Who might be interested to use SL in the future?

particular users, for purely social purposes

freelancers who can provide their services in Second Life

real life companies for supporting/extending their services in Second Life

multinational companies for communication (virtual conferencing)

new businesses for business simulation, concept testing, prototyping, marketing, advertising

educational institutions (virtual learning spaces, museums, galleries etc)

governmental institutions (client service)

scientific institutions (visualization, experimentation, prototyping etc)

media (broadcasting, IPTV etc)

artists to promote their work

"Second Life is the future right now, offering endless possibilities for artists" Quotation of Nick Rhodes, Duran Duran