Challenge

In 2020, as the world grappled with physical distancing, the United Nations faced a unique challenge: How could they celebrate their 75th anniversary while maintaining their strict security protocols and ensuring global accessibility?

The United Nations, the world’s foremost international organization promoting peace and security since 1945, needed to create an engaging virtual experience for their 75th anniversary celebration. Their IT infrastructure demanded stringent security measures, making traditional downloadable platforms a non-starter. With participants spanning 193 member states, they needed a solution that would work across all devices while creating genuine human connections – without requiring specialized VR equipment.

Solution

With security and global accessibility as primary goals, Hyperspace provided the perfect solution:

• Browser-Based Platform: Zero downloads or installations required, maintaining complete IT security
• Universal Access: Works seamlessly across all devices and operating systems, ensuring worldwide participation
• Immersive Environment: Custom-built 3D spaces that recreated the UN Valencia offices, complete with an auditorium, gallery, and exhibition hall

Implementation

Working closely with E-Lixir Events, Hyperspace created a virtual world that mirrored the UN Valencia offices. The space included an interactive exhibition area featuring five specialized booths showcasing different UN branches, including UNICEF and UN Women. The platform’s comprehensive content management system enabled quick deployment while maintaining visual appeal and diverse avatar representation.

Impact

The results exceeded all expectations

• Engagement: What was planned as a one-hour event transformed into a full day of spontaneous interaction
• Innovation: Successfully merged security compliance with immersive experience
• Sustainability: The virtual space proved so successful that it was repurposed for the UN Valencia office’s Christmas celebration

Customer Testimonial:

“They loved it, they were supposed to spend an hour in the hall before the live session but instead spent the day, mingled, played with the space…they even asked if they could organize their Xmas party in the space” – Vincent Thebault, E-Lixir Events

Client Feedback:

“Hyperspace has many advantages. First of all, it has a complete CMS allowing you to build an entire world in a practical and easy way, then the end product is very attractive, graphically speaking and very complete (any origin can be represented in avatars)” – E-lixir

Attendees meet and network in the virtual lobby during the United Nations 75th Anniversary event hosted in MootUp by Hyperspace.

Platform Success:

“I think we managed to recreate a world that served its purpose and allowed to have an experience close to a real one” – Vincent Thebault, E-Lixir Events

Proven Global Impact:

The UN’s success story demonstrates how Hyperspace bridges the gap between security requirements and engaging virtual experiences, making global collaboration accessible to organizations of any size.

Transform Your Virtual Events:

Ready to create secure, engaging virtual spaces that bring people together? Book your personalized demo today and discover how Hyperspace can help you break down barriers while maintaining security.