XRA RELEASES NEW WHITE PAPER ON XR IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR THE NEURODIVERSE LEARNER
The XR Association (XRA) has released a new white paper that explores how immersive technologies are transforming career and technical education (CTE) for neurodiverse students. According to the Association for Career and Technical Education, students who complete CTE programs are more likely to graduate high school, secure full-time employment, and earn higher wages compared to […]
ENCOURAGE CONGRESS TO PASS AND FUND THE “IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE ACT OF 2025”
Last week, the XR Association (XRA) applauded the reintroduction of the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025 by Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Katie Britt (R-AL). The bill directs the Department of Labor to establish a competitive grant program supporting community colleges and career and technical education centers in implementing XR-based […]
XR ACCESS AND XRA HOSTED COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON PRIVACY AND ACCESSIBILITY
The XR Association and XR Access co-hosted a 90-minute community discussion exploring the intersection of privacy and accessibility in immersive technologies. Featured speakers included Alex Ambrose of ITIF, who discussed children’s safety and privacy in virtual environments, and Dr. Brendan David-John of Virginia Tech, who examined the risks of eye tracking and privacy-preserving solutions. The […]
XRA’S SVP OF RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES TO PARTICIPATE IN MDIC MEDICAL EXTENDED REALITY SUMMIT
The XR Association (XRA) will take part in the MDIC Medical Extended Reality Summit, November 4–6, 2025, at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Hyattsville, Maryland. The summit brings together regulators, industry leaders, researchers, patients, and payers to explore how AR, VR, and MR technologies are shaping patient-centered innovation in healthcare. Attendees […]
FIFTH ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., SPOTLIGHTS INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AND XR POLICY DISCUSSIONS
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) co-hosted the fifth annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. The full-day, hybrid event brought together innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the responsible advancement of XR technology and try out the equipment for […]
AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE MARKS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY IN WASHINGTON
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) hosted the fifth annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. The full-day event featured panel discussions on a range of issues, including U.S. and global perspectives on nurturing the immersive tech ecosystem, military training and […]
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 […]