XRA JOAN O’HARA TO PARTICIPATE IN US-ASIA INSTITUTE CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING
Washington, D.C. – The US-Asia Institute is hosting a briefing on Capitol Hill on Metaverse Diplomacy: Emerging Virtual Technologies and Their Impact on Foreign Relations. This breakfast briefing will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, from 8:30 – 10:00 am. XRA Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, will be participating in the […]
ATTEND COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON HAPTICS ON 2/28
Washington D.C. – As we continue to strive for more accessible XR in 2023, we are excited to bring together experts and enthusiasts in the field of XR haptic technology for an interactive and informative discussion. Join XR Access and the XR Association on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST for a community discussion on […]
XR Advisory Council (XRAC) Introduces XR and Youth Working Group
Washington, D.C. – On November 16, 2022, and December 13, 2022, the XR Association (XRA) convened a working group of the Future of XR Advisory Council (XRAC). The XRAC is an independent, multi-stake-holder advisory council focused on defining the XR ecosystem and informing the ongoing work at XRA, and specifically geared to discuss the technological […]
XRA LAUNCHES NEW HEALTHCARE WORKING GROUP
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association will launch its new Healthcare Working Group (“HWG”) on February 7, 2023. This committee will explore extended reality use (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) in healthcare settings, including medical therapeutics, XR use in procedures/therapies, and medical training. The chair of the HWG will be announced at the first committee meeting […]
XRA CEO DISCUSSES THE POWER OF AN EQUITABLE AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE
Washington, D.C. – XRA’s CEO, Liz Hyman, joined Colleen Gallagher, President and CEO of OnWrd & UpWrd, and the Association 100 in discussing the power of an equitable and diverse workforce. Hyman highlighted the efforts of XRA’s new foundation, XR for All, to intentionally create a diverse workforce from the start, so that the technology […]
XRA TO HOST ALL-MEMBER MEETING IN ADVANCE OF AWE 2023
Washington, D.C. – XRA will host the second annual All-Member Meeting in Santa Clara on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in advance of the Augmented World Expo (AWE) beginning May 31. The All-Member meeting is a half-day in-person event that brings together XRA member company representatives to hear from a leading speaker in the XR space, […]
XR ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2023
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the XR Association announced the first half of its 2023 calendar of events. With a diverse range of activities planned, there’s something for everyone. From industry conferences and workshops to networking events and meetups, XRA is dedicated to fostering the growth of the XR community. Stay tuned […]
XRA WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBER COMPANIES, INCLUDING LEADING IT TRADE ASSOCIATION COMPTIA
Five New Companies Join Growing Roster of Members Leading the Way in the Development of Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality Technology. Washington, DC – On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR), announced five new member companies. Among […]
XRA CEO TO MODERATE WORKFORCE PANEL ON ACCESSIBILITY AT SXSW IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
Austin, Texas — XRA CEO Liz Hyman will moderate the panel, “Watercooler to Headset? The Future of Workplaces,” at SXSW 2023. Hyman will be joined by speakers Bill Curtis-Davidson, Co-Director of the Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology, Meryl Evans, Accessibility Consultant, and Daniel O’Brien, Global Head of Enterprise at HTC. Panelists will discuss the […]
XRA PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE WEB 3.0 AND METAVERSE AT CES 2023
Las Vegas, NV — On Thursday, January 5th, XRA’s CEO Liz Hyman, and XRA’s Senior VP of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, spoke at CES® 2023. Hyman moderated the panel, “Building an Inclusive Web 3.0 in the Metaverse,” featuring panelists Jacque Madison, Director of Product Accessibility at Accenture; Travis Cloyd, Futurist & Professor at WorldwideXR; and […]