HIE stands for Hypergrid International Expo.
It's a weekend of information and arts and community, held online, in Opensim.
- Hypergrid - because the event, held on Craft Grid, is open to anyone who wants to teleport in from a hypergrid enabled grid in opensim. No need to make a special Avatar.
- International - because the talks given during the event will be in a number of different languages, with subtitles so that everyone can follow what's being explained from the podium.
- Expo - because it's an opportunity to exhibit and show off the diversity and variety of cultures that are present in Opensim, with art given pride of place throughout the event.
But wait - isn't there already an annual Opensim Conference?
Yes! The excellent Opensim Community Conference has been holding annual events since 2013.
This important event features a wide variety of talks, all in English. These offer an excellent opportunity to better know the projects and progress going on across Opensim, to meet fellow residents and to workshop new ideas and experience art and educational activities.
However, not everyone in Opensim is fluent in English. So....
