3.2 Lessons for future platforms Clarity, integration and impact: Clear purpose and integration into broader engagement strategies were essential. Immersive moments delivered the most value when embedded in hybrid programming with well-defined outcomes that supported real-world action or strategic alignment. User-centric design: Strong user journeys – including onboarding, navigation and follow-up – improved retention and understanding. Device flexibility and 2D access were vital for global inclusivity and maximizing participation across contexts. Co-creation and experimentation: Partners valued the Village as a safe space for testing and learning. Collaborative planning led to higher- impact sessions with clearer takeaways and shared ownership of results, and built readiness for broader digital transformation. Unlocking insight through immersion: Immersive environments helped participants see interconnections among geographic, economic and social systems – turning abstract data into lived experience. Layered spatial visualizations improved memory retention, surfaced hidden dependencies and accelerated insights. Scenario simulations enabled teams to explore “what- if” outcomes and align faster on decisions with greater confidence and shared intent. Design principles going forward: Immersive platforms should prioritize narrative clarity, user value, measurable impact and deep integration with broader convening goals. 3.3 Closing reflections Although the Global Collaboration Village has concluded as a standalone initiative, the feedback is clear: the demand for experimentation in global collaboration is growing. Immersive platforms can bring urgency to dialogue, foster shared understanding, and connect actors across silos. The Village affirmed the value of safe, inclusive and immersive digital spaces. Partners and constituents across sectors – from INTERPOL to Arctic Basecamp, SAP to the Global Shapers Community – used the Village to bridge gaps between insight and action. Immersive tools, applied with intention, can deepen collaboration, broaden participation and spark new forms of insight. As the World Economic Forum continues to evolve its digital ecosystem, the Village stands as a proof point: experimentation isn’t a risk – it’s how we grow. Reimagining Collaboration in XR: Lessons from the Global Collaboration Village 15

Reimagining Collaboration in XR Lessons from the Global Collaboration Village 2025