This panel explores the evolving role of avatars in shaping digital identity within the metaverse. The speakers bring diverse expertise from different sectors of the digital identity and metaverse space. Pierina Merino Alaimo from Flickpay, Sara Giusto representing Aww Inc, and Jia Shen from AKA Virtual Inc will discuss the technological, social, and creative aspects of avatar development and implementation. The conversation is likely to cover topics such as avatar customization, interoperability between platforms, the impact of avatars on user experience and self-expression, and the potential future developments in digital identity representation.