XRA’S SENIOR VP OF PUBLIC POLICY PARTICIPATED IN SPATIAL COMPUTING DISCUSSION AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, March 14, 2024, Joan O’Hara, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the XR Association, participated in a panel on spatial computing at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy moderated by Joseph Jerome, Technology and Public Policy Visiting Fellow. O’Hara was joined by Will Duffield, Adjunct Scholar at the […]
XRA CEO MODERATED A FIRESIDE CHAT AND PANEL DISCUSSION AT SXSW 2024

Austin, TX – On Sunday, March 10, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, moderated a fireside chat and panel discussion at SXSW 2024 in Austin, TX. SXSW is an annual convergence of creativity, technology, and culture, showcasing the latest innovations in cutting-edge technology, interactive media, film, and more. The fireside chat titled, “Cruising with […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO HOST FIVE-PART WEBINAR SERIES FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY

Washington, D.C. – Join XRA for an insightful exploration into the world of Extended Reality (XR). The association is releasing a new webinar series as part of its continued initiative to advance the responsible development and thoughtful advancement of XR technology, while continuing to draw on the expertise of the Future of XR Advisory Council […]
XRA CEO TO PRESENT AT VRARA CENTRAL FLORIDA IMMERISVE TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT

Orlando, FL – On Thursday, April 11, at 10:10am EST, XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, will give a presentation at the 1st Annual VRARA Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit. The presentation, titled “Reality Check: Charting the Future of XR,” will explore immersive technology applications across gaming, social, retail, enterprise, and industrial uses. Hyman will also draw […]
XRA CEO TO PARTICIPATE ON AWE LINKEDIN LIVE WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTING COMMUNITIES ADVANCING THE XR INDUSTRY

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 12 pm EST, XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, will be participating in a LinkedIn Live session, titled, “Communities Advancing the XR Industry,” hosted by the Augmented World Exposition (AWE) highlighting community leaders in the XR industry. Hyman will be joined by representatives from XR Women, the Virtual […]
XRA’S SENIOR VP OF PUBLIC POLICY TO MODERATE WEBINAR ABOUT HOW AI AND XR CAN TRANSFORM OUR REALITY

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, March 6, at 11:00 am EST, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, will be moderating a webinar hosted by The George Washington University’s Digital Trade & Data Governance Hub. The webinar titled, Book Talk: Our Next Reality: How the AI-Powered Metaverse Will Reshape the World, will feature […]
REGISTER FOR THE SPECIAL COMPETITIVE STUDIES PROJECT’S AI EXPO FOR NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS

Washington, D.C. – On May 7 and 8, the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) will host its first-ever AI Expo for National Competitiveness – alongside the second Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security – at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. SCSP envisions this expo becoming the place to convene and build relationships […]
XR ASSOCIATION HOSTED PANEL EVENT AT CTA INNOVATION HOUSE TO DISCUSS FINDINGS FROM FUTURE OF XR ADVISORY COUNCIL WHITE PAPER

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, February 15, 2024, the XR Association hosted a panel discussion at the CTA Innovation House in Washington, D.C. to discuss the findings and recommendations from the Future of XR Advisory Council’s latest white paper. The paper, titled Charting the Future of Immersive Technology: Transforming Work, Education, Health, and Entertainment, outlines […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES WHITE PAPER LAYING OUT 9 INITIATIVES TO ACCELERATE THE RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF XR

The Paper Charts a Path For the Future of Immersive Technologies; Insights and Initiatives Shaped by XRA’s Convening of the Future of XR Advisory Council 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 the release of an extensive […]
XRA CEO PRESENTED AT THE VRARA DC CHAPTER NATIONAL SECURITY SUMMIT

Washington, D.C. – XRA’s CEO, Liz Hyman, presented at the VRAR Association DC Chapter National Security Summit, which was organized and hosted by Booz Allen. During her presentation, Hyman delved into the critical insights highlighted in XRA’s Reality Check, a white paper focused on U.S. Competitiveness. Hyman also discussed the importance of ensuring that the […]