The metaverse promised to transform how we connect, create, and collaborate—yet it has fallen short of expectations. Why did this happen, and how do we turn it around? In this talk, Sean Keogh and Daniel Schaefer, co-founders of headroom, revisit the origins of the metaverse, unpack the challenges that have held it back, and share a vision for what’s needed to finally realize its potential. Join us for a candid exploration of what went wrong—and how we, as a community, can make the metaverse the success we all want it to be.