KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE FOURTH ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) hosted the fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. The hybrid event highlighted the growing use cases of immersive technology and the legislative and regulatory landscape facing XR technology across federal, state, and international […]
LEGISLATIVE LANDSCAPE: XR TECHNOLOGY GAINS GROUND IN 2024
Washington D.C. – The XR Association (XRA), the industry association representing the dynamic ecosystem of virtual, augmented and mixed reality companies, has been at the forefront of educating lawmakers about the transformative benefits of immersive technologies. Over the years, XRA has served as a trusted convener for industry, academia, policymakers and public interest groups exploring […]
EXPLORING NEURODIVERGENCE IN XR
Washington, D.C. – Register for the next installment of the XR Community Discussion series. XR Access and the XR Association are proud to convene academia, industry, and civil society for an interactive and informative discussion on how accessibility in immersive technology can improve the immersive experience for individuals with neurodivergence. Join XR Access and the […]
SPOTLIGHT ON XRA’S ECOMAP: CONNECTING TALENT WITH INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association (XRA) unveiled the XR EcoMap in 2020, a groundbreaking tool designed to connect job seekers with employment opportunities within the immersive technology industry. Launched in collaboration with the WXR Fund and leading XR companies such as Meta and Qualcomm, the XR EcoMap serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals […]
REPRESENTATIVE SUZAN DELBENE TO DELIVER AFTERNOON KEYNOTE REMARKS AT THE AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. – The fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference, scheduled for September 12th in Washington, D.C., is pleased to announce that Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) will be delivering keynote remarks in the late morning. As a champion of XR technology and a leading advocate for innovation in Congress, Rep. DelBene’s insights will be a highlight […]
GAO REPORTS POSITIVE OUTCOMES OF USING IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY ACROSS A VARIETY OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AGENCIES
Washington, D.C. – A new report published last week from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that most civilian federal agencies are using or planning to use immersive technologies in their offices. In response to the GAO’s survey, 17 of the 23 civilian agencies reported activities involving immersive technologies in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, […]
DATA PRIVACY EXPERTS DIVE INTO THE DATA USES AND RISKS FOR XR ON LATEST WEBINAR
Washington, D.C. – As businesses develop and adopt virtual (VR), mixed (MR) and augmented (AR) reality into education, healthcare, entertainment, and more, the urgency to consider potential privacy and data protection risks to users and bystanders grows. Lawmakers, regulators, and users themselves are increasingly interested in how XR technologies work, what data protection risks they […]
INNOVATION NATION: XRA AND LEADING TECH ASSOCIATIONS UNITE AT PARTY CONVENTIONS TO ADVANCE 2025 INNOVATION AGENDA
Chicago, IL – This summer, the XR Association (XRA) joined the App Association (ACT), the Software Alliance (BSA), the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), and TechNet at both the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to discuss the innovation economy. As […]
EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN HEALTHCARE AT THE FOURTH ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host the fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. on September 12. This event aims to bring together policymakers, civil society, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts to explore the latest developments and discuss the future of augmented reality […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO RE-RELEASE UPDATED VERSION OF CHAPTER 1 OF DEVELOPERS GUIDE
Washington, D.C. – In 2019, the XR Association released Chapter 1 of the Developers Guide, titled “Fundamental Design Principles for Immersive Experiences.” This guide quickly became an essential resource for developers entering the world of extended reality (XR), offering foundational insights into creating compelling and effective immersive experiences. However, in the five years since its […]