GatherVerse’s mission is to create a global ecosystem where communities gather to explore, share, and express humanity-first standards in AI, the metaverse, and emerging technologies, fostering impactful discussions, catalyzing positive social change, and driving innovation.

In a world where technology advances at an unprecedented pace, traditional policymakers and technologists alike often struggle to keep up. Hyper Policy exists to bridge this gap, providing expertise that aligns with the rapid evolution of AI, XR, cybersecurity, and transformative emerging technologies.Led by Christopher Lafayette, the founder of GatherVerse, Hyper Policy operates at the intersection of emerging technologies and humanity. With a deep understanding of where technology has been, where it stands today, and the directions it might take tomorrow, we guide both public and private sectors in navigating the complexities of modern innovation.Our mission is to guide organizations in staying ahead of technological change, driving responsible and sustainable progress without being left behind.The gap between technology, policy, and legislation is widening in the AI era, creating vulnerabilities that can no longer be ignored. Hyper Policy bridges this divide, connecting technologists with policymakers to create advanced frameworks that address the complexities of our time.Policy helps keep people safe, informed, and up to date. It establishes privacy, implements wellness, and maintains an ethical balance. Our ECE framework—focused on ethical balance, collaborative decision-making, and emotional and social learning—guides the relationship between humans and machines.At Hyper Policy, we don’t just react to technological change; we anticipate it. Our forward-thinking approach enables organizations to scale, adapt, and succeed as new innovations unfold.We draw from a cloud of experts across various fields—technologists, legal professionals, ethicists—a multifaceted approach to policy development that considers every angle.Hyper Policy’s strength lies in our deep, up-to-date understanding of emerging technologies.

A Microsoft Accelerator and NVIDIA Inception Program platform, Aug Lab is devoted to transforming laboratory research by embedding Artificial Intelligence and Mixed Reality at its core. Our mission is to facilitate smarter, more efficient, and highly accurate lab environments, leveraging the full potential of advanced computing and immersive technologies to elevate scientific discovery and exploration. Through the convergence of AI and MR, we aim to revolutionize the laboratory experience, making cutting-edge research more accessible and impactful than ever before.

LinkedIn Learning Adjunct Instructor for "What is the Metaverse" course with over 40,000 student learners.

A private incubator of technologists, health professionals and scientists building emerging technologies and applied sciences.

A global directory of immersive platforms from hardware, software, content, storytellers, creatives and more.