THE XR ASSOCIATION DIVES INTO KEY XR POLICY ISSUES, HIGHLIGHTS MEMBER COMPANIES AT THIRD ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, September 14, 2023, the XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) co-hosted the third annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. The hybrid event featured multiple panels and lightning talks from key XR industry representatives and champions. The conference highlighted XR technology’s responsible advancement and legislation across […]
XRA INTRODUCES “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: XR IN THE CLASSROOM” AN EDUCATION FOCUSED LIMITED SERIES ON XR TECHNOLOGY
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is proud to announce the release of the education-focused mini-series, “XR in the Classroom,” as part of the Immersive Insights podcast. The episode is available for streaming on all major platforms. This first episode in the mini-series is hosted by XRA’s Senior Vice President of Research and Best Practices, […]
XR ADVISORY COUNCIL CONVENES DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION WORKING GROUP MEETING
Washington, D.C. – On May 2 and June 7, 2023, the XR Association’s Future of XR Advisory Council (XRAC) held its fourth working group meeting, bringing together thought leaders, company executives, and advocates in the XR industry working at the intersection of tech and inclusion. The working group is one of five overall and will […]
XRA RELEASED KEY FINDINGS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM UPCOMING WHITE PAPER ON U.S. COMPETITIVENESS IN XR
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, September 14, the XR Association (XRA) – a leading trade association in the augmented, mixed, and virtual reality ecosystem – released the Reality Check Primer, which summarizes the key highlights and findings from the forthcoming white paper, Reality Check: Why the U.S. Government Should Nurture XR Development. This paper, researched and co-authored […]
THE XR ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CO-HOST CONGRESSIONAL TOUR OF UMD’S HOLOCAMERA FACILITY
College Park, MD – On August 30th, the XR Association and Dr. Amitabh Varshney, Dean of the College of Computer, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences, hosted a tour and demo event for Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Chike Aguh, Member of Maryland’s Higher Education Commission, and officials from the Department of Commerce at the University of Maryland’s […]
TUNE INTO THE LATEST EPISODE OF “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: REALITY CHECK”
Washington, D.C. – The newest episode of Immersive Insights: Reality Check: XR’s Role in a Modern and Flexible US Workforce is available for listening on all major streaming platforms. On this episode of our policy-focused mini-series, “Reality Check,” XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, fills in for Joan O’Hara to explore how a modern and diverse workforce […]
LEARN ABOUT BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH MIXED REALITY AT THE SECOND ANNUAL METAVERSE SUMMIT 2023
Los Angeles, CA – The Economist’s second annual Metaverse Summit will be held on October 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. This event will bring together senior industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and technology experts to discuss the business benefits the metaverse promises, and how to unlock new revenue streams. Expert speakers and policymakers will offer […]
XRA’S SVP OF RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES COLLABORATES ON “PRACTICALITY OF VR” PODCAST WITH HTC AND BE MORE COLORFUL
Washington, D.C. – XRA’s Senior Vice President of Research and Best Practices, Stephanie Montgomery, recently participated on HTC’s “Practicality of VR: Career Exploration for the Classroom” podcast hosted by Bob Cooney, alongside Matthew Chaussee, CEO of Be More Colorful. Together, they explored the transformative impact of XR technologies in classrooms, focusing on how developers, educators, […]
XRA CEO INTERVIEWED BY DEUTSCHE BANK
Washington, D.C. – XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, was interviewed by Deutsche Bank and discussed how the metaverse holds immense potential to reshape industries and enhance communication. Hyman outlined three important factors for inclusivity in the metaverse. First, that corporations prioritize user data protection in the metaverse. Second, that inclusivity must be at the forefront of […]
XR ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES SURVEY EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF XR IN HEALTHCARE
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a leading trade association in the augmented, mixed, and virtual reality ecosystem, partnered with 3W Insights to launch the “Impact of XR in Healthcare” survey for doctors, medical students, and healthcare professionals to share their insights on the use of XR technology in healthcare settings. The survey explores healthcare […]