DATA PRIVACY EXPERTS DIVE INTO THE DATA USES AND RISKS FOR XR ON LATEST WEBINAR
Washington, D.C. – As businesses develop and adopt virtual (VR), mixed (MR) and augmented (AR) reality into education, healthcare, entertainment, and more, the urgency to consider potential privacy and data protection risks to users and bystanders grows. Lawmakers, regulators, and users themselves are increasingly interested in how XR technologies work, what data protection risks they […]
INNOVATION NATION: XRA AND LEADING TECH ASSOCIATIONS UNITE AT PARTY CONVENTIONS TO ADVANCE 2025 INNOVATION AGENDA
Chicago, IL – This summer, the XR Association (XRA) joined the App Association (ACT), the Software Alliance (BSA), the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), and TechNet at both the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to discuss the innovation economy. As […]
EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN HEALTHCARE AT THE FOURTH ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host the fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. on September 12. 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 […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO RE-RELEASE UPDATED VERSION OF CHAPTER 1 OF DEVELOPERS GUIDE
Washington, D.C. – In 2019, the XR Association released Chapter 1 of the Developers Guide, titled “Fundamental Design Principles for Immersive Experiences.” This guide quickly became an essential resource for developers entering the world of extended reality (XR), offering foundational insights into creating compelling and effective immersive experiences. However, in the five years since its […]
WATCH NOW: XR ASSOCIATION’S WEBINAR ON PRIVACY AS AN ELEMENT OF TRUST
Washington, D.C. – On August 13, 2024, the XR Association hosted an engaging and insightful webinar as part of its Charting the Future of Immersive Technology series. The event, titled “Privacy as an Element of Trust,” brought together a distinguished panel of experts to delve into the critical issues surrounding privacy in the rapidly evolving […]
SENATOR MARSHA BLACKBURN TO DELIVER KEYNOTE AT FOURTH ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. – The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association (XRA) are pleased to announce that Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) will open the fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference with a keynote address. Senator Blackburn, a leading voice on technology and innovation policy, will speak to the potential of emerging technologies including […]
XRA CEO PARTICIPATED IN NIST WORKSHOP ON IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, August 7, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in the SOUPS 2024 Virtual Workshop on Usable Cybersecurity and Privacy for Immersive Technologies hosted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Moderated by Dylan Gilbert, Privacy Policy Advisor at NIST’s Privacy Engineering Program, Hyman was joined by Christopher […]
VOTE FOR XRA’S PANEL EMPHASIZING THE INTERSECTION OF AI AND XR
Austin, TX – The XR Association has submitted two panel discussions to SXSW, a week-long conference that offers the global community of digital creatives a chance to explore cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network with like-minded professionals. Both panels will feature industry experts and examine the significance of immersive technologies in education and healthcare. […]
CAST YOUR VOTES FOR XRA’S SXSW 2025 PANEL FOCUSED ON TRANSFORMING EDUCATION WITH XR
Austin, TX – The XR Association submitted two panel discussions to SXSW, a week-long conference that provides an opportunity for the global community of digital creatives to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network with other professionals who share a similar appetite for forward-focused experiences. Both panels will feature industry experts and delve into […]
XRA CELEBRATES THE TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT
Washington, D.C. – On July 28, 2022, Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness on the global stage. The measure was designed to help America compete with China by injecting billions of dollars into the domestic production of semiconductors and providing for investment in the […]