XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES SUMMARY REPORT ON SURVEY OF XR TEACHING AND LEARNING

Washington, D.C. – Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the technology manufacturers that power the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality industries, released a summary report highlighting key findings from the “Insights from Teachers on the Future of XR in Education” survey. The survey was administered in partnership with the International Society for […]
XRA CEO JOINS OECD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION IN PARIS

Paris, France – On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in a roundtable discussion on “The Promise of the Metaverse and Immersive Technologies.” The event was co-hosted by Business at Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the USCIB Foundation. The session considered business initiatives for the metaverse […]
INAUGURAL LAUNCH OF XRA’S PODCAST “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS”

Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is proud to announce the launch of Immersive Insights’ first episode, Views of XR from a Historic Futurist, now available for streaming on all major platforms. The pilot episode features best-selling author Steven Johnson as the premiere guest co-host, along with XRA CEO, Elizabeth Hyman. As one of the […]
XRA PUBLISHES “XR INDUSTRY GUIDE TO DEVICE CLEANLINESS: HYGIENE FOR YOUR XR EQUIPMENT”

Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a leading association for extended reality, recently published a cleanliness document outlining best practices for cleaning and caring for XR devices. The document, titled “XR Industry Guide to Device Cleanliness: Hygiene for Your XR Equipment,” provides detailed instructions on properly cleaning and disinfecting XR devices, and tips for maintaining […]
XRA APPLAUDS THE PUBLICATION OF UL8400

Washington, D.C. – The XR Association (XRA) commends UL Solutions for taking an essential step in advancing the conversation on uniform device safety standards for XR technology. With the development and publication of UL 8400, Standard for Safety for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality Technology Equipment, UL has set a reference point, from […]
XRA SVP OF PUBLIC POLICY JOAN O’HARA PARTICIPATED IN EUROPEAN INTERNET FORUM EVENT

Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, joined a panel of European experts to discuss, “Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of the Metaverse.” The event was hosted by the European Internet Forum (EIF) and included members of the European Parliament. In her remarks, O’Hara emphasized the importance of […]
XR ADVISORY COUNCIL CONVENES INTEROPERABILITY WORKING GROUP

Washington, D.C. – On January 31, 2023, and February 28, 2023, the XR Association (XRA) held the Interoperability Working Group of the Future of XR Advisory Council (XRAC). The XRAC is an independent, multistakeholder body focused on defining the XR ecosystem and informing the ongoing work of the XR Association. The interoperability working group was […]
XRA CEO, ELIZABETH HYMAN, JOINED FUTURE OF WORK CAUCUS PANEL TO EXPLORE XR’S IMPACT ON WORKPLACE BENEFITS

Washington, D.C. – Ealier today, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, a leading industry association for extended reality technologies, participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Congressional Future of Work Caucus. The Caucus was officially launched in 2020 and is co-chaired by Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02). Hyman […]
XRA PODCAST TO LAUNCH PILOT EPISODE WITH BESTSELLING AUTHOR STEVEN JOHNSON AS PREMIERE GUEST

Washington, D.C. – Immersive technologies, like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), are at the forefront of technological innovation and have the potential to transform the way we work, learn, and communicate with one another. To promote the thoughtful advancement and responsible development of this cutting-edge technology, the XR Association will launch […]
XRA LEADS ACCESSIBLE INNOVATION PANEL AT THE AUGMENTED WORLD EXPO IN SANTA CLARA, CA

Washington, D.C. – To explore the challenges and opportunities of making XR technology inclusive and accessible for all, the XR Association is hosting a panel discussion at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Santa Clara, CA, on Friday, June 2, 2023. The panel “Innovation for all: Ensuring XR Technology is Inclusive and Accessible” will examine […]