In a groundbreaking achievement for metaverse standardization, Build n Blaze, under the visionary leadership of CEO Radia Funna, has successfully developed the world's first digital twin for the International Telecommunication Union's Focus Group on Metaverse (FG-MV). This pioneering initiative, conceived and initiated by Funna at the 1st FG-MV meeting in Riyadh, represents a revolutionary leap forward—bringing international standards development directly into the very virtual environments it seeks to govern.

Transforming Standards Development Through Immersive Innovation

The Build n Blaze digital twin, hosted on the cutting-edge Virbela platform, provides FG-MV members with a comprehensive immersive virtual workspace featuring dedicated meeting rooms, collaborative areas, and a state-of-the-art auditorium capable of hosting up to 1,600 participants simultaneously. This unprecedented environment enables seamless global collaboration while providing hands-on experience with the metaverse technologies that are reshaping international communication and commerce.

"By creating this digital twin, we're not just discussing the metaverse—we're actively inhabiting and co-creating it," Funna explained during the platform's launch. "This project demonstrates the transformative potential of virtual worlds for international collaboration and standards development, proving that immersive technologies can enhance rather than replace traditional governance processes."

Pioneering "Immersive Standardization"

The digital twin represents the world's first implementation of "immersive standardization"—a proprietary methodology pioneered by Build n Blaze that brings standards development into virtual environments. This approach allows international experts to experience firsthand the technologies they are standardizing, leading to more informed, practical, and user-centered standards that reflect real-world implementation challenges and opportunities.

The initiative has already facilitated successful meetings and collaboration, providing invaluable insights into the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for conducting high-level international cooperation in virtual environments. These experiences directly inform the development of metaverse governance frameworks, technical specifications, and policy recommendations that will shape the future of virtual world deployment globally.

Setting New Standards for Global Collaboration

As the FG-MV continues its critical work developing international metaverse standards, the Build n Blaze digital twin serves as both a practical collaboration tool and a living laboratory for testing virtual world technologies in real-world applications. The platform enables seamless participation from global experts, breaking down geographical barriers while demonstrating the potential for virtual environments to enhance international cooperation.

Building the Future of Virtual Governance

The digital twin initiative exemplifies Build n Blaze's commitment to removing institutional silos and creating platforms for global knowledge sharing—principles that have guided Radia Funna's work across multiple UN agencies and international standards organizations. By bringing ITU's metaverse standardization work into virtual environments, the project demonstrates how theory and practice can converge to create more effective, inclusive, and innovative approaches to international governance.

Build n Blaze is the global authority in standards-driven digital transformation. Led by UN Special Advisor and global standards authority Radia Funna, we empower organizations to harness AI, metaverse, quantum, and emerging tech for sustainable, human-centered impact—ensuring innovation serves everyone, everywhere. Learn more at www.buildnblaze.com.