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Designing "Phygital" Cities & Human Connection with Pico Velásquez | AI+C Global Relay 2025

In this session from the AI+Compassion Global Relay 2025 (Latin America Segment), Pico Velásquez explores the future of our built environment: both physical and virtual. As a computational architect and the Founder/CEO of VIIRA, Pico Velásquez is redefining how we inhabit the metaverse. She argues that the digital world shouldn't just be a static copy of reality, but a living, "phygital" ecosystem that fosters genuine human connection and cultural flourishing. Key Topics: Live-Architecture: Moving beyond static 3D models to create adaptable, generative environments that respond to human presence. Phygital Ecosystems: Bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds to solve real-world urban challenges. Human-Centric Metaverse: Designing digital spaces that prioritize mental well-being, community, and compassion over pure utility. The Future of Cities: How AI, blockchain, and XR are transforming the architecture of tomorrow. About the Speaker: Pico Velásquez is a global thought leader, computational architect, and multimedia director. A Harvard graduate with distinction, she has led geometric design for projects like Google’s mountain-view HQ (with Bjarke Ingels Group) and the "Elysium" memorial for Cirque du Soleil’s founder. Through her company, VIIRA, she helps brands and cities integrate with the metaverse using blockchain and AI, always with a focus on sustainability and global impact. About AI+Compassion Global Forum: The AI+Compassion Global Forum unites innovators, policymakers, and cultural leaders to explore how artificial intelligence can serve humanity and the planet. The forum aims to shift the global narrative from fear and competition to sustainability, cultural flourishing, and compassion. 🔗 Learn More & Connect: Website: https://compassionai.io/ VIIRA:   / viira   Pico Velásquez on LinkedIn:   / pico-velasquez