Reimagining Collaboration in XR Lessons from the Global Collaboration Village 2025

Theory of change FIGURE 4 Impact pathways Better engagement through immersive experiences Improved understanding of key global issues Informed decisions, driving innovation by exposing diverse perspectives, regardless of locationMore intuitive, more meaningful stakeholder interactions Increased empathy deepens emotional engagement, prompting action Ongoing participation and better coordination of cross-sectoral resourcesInteractive workspaces and partner-driven initiatives, inclusive collaboration Strengthened connections and collaboration to achieve aligned goals Greater achievements through unified effortsTransparent processes and shared metrics Strengthened confidence in the reliability of technology Increased trust in partnerships due to more confidence in the technology Lasting change through collaboration, scalable partnerships and enduring trust in technology, leveraging the platform’s unique capabilities Accelerated implementation of solutions, scaling impact quickly through the platform's global reach and real-time collaborationActivities Outputs Outcomes Impact Action93% of executives believe emerging technologies build stakeholder trust, with expectations for growth next year (Emerging Technology Survey, 2023, PwC)VR fosters more natural, engaging interactions than videoconferencing, enhancing communication, collaboration and trust (Bailenson et al., Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab)275%: the increase in participant confidence in applying skills from immersive settings (Social Implications of the Metaverse, World Economic Forum).94% of people who explored the Climate Tipping Points hub felt their experience deepened their understanding of the climate issue (Based on post-experience surveys run in 2024)Trust in TechnologyCollaboration Engagement Insight Source: World Economic ForumWith trust, inclusion and safety in mind, a cross- sector taskforce of Village partners developed the Global Collaboration Village User Guidelines – a shared code of conduct grounded in ethical design and collective responsibility. The Taskforce’s work was guided by the tenets of Accenture’s Responsible Metaverse Framework (found here), which served as a foundational reference. Drawing on these principles, the group examined eight key areas – organized into human dimensions (safety, environmental sustainability, well-being, inclusion) and trust dimensions (privacy, resilience, security, intellectual property protection). The resulting guidelines were anchored in three core principles: –Respect: Foster thoughtful, constructive interaction across sectors, cultures and perspectives –Privacy and security: Uphold strong protections for data, identity and intellectual property –Inclusion and accessibility: Ensure equitable access, participation and representation across all user communities These principles reflected not only the Village’s operational values but also the broader work of the World Economic Forum, and its partners, to set new standards for safe, secure and ethical metaverse technologies.Trust in technology: Build confidence in digital tools through thoughtful, human-centered application Reimagining Collaboration in XR: Lessons from the Global Collaboration Village 13