XR ASSOCIATION ENDORSES THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS ACT OF 2023
Washington, D.C. – Last week, the XR Association (XRA) endorsed S.723/H.R.1458, the bicameral, bipartisan Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023, which would extend Medicare coverage for prescription digital therapeutics. The Act is sponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representatives Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Mike Thompson (CA-04). XR technology […]
XRA AND XR ACCESS LEAD COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON HAPTICS
Washington, D.C. – On February 28, 2023, XR Access and the XR Association hosted a Haptics Community Discussion as part of the XR Community Discussion Series. The discussion focused on how haptic technology can improve accessibility in immersive environments. The event featured presentations from Bob Crockett, Co-founder of HaptX, and Ashely Huffman, an executive at […]
XR FOR ALL FOUNDATION TO MAKE MAINSTAGE APPEARANCE AT THE AUGMENTED WORLD EXPO (AWE) IN JUNE
Washington, D.C. – Liz Hyman, XR Association’s CEO, will lead a panel, “Social Impacts Start at Home: Building an Inclusive XR Workforce,” at AWE on June 1, 2023. The XR for All Foundation‘s board members, who represent companies that have invested in the future of XR, will join Hyman in the upcoming panel discussion. The […]
XRA IN ACTION: XRA STAFF ATTEND KEY INDUSTRY EVENTS ACROSS THE EAST COAST
The XRA team has been making waves this week with appearances at the 7th Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium in Philadelphia, State of the Net in Washington, D.C., and the United Kingdom Delegation in New York City. New York City, NY – On March 3, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, […]
XRA CEO TO MODERATE PANEL ON LEVERAGING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR WORKFORCE AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS (NAWB) ANNUAL FORUM
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, March 27th, 2023, XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, will moderate the panel discussion, “The Power of Immersion: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Workforce Development.” This panel will discuss how industry and government can work together to create policies that better support the workforce and how immersive technology can facilitate improved outcomes. Participants […]
XR ASSOCIATION HOSTS “XRA DEMO ON THE HILL” WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STAFF
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 8th, the XR Association hosted “XRA Demo on the Hill,” an exclusive demonstration event for Members of Congress and their staff. The event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to try out XR devices, software, and experiences from XRA member companies, including Accenture, Big Rock Creative, Google, HTC, Meta, […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES “STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT,” OFFERING REFLECTIONS ON 2022 AND A LOOK AHEAD TO 2023
Throughout the past year, the XR Association led the charge in the continued growth and acceleration of virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and mixed-reality (MR) technology. As a result, the XR industry has seen rapid expansion and impact across manufacturing, healthcare, education, and entertainment sectors. In the last year, XRA has grown to more than 45 […]
XRA’S SVP OF PUBLIC POLICY, JOAN O’HARA, PARTICIPATED ON STATE OF THE UNION PANEL
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, participated on the panel discussion, “What Does President Biden’s State of the Union Address Mean for Privacy?” hosted by The Future of Privacy Forum. This LinkedIn Live session unpacked privacy moments from the State of the Union Address, […]
XRA’S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GATHERVERSE SUMMIT
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, XRA’s Director of Public Policy, Miranda Lutz, will be participating in the power panel discussion, “Humanity and Technology: A Complex Relationship,” at the virtual GatherVerse Summit. Miranda will be joined by other XR experts, including Luiza Castro, Jay Ess, Dr. Ritesh Jain, Sergiu Ardelean, and Elisabetta Rotolo, […]
LEARN ABOUT THE LIMITLESS POTENTIAL OF XR FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING
Washington, D.C. – In November 2022, the XR Association (XRA) hosted the Limitless Future Conference to showcase XR’s emerging role in workforce training. The in-person event brought together more than 100 learning and development professionals with XR equipment and software providers to learn and experience how immersive technology is making training, learning, and talent management […]