The US Metaverse Association awarded Prof. Kenji Watanabe the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to metaverse interoperability in Asia. His work emphasizes standardization and integration across platforms, fostering international collaboration. Prof. Watanabe’s achievements include the Distributed Metaverse Interconnection Framework and ongoing efforts in global standardization.

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The US Metaverse Association has awarded Dr. Olivia Martinez the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for her significant contributions to metaverse perception and interaction design. A pioneer in human-computer interaction since the 1990s, her work has influenced industry standards and technological advances. A recognition ceremony will take place at the Global Metaverse Innovation Summit 2024.

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