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April 24, 2008
Posted: 06:48 PM ET
A two-day educational live seminar, Experience the Future Now, will mark the highly anticipated launch of the virtual mega convention center, Virtualis, on April 23-24, 2008 (9 am – 3 pm PST). Virtualis is the largest and most meticulously-designed convention center in the revolutionary, computer-generated world of Second Life. Mirroring lavish real-world convention centers, it boasts state of the art facilities with educational breakout rooms, a grand ballroom, and an exhibition hall. Guests must RSVP by April 20, 2008 to experience Virtualis firsthand and be a part of the thought-provoking, free seminar. Corporate decision-makers and event planners who attend Experience the Future Now will gain cutting-edge knowledge about the Second Life culture and economy and discover the overall value and ease of planning and attending events in Virtualis. The scheduled presenters include some of the most prestigious entrepreneurs, event planners, educators, and attorneys in the U.S. who will cover diverse topics such as “Virtual Event Design and Management,” “Beyond Recycling: Ten Easy Steps to Greener Meetings and Events,” “Emergent Technologies,” and “Negotiating International Contracts.” Planning and executing an event in Virtualis also mirrors real-life work strategies and logistics. With more than 29,000 square meters of meeting space, a grand ballroom for general sessions or special events, and a spacious exhibition hall for full-fledged tradeshows, the visually appealing Virtualis has the facilities to truly make meetings of all sizes successful. The flexible meeting rooms, complete with advanced video, lighting, and audio capabilities, can also be customized for appearance or ambiance to meet clients’ needs and comfort level. To further ensure your meeting’s success and efficiency, Virtualis is the only Second Life meeting facility managed and operated by award winning and experienced hospitality and meeting industry professionals. Guests must RSVP by April 20, 2008 and sign up for a free Second Life account (www.secondlife.com) to attend Experience the Future Now by contacting Dan Parks at cpudan@mac.com or 1.800.493.2545 ext. 201. Members of the media can schedule a preview tour of Virtualis and/or an interview with Dan Parks, Virtualis Founder, during the week of April 14, 2008 by contacting Latoya Vezia at Latoya@LV-PR.com or 404.483.8995. Filed under: Promotion • business • ireport
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