XR ASSOCIATION RESEARCH & BEST PRACTICES DIRECTOR TO JOIN ACCESSIBILITY CHATS AT M-ENABLING SUMMIT 2025
Washington, D.C. — The XR Association’s Director of Research & Best Practices, Peirce Clark, will be featured in the Accessibility Chats series at the M-Enabling Summit 2025. Clark will be interviewed by David Fourney, Ph.D., CPWA, on Monday, Oct. 6, from 1:50 to 2:40 p.m. ET. The program will include three interview segments recorded before […]
XRA CEO TO SERVE AS CHAIR FOR 2025 AUGMENTED ENTERPRISE SUMMIT
Houston, TX — Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association (XRA), will deliver opening and closing remarks as chair at the Augmented Enterprise Summit on September 25, 2025 in Houston. The annual event brings together leaders from across the extended reality (XR) industry to explore emerging trends in augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies. Attendees […]
HELP ENCOURAGE CONGRESS TO ATTEND THE AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE
The XR Association and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) are co‑hosting the fifth annual AR/VR Policy Conference on September 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This conference convenes lawmakers, industry leaders, and policy experts to discuss how augmented, virtual, and mixed reality are transforming education, healthcare, and the future workforce. If you plan on […]
REGISTER FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. – SEPT. 9, 2025
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association (XRA) will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington. For the past four years, the conference has been the leading forum for XR industry leaders, policymakers and experts to explore the opportunities […]
CAST YOUR VOTE FOR XRA’S SXSW EDU 2026 PANEL ON YOUTH AND IMMERSIVE TECH
The XR Association has submitted a panel for SXSW EDU 2026, is a vibrant and dynamic event that brings together the brightest minds in education to tackle complex issues and drive impact to create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere. The proposed panel, titled “XR in Education: What Students Want, What Schools Need,” will feature […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES REVISED EDITION OF CHAPTER TWO OF XRA’S DEVELOPERS GUIDE FOCUSED ON SAFETY AND INCLUSION IN XR
Washington D.C. — The XR Association, representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies, today released a refreshed second chapter of its Developers Guide: Creating Safe, Inclusive, and Respectful Immersive Experiences. This update builds on the original guidance issued in 2019 and reflects the industry’s ongoing commitment to fostering immersive […]
AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE PANEL EXAMINES U.S. AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMMERSIVE TECH ECOSYSTEM – SEPT. 9, 2025, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host the 5th Annual AR/VR Policy Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The event convenes industry leaders, policymakers, academia, and researchers to explore the evolving policy landscape for immersive technologies. This year’s agenda features the panel, […]
EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF XR, CRYPTO, AND BLOCKCHAIN AT THE AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE – SEPT. 9, 2025, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – XRA and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host the 5th Annual AR/VR Policy Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, academia, and researchers to explore the evolving policy landscape for immersive technologies. As part of the conference’s continued exploration of […]
XRA URGES CONTINUED AND ELEVATED NSF INVESTMENT IN IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY
Washington, D.C. – On July 20, 2025, the XR Association submitted comments in response to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Request for Information (RFI) on the ten congressionally mandated Key Technology Focus Areas for its Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP). As the TIP Directorate, created under the CHIPS and Science Act, assesses whether its […]
XRA CEO HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF IMMERSIVE TECH IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DURING WLI SESSION
XRA’s CEO, Liz Hyman had the privilege of being the first guest of the Workforce Leadership Institute (WLI) “lunch and learn” series. The WLI was created to elevate professional and strategic leadership in workforce development, with a primary focus on enhancing state and local efforts. Hyman joined WLI board member Ron Painter, former CEO of […]