and budgets. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2025, 10% of enterprises will be generating more than 30% of their digital revenue from metaverse-related projects and activities. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• In 2026, we will see further evolution of the industrial metaverse, as virtual spaces and augmented vision interfaces enable manufacturers to reimagine human-machine collaboration. Forbes
• By 2032, virtual and augmented reality commerce could account for 15-20% of retail revenue in certain categories. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Extended reality has the potential to help solve critical global challenges within healthcare, education, disaster response and industrial safety. Advanced Manufacturing
• By 2025, we will see the emergence of a true Spatial Web or Metaverse - a persistent, interconnected network of 3D spaces and digital objects that can be accessed across different devices and platforms. INAIRSPACE

Last updated: 13 December 2025