XRA CEO COMMENTS ON THE RELEASE OF THE IEEE XR ETHICS WHITE PAPERS
Friday, November 19th, 2021 – “The XR Association is eager to review the IEEE’s new white papers on XR ethics,” said Liz Hyman, CEO of the XR Association. “As the trade association of the XR ecosystem, we understand the importance of gathering all perspectives on emerging technologies and we greatly appreciate the time and effort that […]
XR ASSOCIATION’S CEO LIZ HYMAN JOINS FIFTH ANNUAL VIRTUAL REALITY DAY
Day-long celebration of XR technology features speakers from around the world Washington, DC – Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR), announced CEO, Liz Hyman, will participate in the fifth annual Virtual Reality Day, Saturday November 20, 2021. The day will […]
XRA’S JOAN O’HARA AND LAURA CHADWICK PANELISTS AT AWE CONFERENCE
Last week, Joan O’Hara, Vice President of Public Policy at XRA, and Laura Chadwick, Vice President of Industry Relations at XRA, joined panels at the 2021 Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Santa Clara, California. With more than 5,000 attendees and more than 300 speakers, the AWE brings together developers, investors, corporations, and enthusiasts to exchange […]
AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY POLICY CONFERENCE ORGANIZED BY ITIF AND XRA
On October 21, XRA and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) hosted the Augmented and Virtual Reality Policy Conference. The first of its kind, the conference explored the role of policy in AR/VR innovation and identified priority areas for policymakers to consider as these technologies continue to expand. Sessions included discussions on trust and safety […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO LAUNCH XR ADVISORY COUNCIL (XRAC) DEDICATED TO THE FUTURE OF XR TECHNOLOGY
XRAC will convene industry voices, experts, and thought leaders to define the XR ecosystem and discuss some of the foundational challenges and solutions facing XR technology. Washington, D.C.- Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR), announced they will be forming a […]
XR ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESSIBILITY FOCUSED SITE, XRACCESSABILITY.GITHUB.IO, IN COLLABORATION WITH XR ACCESS
The new GitHub provides a one-stop resource for developers to find accessibility code solutions. Washington, D.C.- Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of the XR technology companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, announced the launch of a new GitHub site, XRAccessability.github.io, in partnership with the XR Access Initiative. […]
XR ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS VERIZON FORWARD FOR GOOD ACCELERATOR ON XR DISABILITY INNOVATION
Startups building technology for the disability community are encouraged to apply – Applications close on November 1 As the association promoting the responsible development and adoption of XR, XRA is committed to leading the way for accessible experiences and inclusion for all people through immersive technology. The Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator has a new […]
XRA NAMES STEPHANIE MONTGOMERY VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH & BEST PRACTICES, PROMOTES CHADWICK AND O’HARA TO VICE PRESIDENTS
Washington, DC – Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of the XR technology companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, named Stephanie Montgomery as its Vice President, Research and Best Practices. Montgomery joins XRA with more than twenty years of experience engaged in industry trade association and standards development […]
XRA DISCUSSES BALANCING PUBLIC POLICY AND TECH DEVELOPMENT IN 2021 GAMES FOR CHANGE FESTIVAL
On July 13, XRA’s Joan O’Hara hosted a panel discussion for the 2021 Games for Change Festival titled, “Why Public Policy Matters.” Joan was joined by Brittan Heller, Global Business and Human Rights Counsel with Foley Hoag LLP; Ellysse Dick, Policy Analyst with the Information Technology and Innovation (ITIF); and Jared Bomberg, Senior Counsel to Chair […]
XRA FEATURED IN XR TODAY INTERVIEW
Monday, August 16th, 2021 — XRA’s Joan O’Hara was featured in an interview by XR Today, “US Must Adopt XR To Secure Tech Future,” focused on why Congress should champion XR technologies. She discusses the future of XR and the importance of lawmakers including immersive technologies in the US Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), as […]