THIRD ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE TO FEATURE EXPERT PANELISTS AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES WITH TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, in conjunction with the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), will be hosting the third annual AR/VR Policy Conference on September 14, 2023, in Washington, DC. This free one-day event will feature expert panel discussions and technology demonstrations from XRA member companies. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and Representative Lisa […]
XRA INTRODUCES “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: REALITY CHECK” A POLICY FOCUSED LIMITED SERIES ON XR TECHNOLOGY
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is proud to announce the release of the policy-focused mini-series, “Reality Check”, 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 Joan O’Hara and features two esteemed guest speakers, Susan Aaronson and […]
XR ASSOCIATION’S POLICY TEAM IN ACTION
New York, NY. – On July 11, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, participated in The Metaverse Metropolis Symposium at the Microsoft Garage in New York City. The full day symposium and workshop brought together public officials, technologists, futurists, architects, policy experts, and urbanists to publicly discuss issues and implications of the […]
REPRESENTATITVE DEBBIE DINGELL TO GIVE OPENING REMARKS AT XRA’S HEALTHCARE WORKSHOP – AUG. 8 IN PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN
Plymouth, MI – The XR Association’s Transforming Healthcare with Immersive Technology workshop is being held on August 8 hosted at Elm Park Labs‘ facilities in Plymouth, Michigan. The event brings together players in the healthcare and XR industry to explore the latest advancements in immersive technologies and address the widespread adoption of XR in healthcare. […]
XR ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND TO HOST CONGRESSIONAL IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY TOUR
College Park, MD – The XR Association, the trade association representing the augmented, virtual, and mixed reality ecosystem, will be co-hosting a tour and technology demonstration for Members of Congress at the University of Maryland (UMD). UMD is a national leader in immersive technologies. Dr. Amitabh Varshey, Dean of the College of Computer, Mathematics, and […]
LEARN ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATIVE POTENTIAL OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT THE THIRD ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. -The XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host the third annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. on September 14. This event aims to bring together policymakers, civil society, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts to explore the latest developments and discuss the future of augmented reality (AR) […]
XRA’S SVP OF POLICY, JOAN O’HARA, ENGAGES WITH UK GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PARTICIPATES AT THE ECONOMIST IMPACT ENTERPRISE METAVERSE SUMMIT
London, England – This past week, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, made the trip across the pond to participate in the Economist Impact Enterprise Metaverse Summit in London. O’Hara’s panel, “Imagining a society beyond smartphones: are we really looking at an augmented-reality future?,” focused on practical considerations around AR/VR adoption on […]
XRA CEO JOINS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION HOSTED BY UNITED STATES COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (USCIB) FOUNDATION
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in a roundtable discussion on, “Data Privacy for Immersive Technologies and the Metaverse.” The event was the second gathering of a series of three roundtable discussions co-hosted by Business at Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (BIAC) and the […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO HOST HEALTHCARE WORKSHOP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ELM PARK LABS AND CLEANBOX TECHNOLOGY
Plymouth, MI – The XR Association is hosting a Transforming Healthcare with Immersive Technology workshop this August at the Elm Park Labs facilities in Michigan. The event will bring together players in the healthcare and XR industry to explore the latest advancements in XR technologies and address the important questions relevant to the widespread adoption […]
NEW REPORT OFFERS INSIGHTS FOR EDUCATORS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ON IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING
Washington, D.C. – Last spring, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop partnered with the XR Association to host “Immersive Media and Learning,” a one-day forum exploring the potential of XR technologies in high school settings. The forum brought together a diverse group of researchers, educators, manufacturers, and developers who shared their experiences utilizing […]