His session, “Creating the Metaverse: Developing Virtual Versions of Actual Worlds,” explored how game engines, procedural workflows, and generative AI are converging to shape the next frontier of immersive experiences. 

Douglas unveiled an innovative pipeline designed to deliver high-fidelity, real-time-ready assets—showcasing how gaming and film tools can power the architecture of tomorrow’s metaverse.

About the Conference

Themed “METAVERSITY: Advances, Insights, Research, and Scholarship in Mixed Reality Technology,” SPARKS 2024 was hosted by Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) and sponsored by DOST–PCIEERD.

The conference focused on the transformative impact of mixed reality technologies in education and industry, reflecting a shared vision of innovation, scholarship, and collaboration.

Cultural Immersion Through Digital Design
As part of the conference, Douglas presented a customized digital world featuring OLFU’s RISE Tower—a virtual centerpiece symbolizing the university’s commitment to innovation.

This bespoke 3D environment is part of Douglas’s ongoing initiative to craft culturally grounded digital spaces for major events, including:

- The Manila Central Post Office (UAP NATCON49)
- PCG Fantasy World (100X Conference, Seoul)
- Neon-lit Hong Kong (University of Hong Kong)

These immersive digital experiences not only celebrate local identity but also deepen audience engagement—merging storytelling, place-making, and technology.

“Grateful to have shared this moment with such talented individuals from around the world. Events like these remind us why we create—to connect, to inspire, and to shape what’s next.” — Douglas Leong