Now in our second year

Virtual Worlds Forum

URGENT! VWF is rescheduled.

Early this morning there was an unrelated incident at the venue in which a member of the public was shot. The police have closed off the venue for three days, which means that we cannot use it for Virtual Worlds Forum.

With less than day to go, we cannot find an alternative venue over these dates. So we have taken the very difficult decision to reschedule the event.

What it means for you is
1) The event will not take place as planned on Monday and Tuesday.
2) For those people who are in London, the Four Day members pass to the Hospital is still available. Please go to 24 Endell St, London, WC2H 9HQ to collect your pass – there’s quite a few people in town, so lots of people to hang out with.
3) The South by South West party on Monday night is still going ahead.


And obviously we are planning the reschedule and we will give you details as soon as we have them.


We are very very sorry for the inconvenience. We will do our utmost to make sure that you get the most out of your involvement with VWF and keep you informed as regularly as we can.

Sasha and the VWF Team

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Your pass includes:

  • Unlimited access to panels and keynotes
  • Lunch, coffee and refreshments
  • Show guide with great extra content
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Location information

Back in London for the second fabulous year, the “bigger and better” Virtual Worlds Forum Europe 2008 will be held at The Bridge London SE1. The setting: a series of historic arches. The conversation: the future of enterprise, entertainment, education and virtual worlds.

Located just beneath London Bridge station – a few moments walk - The Bridge is situated in a series of Victorian arches adjacent to the historic London Bridge site, dating back to the early nineteenth century, right in between The City of London and Southwark – you can’t get a more central location.  Since being reincarnated as a club and venue for meetings and events with a twist, the Bridge offers an unrivalled location for networking, learning, doing business and thought-provoking conversation.

And just like last year, the Virtual Economic Forum will be creating an innovative immersive space to enable you to do business. This is a congress and expo like no other.

London Bridge is fast becoming one of the most dynamic areas of London, with its thriving business district, emerging arts and media sector and proximity to many tourist attractions. You’re moments away from the Tate Modern, the Monument and The Mayflower (although you may be too busy to visit them).
The central location and excellent transport links lend a charismatic backdrop to Europe’s major virtual worlds event. We look forward to welcoming you to London.

Address

The Bridge, SE1
Weston Street, London, SE1 3QX

Click here for a map. Or to plan your journey within London click here.

How to get there

By Tube and Train:
The Bridge SE1 is located beneath London Bridge Station; the entrance is on Weston Street.  The nearest tube and rail links are from London Bridge with Southwark also a short distance away. Allow 5 minutes to walk from London Bridge station.

Directions from London Bridge Tube or Mainline Station:
Exit London Bridge Station at the exit for Tooley Street.
Proceed down Tooley Street until you reach Weston Street.
Turn right into Weston Street.  The Bridge entrance is half way up on your right.

Hotels

The Virtual Worlds Forum team have joined forces with Event Express to give you access to discounted prices at hotels within close proximity to the venue.

You can check out all the available hotels here and can complete the online booking form by selecting your preferred hotel.

Prices and rooms are guaranteed until 6th September, so call quickly. You can still contact Event Express after that date, and their buying power should help you secure good rooms, but the reserved acommodation near the venue may no longer be available.

This service is free of charge and Event Express will be happy to help you with any accommodation enquiries; send an email to with your request or alternatively you can call them on [0044]+1905-732737.

Lead sponsors

  • Unity3D

Premier sponsors

  • IBM
  • Entropia Universe

Sponsors

  • West Midlands Serious Games
  • fatfoogoo
  • Habbo
  • Iovation
  • Forterra Systems, Inc

Other sponsors

  • Outso
  • Walt Disney Internet Group
  • Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
  • Linden Lab

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And a big thank you to you and your fabulous team. Not only was the conference itself covering an innovative topic -- but the event was also pushing the boundaries of usual conference experiences. Keep up the good work.

David Erixon, Director, Brand Strategy & Manifestation Vodafone Global Marketing

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