XRA PREVIEWS CHAPTER 3 OF “INTO THE DIGITAL WORLD”: THE FUTURE OF WEARABLE TECH AND HUMAN IMPACT
The XR Association is pleased to announce that development is officially underway for the third chapter of its signature informational comic series, Into the Digital World. Currently in the script-writing phase, this upcoming installment will shift the lens toward the tangible, human-centric applications of immersive technology. Building on the foundational hardware and software concepts introduced […]
XRA AND UMDIHC HOST FIRST WORKSHOP OF XRX HEALTHCARE SUMMIT
On April 2, 2026, the XR Association (XRA) and the University of Maryland’s Institute for Health Computing (UMDIHC) hosted the first workshop of the XRx Healthcare Summit. The Summit is a working forum that convenes leading health systems, clinicians, payers, patients, technologists, and policymakers to identify concrete pathways for scaling XR in care delivery, workforce […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO PARTICIPATE IN AWE USA 2026 IN LONG BEACH, CA
Long Beach, CA – The XR Association will once again participate in AWE USA, taking place June 15–18 in Long Beach, California. This year’s theme, “I, Spatial: Humans Empowered by Spatial AI,” emphasizes a human-centered approach to spatial computing, positioning AI as an enabling tool rather than a replacement for human agency. AWE is a […]
LEGISLATIVE LANDSCAPE: XR TECHNOLOGY’S 2025 POLICY WINS
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association (XRA), the industry association representing the dynamic ecosystem of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality companies, continues to be at the forefront of educating lawmakers about the transformative benefits of immersive technologies. Throughout 2025, XRA served as a trusted convener for industry, academia, policymakers, and public interest groups to ensure the responsible development […]
XR ASSOCIATION CEO DISCUSSES XR’S ROLE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES WITH FINANCE GUILD
Liz Hyman, CEO of XR Association, met with members of the XR in Finance Guild on March 27, 2026. The Guild is a consortium of like-minded professionals from 29 different financial services institutions who are currently developing immersive solutions and services—or are considering doing so. The conversation centered on the evolving definition of XR and […]
XR ASSOCIATION COMMENDS WHITE HOUSE AI POLICY FRAMEWORK
Washington, D.C. – On March 24, 2026, the XR Association (XRA) commended the White House for releasing its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, an important first step toward a coordinated national strategy for the development and governance of AI systems. Establishing such a framework is critical to ensuring U.S. leadership in emerging technologies, and, more importantly, ensuring that leadership […]
XRA CEO TO SPEAK AT 4TH ANNUAL VRARA CENTRAL FLORIDA IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
Orlando, FL — The 4th Annual VRARA Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit will take place Wednesday, April 15, at 9:00 a.m. ET at the Central Florida Tech Grove at the University of Central Florida. The theme of this year’s summit is “Mission-Ready Immersion: XR, Simulation, and AI Powering the Next Generation of MS&T.” The event […]
XR ASSOCIATION HOSTS 2026 TECHSUMMIT, BRINGING XR DEMONSTRATIONS TO CAPITOL HILL
Washington, D.C. – Last week, the XR Association (XRA) welcomed members to Washington for a two-day TechSummit. Day one featured meetings with members of Congress and their staff, as well as officials from the Department of Labor, and culminated in the 2026 Demo on the Hill at the Rayburn House Office Building. The focus of […]
XRA OUTLINES 8 NEW POLICY ACTIONS IN 2026
Washington D.C. – The XR Association (XRA) today released its 2026 Policy Priorities, calling on the 119th Congress to advance an innovation agenda that positions extended reality as core infrastructure for the nation’s digital future. Policymakers recognize that XR is no longer limited to head-mounted displays. The technology now spans virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, […]
XR ASSOCIATION HONORS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN XR WITH INAUGURAL CONGRESSIONAL AND MEMBER AWARDS
The Awards were presented to Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA), August Pfluger (R-TX), as well as Meta and CareerViewXR during XRA’s Two-Day TechSummit in Washington, D.C. March 4, 2026 — This week, the XR Association, recognized Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and August Pfluger (R-TX) with its inaugural XR Visionary Leadership Award. The award recognizes their bipartisan […]