XRA CEO CHAMPIONS XR FOR BUSINESS LIFE
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 — Liz Hyman, XRA CEO, spoke on the panel, “Unlock Your Potential with XR,” during the XR Summit 2022 online event. Hyman joined Lee Kebler from Journey and moderator Demond Cureton from XR Today, to discuss the prospect of XR becoming a regular part of business life as employees become increasingly […]
XRA EXPLORES XR POLICY ISSUES, HIGHLIGHTS MEMBER COMPANIES AT ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, the XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) co-hosted the second annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, DC. The hybrid event featured multiple panels, lightning talks and several addresses from key XR industry representatives and champions. The conference focused on the advancement of XR technology across […]
XRA DISCUSSES FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE AND XR AT REGULATORY AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS SOCIETY
Phoenix, AZ — On Sunday, September 11th, Peirce Clark, XRA’s Program Development Manager, participated in the opening plenary session at the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) Convergence conference to discuss the future of healthcare. He spoke alongside FDA Commissioner Robert Califf and experts in AI, 3D printing and virtual reality technologies, to paint a picture […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES ILLUSTRATIVE ON IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY
The comic book-style infographic explains how the technology would work for the average user. Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, September 13th, the XR Association (XRA) – the leading XR trade association – released, “Into the Digital World: XRA’s Guide to Immersive Technology”, an infographic that illustrates everyday use cases for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality […]
ATTEND COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON AUDIO CUES IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS ON 9/22
The physical world offers a rich tapestry of audio sounds to help navigate the world. The tapping of footsteps, rumble of traffic, or gentle creak of a door opening give many clues to one’s environment. However, virtual spaces often lack these cues, making them nigh-impossible to use for people who are blind or visually impaired. […]
XRA AND XR ACCESS’S XRACCESSIBILITY GITHUB PROJECT EARNS “DIGITAL PUBLIC GOOD” DESIGNATION
On Monday, August 8th, the Digital Public Goods (DPG) Alliance added the XRAccessibility GitHub Project to its DPG Registry. The DPG designation indicates that a resource supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals through reducing inequalities and improving economic growth. The XRAccessibility Project is an initiative driven by the XR Association and XR Access to provide a centralized place online […]
XRA HOSTS AWE LIVE PANEL ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IMPACTING XR
On Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022, the XR Association hosted a webinar discussion on the AWE.Live platform about the impact federal policymaking will have on the growth and development of the XR industry over the near, medium, and long term. Miranda Lutz, Director of Public Policy at XRA, moderated the discussion and was joined by: Cecily […]
XRA STAFF, MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN XR ACCESS SYMPOSIUM
On Thursday, June 9th and Friday, June 10th, XR Access hosted a two-day virtual symposium featuring panels on inclusive VR media and entertainment, accessible training and collaboration efforts, and cutting-edge research within the field. Attendees learned how to make XR more inclusive today, and how it will affect everyday life tomorrow. On Day 1, Liz […]
THE XR ASSOCIATION WELCOMES EIGHT NEW MEMBER COMPANIES
Growth Points to Steady Enterprise Interest in Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, August 16th, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR) announced eight new members. The association’s new members include a prominent group of companies accomplishing incredible […]
FREE WEBINAR HOSTED BY XRA ON 9/20 WITH NYT BEST-SELLING AUTHOR SHAWN DUBRAVAC
The Metaverse has already begun to change HR practices. In a recent XR Association survey, 77% of HR professionals believe their companies will spend more on immersive technology in the next five years. How are you making the most of Metaverse for HR, and learning and development? On Tuesday, September 20th, hear insights on “Building […]