Web3D 2025 attendees had the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, engage in insightful discussions, and explore the latest advancements in Web3D technologies. The conference theme "Digital Legacies and Immersive Futures" focused on the integration of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and other immersive technologies in the field of digital heritage. There was an emphasis on collaboration across disciplines to enhance the applications of 3D technologies in various sectors. Research work showcased advancements in 3D graphics, AI integration, metaverse, and real-time rendering, illustrating how these technologies are shaping the future of web experiences.

Discussions and presentations highlighted the importance of designing immersive experiences with the user in mind, ensuring accessibility and engagement. Various case studies were presented, demonstrating practical implementations of Web3D technologies in cultural heritage, education, and beyond. Discussions also touched on the future of Web3D, including potential developments in the metaverse, and the ongoing evolution of web standards to support richer 3D experiences. 

Our keynote speaker Prof. Don Brutzman delivered an inspiring talk on Looking backwards and forwards: evolving technology and people for 3D Web that set the tone for the conference. The networking events were a fantastic way to connect with peers. We loved seeing the collaboration and discussions that took place! Web3D 2025 proceedings at the ACM Digital Library are available free for one month from September 8, 2025.  Check out the detailed conference program!

Attendees participated in a variety of sessions, including Technical paper presentations, tutorials, and workshops.

Technical Paper Sessions:
Rendering and Optimization
​Digital Twins and Digital Heritage Tools
XR and VR Applications
Immersive Applications and Techniques
AI and 3D Data Management
Tutorials:
Data-driven Techniques for Immersive WebXR Exploration of Indoor Spaces from Monocular 360 Inputs
Web3D Publishing Tools and Techniques for all domain
Workshops:
Spatial Synergies – Collaborative Standards Road Map for Sustainable Digital Futures
Generative AI for 3D content
Building Sustainable Scenes with Web3D and IIIF 3D and WebXR
3D Web Interoperability for the Metaverse

The Conference ended with a Web3D Townhall session where we shared our 30 year legacy. Followed by Lighting demos and awards ceremony.

Congratualtions to our Best Paper Awardees:
1. Virtual Mineral Collections Using 3D Gaussian Splatting, Authors - Florian Richter, Fabian Bär and Bernhard Jung.
2. TrailView: An Interactive 3D Hike Planning Tool, Authors - Julian Andrea Croci, Christian Skorski, Julius Rauscher, Renato Pajarola and Alexandra Diehl.
3. StreamSplat: A Hybrid Client-Server Architecture for Neural Graphics using Depth-based Fusion on the Web, Authors - Sehyeon Park, Yechan Yang, Myeongseong Kim and Byounghyun Yoo.

Congratulations to our Web3D Tools Competition Winners:
Grand Prize: X3D: photo and video spheres with WebXR, Authors - Nicholas Polys, Ben Sandbrook, Ayat Mohammed.
1st Place: X3DOM Reserve-TURNTABLE Navigation mod, Authors - Nicholas Polys.
2nd Place: DNA base pairs as X3D LODs, Authors - Nicholas Polys.
3rd Place: X3Test: A Headless Browser-Based Framework for Automated Performance Benchmarking of X3D/X3DOM Scenes, Authors - Nicholas Polys, Anuj Marisetty, Nikhil Narra, Ben Sandbrook.

Congratulations HAnim 3D Animated Music Video Competition Winners:
1st Place: HyunHo Chu -Title: Rush Through the City
2nd Place: Min Gyu Jung -Title: Recapture Battle
3rd Place: Gyuri Cho - Title: Tiny Puch, Big Heart

Web3D 2026 will be hosted by Hamad bin khalifa university in Qatar in October 2026, Stay tuned for more details!

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Thank you for being a part of the Web3D community. We look forward to seeing you in Qatar!