This conference explores the behavioral economic phenomenon of the endowment effect in the context of the metaverse—where digital assets and virtual ownership challenge traditional notions of value and possession. It examines how individuals assign higher value to digital goods, often irrationally, due to psychological ownership in virtual environments such as NFTs, virtual real estate, and avatars. The conference discusses implications for marketing, consumer behavior, and regulatory frameworks within digital economies, addressing how blockchain technologies are reshaping ownership concepts and economic behavior online.
Keynote Speakers: Behavioral economists, blockchain experts, and digital economy researchers deliver keynotes on ownership psychology and market dynamics in the metaverse.
Session Chairs: Moderate sessions, facilitate Q&A, and promote participant engagement.
Presenters: Researchers and industry practitioners share empirical findings, case studies, and policy discussions.
Participants: Engage through interactive Q&A, networking, and workshops.
Technical Review Committee: Reviews abstracts and papers for thematic alignment and academic rigor.
Participate and Contribute (Who Benefits):
Behavioral Economists and Psychologists: Explore cognitive biases affecting valuation of virtual possessions.
FinTech and Blockchain Innovators: Learn behavioral drivers impacting digital asset adoption and trading.
Regulators and Legal Experts: Understand challenges of ownership rights and consumer protection in metaverse markets.
Marketers and Digital Asset Creators: Gain insights into consumer attachment and strategic positioning.
Academics and Students: Present innovative research and publish in leading indexed journals.
Benefits:
Certificate of Participation awarded post-event feedback.
Commemorative momento recognizing active participation.
Abstracts and selected papers published in top academic indexes including Scopus, CrossRef, WoS, Elsevier, and SCI listings.
Abstract Topics / Call for Papers (CFP) Tracks:
Psychological Ownership and the Endowment Effect in Virtual Environments
Behavioral Drivers of NFT Valuation and Exchange
Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and Digital Ownership Economics
Market Dynamics and Consumer Behavior in Metaverse Asset Trading
Legal and Regulatory Implications for Virtual Property Rights
Experience Goods, Digital Scarcity, and Value Creation
Cross-Format Ownership: Physical vs. Virtual Asset Perceptions
Ethical Considerations and Trust in Digital Asset Ecosystems
Future Trends: Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Endowment Effects
Registration:
Online registration open for professionals, academics, researchers, and students.
Clear abstract submission process with deadlines and guidelines provided.
Access to live presentations, recorded sessions, conference materials, certification, and publication options.
Detailed Program Grid (2 Half Days, 9 AM to 1 PM)
Time
Day 1
Day 2
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Ceremony & Conference Introduction
Recap of Day 1 & Keynote Address
09:15 – 10:00
Keynote Session I: Foundations of the Endowment Effect
Keynote Session III: Blockchain and Virtual Ownership
10:00 – 10:45
Technical Session I: Behavioral Valuation of Digital Assets
Technical Session III: Regulatory and Legal Challenges
10:45 – 11:00
Q&A and Networking Break
Q&A and Networking Break
11:00 – 11:45
Technical Session II: NFTs, Scarcity, and Consumer Attachment
Panel Discussion: Marketing and Consumer Behavior in the Metaverse
11:45 – 12:30
Abstract Presentations & Research Highlights
Technical Session IV: Future Prospects in Virtual Asset Ownership
12:30 – 13:00
Participant Feedback, Discussion, and Networking
Closing Ceremony & Certificate Distribution
This conference offers critical insights into how behavioral science explains the valuation and trading of virtual assets in the metaverse, supporting stakeholders in navigating this rapidly evolving digital economy with scientific rigor and practical foresight.
