XRA RELEASES NEW REPORT ON SCALING IMMERSIVE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
September 22, 2026 – The XR Association (XRA) released a new report today, Making Sense of Immersive XR Learning in Higher Education, examining how colleges and universities can effectively implement and scale immersive learning. Higher education institutions across the country are deploying XR in various domains. For example, training nursing students in clinical decision-making, preparing learners […]
XR ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF “INTO THE DIGITAL WORLD: THE FUTURE OF WEARABLE TECH AND HUMAN IMPACT”
XRA’s comic book series explores the latest innovation in immersive technology: Wearable AI Washington D.C. — Today, the XR Association, representing the growing ecosystem of companies working to bridge the digital and physical worlds with virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies, announced the release of a third edition of XRA’s signature informational comic series, Into […]
AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE 2026 PANEL SPOTLIGHT: HOW DIGITAL TWINS AND IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES CAN UNIFY NATIONAL SECURITY AND DISASTER RESPONSE
Washington, D.C. – The sixth annual AR/VR Policy Conference, co-hosted by The XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), will take place at the AT&T Forum in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The event features panels with industry leaders, policymakers, academia, and researchers, including a session exploring how digital […]
XR ASSOCIATION’S SVP OF RESEARCH & BEST PRACTICES TO MODERATE AI & XR FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING PANEL AT AUGMENTED ENTERPRISE SUMMIT
Washington, D.C. — The XR Association’s Senior Vice President of Research & Best Practices, Stephanie Montgomery, will moderate a panel discussion at the Augmented Enterprise Summit on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The panel, titled “Empowering the Workforce: AI & XR for Training, Remote Support, and Work Instructions,” will explore how organizations are using AI and […]
THE MISSING LAYER IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
In our last post, we explained how workforce development begins with awareness. Students aren’t able to pursue opportunities they don’t know exist, making job exploration impactful to a student’s career journey long before they enter a training program or future job. But awareness is only the first step, and immersive technology is creating opportunities to […]
WATCH NOW: XR ASSOCIATION’S WEBINAR ON EMPOWERING DISABILITY AND RESHAPING PRIVACY
Last week, the XR Association (XRA) hosted the latest installment of the XR Community Discussion webinar series which bring the community together to discuss tough issues around the intersection of accessibility and immersive technology. Titled “AI Glasses: Empowering Disability and Reshaping Privacy,” this segment tackled the dichotomy between smart glasses as an accessibility aide and […]
REFLECTIONS FROM AWE 2026
At AWE 2026 in Long Beach, Ori Inbar’s opening keynote crystallized a moment many in the field have sensed for years. “I, Spatial: Humans Empowered by AI” was more than a theme. It was a clear statement about how this community intends to navigate the convergence of XR and AI. For those of us at the XR […]
WHAT MAKES AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE TRANSFORMATIVE?
As immersive technologies mature, organizations are beginning to evaluate them less by how realistic they feel and more by what they accomplish. The most successful XR experiences are not necessarily the most technologically advanced. They are the ones who help people learn something new, build a skill, make informed decisions, or see the world differently. […]
XR ASSOCIATION COMMENDS HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP FOR HOLDING HEARING ON BIPARTISAN LEADERSHIP IN IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY ACT
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the XR Association (XRA) – representing the diverse ecosystem of companies advancing virtual, augmented, and mixed realities, spatial computing, AI wearables and digital twins – commends the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee for holding a timely hearing yesterday on legislation that […]
XRA SHARES “XR AND WORKFORCE TRAINING: MEASURING ROI” DOCUMENT
The XR Industry has made tremendous strides in demonstrating the value of immersive technologies for workforce training, with applications spanning healthcare, manufacturing, education, defense, and beyond. Yet despite proven success, many organizations still face challenges when adopting XR solutions, not because the technology falls short, but because measuring impact and preparing for successful implementation remain […]