XRA PARTICIPATES IN GWU “IMMERSIVE DIGITAL FUTURES” CONFERENCE
Washington, DC — On Thursday, June 9th, XRA CEO Liz Hyman delivered a keynote speech, “Domestic Policy Issues and XR,” at the George Washington University Digital Trade & Data Governance Hub’s Immersive Digital Future Conference. Hyman highlighted several use cases of XR, the newly released Bipartisan Policy Center report on immersive technology, and how XRA […]
XRA LAUNCHES MEMBER WORKING GROUP ON EDUCATION
Washington, D.C. — The XR Association has announced the formation of its Education Working Group (“EWG”), a new benefit for its member companies. This committee will focus on the responsible development of immersive technology and software in academic settings. The EWG will be chaired by Jonathan Teske, Future of Education Lead at Meta and staffed […]
JOIN XRA AT KEY EVENTS FOCUSED ON XR ACCESSIBILITY AND IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THIS WEEK
XRA CEO Liz Hyman along with Joan O’Hara, Vice President of Public Policy and Stephanie Montgomery, Vice President of Research and Best Practices will participate at the 2022 XR Access Symposium and George Washington University’s (GWU) Our Immersive Digital Future Event: How Extended Reality May Affect International Relations. On June 9-10, 2022, the XR Access Symposium will feature panels […]
XRA CEO ISSUES CALL TO ACTION TO XR INDUSTRY AT AWE
Association also hosted its first, post-pandemic All-Member Meeting Monday, June 6, 2022 – Last week, XRA CEO Liz Hyman addressed the Augmented World Expo (AWE) conference in its opening session. In her keynote remarks, “The Tech Heard ‘Round the World: Embracing the Future of XR,” she discussed the need for XR industry members to take […]
ATTEND THE XR ACCESS SYMPOSIUM ON INCLUSIVE XR FEATURING XRA STAFF, MEMBERS
Beginning Thursday, June 9th, 2022, XR Access will host 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 will learn how to make XR more inclusive today, and how it will affect everyday life tomorrow. This free virtual event is […]
XR ASSOCIATION ENDORSES LEGISLATION TO EXTEND MEDICARE COVERAGE TO XR-BASED TREATMENTS
May 16, 2022 — Today, the XR Association (XRA) endorsed H.R.7051/S.3791, the bicameral, bipartisan Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2022, which would extend Medicare coverage for prescription digital therapeutics. The Act is sponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and David McKinley (WV-01) and Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV). Although […]
JOIN XRA AT PRE-AWE COCKTAIL RECEPTION
XRA is hosting a cocktail reception for our XR industry members at 4:30pm on Tuesday, May 31st, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the Evolution Courtyard at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara. This is a great opportunity to network with other XR professionals, exchange ideas and learn more about the XR Association.
XRA WELCOMES TEN NEW MEMBER COMPANIES SHAPING THE EXTENDED REALITY LANDSCAPE
New Members Join Growing Roster of Companies Pioneering Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR) announced ten new members. The association brought on several prominent member companies, including: Penumbra, […]
SEE XRA AT AWE: HEAR FROM XRA LEADERS
Leaders from the XR Association will share their insights about the responsible development of XR in speeches and panel discussions at the upcoming AWE conference on June 1-3 in Santa Clara, CA. XRA CEO to Keynote on Main Stage Liz Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, will deliver a keynote address, “The Tech Heard ‘Round the […]
XRA CEO TOUTS XR AS THE NEXT COMPUTING PLATFORM AT CONVEYUX EVENT
Wednesday, May 4th — XRA CEO Liz Hyman led a presentation titled, “XR as the Next Computing Platform: Getting the UX Right,” at ConveyUX, an annual event for user experience professionals. In this session, Hyman discussed the growth of the XR industry and areas of research underway in XR. She highlighted XRA’s work to convene […]