ATTEND THE 3RD ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE HOSTED BY ITIF AND XRA — SEPTEMBER 14, 2023, IN WASHINGTON, DC
Washington, D.C. – Immersive technology is poised to transform the way people work, play, and learn. From an emerging creator economy of virtual goods and services to cutting-edge applications that can improve education, health care, and manufacturing, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are unlocking new opportunities to communicate, access information, and engage with the […]
XRA CEO MODERATED ACCESSIBILITY PANEL AT XR ACCESS SYMPOSIUM
New York City, NY – On Thursday, June 15, XRA CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, moderated a main stage panel discussion at the XR Access Symposium in New York City, NY. This 1.5-day conference featured expert speakers on artificial intelligence, haptics, industrial design, and XR to discuss how technological advancements are making XR more accessible for people […]
XR ADVISORY COUNCIL (XRAC) CONVENES PRIVACY WORKING GROUP
Washington, D.C. – On March 21 and April 10, the XR Association, under the auspices of its Future of XR Advisory Council, convened its third working group—this one focused on XR and privacy. The XRAC is an independent, multi-stake-holder advisory council focused on defining the XR ecosystem and informing the ongoing work at XRA, and […]
LEARN ABOUT THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUE OF XR AT THE ENTERPRISE METAVERSE SUMMIT 2023
London, UK – The Enterprise Metaverse Summit 2023, organized by Economist Impact, will help senior leaders build and benefit from digital twins to enable productivity gains and sustainable innovation. Join XRA Senior Vice President of Public Policy Joan O’Hara, in this hybrid event on June 28-29 for an engaging discussion around how augmented reality is […]
XRA CEO DISCUSSES COMPETITION AND OPENNESS IN XR AT EMERGING TECH 2023
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, May 22, 2023, the XR Association attended “Emerging Tech 2023,” hosted by Public Knowledge. This year, speakers and panelists discussed the policy implications of emerging technologies ranging from generative AI to XR technologies to the decentralized web. Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in the panel discussion “Warring […]
XRA AT AWE: PIONEERING SOCIAL IMPACT AND INCLUSIVITY IN XR
Santa Clara, CA – Leaders from the XR Association, a prominent organization championing the growth and responsible development of XR technology, will share their insights about social impact and inclusivity in XR in panel discussions at the upcoming Augmented World Expo conference on May 31-June 2 in Santa Clara, CA. XRA CEO on Building Diverse […]
XRA CEO DISCUSSES DIGITAL EQUITY AND AI AT FCBA ANNUAL SEMINAR
Williamsburg, VA – On Saturday, April 29th, 2023, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, a leading trade association for immersive technologies, participated in a panel discussion at the Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) Annual Seminar. Hyman was joined by Robert Branson (Telecom and Internet Council) and John Heflin (Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP). Moderated by […]
XR ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE “IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE ACT”
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (collectively known as “XR”), is expressing support for the reintroduction of H.R. 3211, the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023, led by Rep. Lisa Blunt […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES SUMMARY REPORT ON SURVEY OF XR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Washington, D.C. – Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the technology manufacturers that power the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality industries, released a summary report highlighting key findings from the “Insights from Teachers on the Future of XR in Education” survey. The survey was administered in partnership with the International Society for […]
XRA CEO JOINS OECD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION IN PARIS
Paris, France – On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in a roundtable discussion on “The Promise of the Metaverse and Immersive Technologies.” The event was co-hosted by Business at Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the USCIB Foundation. The session considered business initiatives for the metaverse […]