XRA’S 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
When we look back at all that we’ve accomplished, we could have only done it together. We are so proud of how far we’ve come and are ready for more. Here are some of the highlights!
XRA CEO TOUTS GAME-CHANGING NATURE OF XR AT BPC EVENT
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 – XRA’s Liz Hyman was featured in an article by The Well News (TWN), Experts Say XR Tech Is More Than Gaming and Entertainment, focused on the webinar, “More Than Gaming: How Governments, Businesses, and Individuals are Using Immersive Technologies” hosted by XRA and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC). The panel […]
XRA CEO COMMENTS ON THE RELEASE OF THE IEEE XR ETHICS WHITE PAPERS
Friday, November 19th, 2021 – “The XR Association is eager to review the IEEE’s new white papers on XR ethics,” said Liz Hyman, CEO of the XR Association. “As the trade association of the XR ecosystem, we understand the importance of gathering all perspectives on emerging technologies and we greatly appreciate the time and effort that […]
XR ASSOCIATION’S CEO LIZ HYMAN JOINS FIFTH ANNUAL VIRTUAL REALITY DAY
Day-long celebration of XR technology features speakers from around the world Washington, DC – Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR), announced CEO, Liz Hyman, will participate in the fifth annual Virtual Reality Day, Saturday November 20, 2021. The day will […]
XRA’S JOAN O’HARA AND LAURA CHADWICK PANELISTS AT AWE CONFERENCE
Last week, Joan O’Hara, Vice President of Public Policy at XRA, and Laura Chadwick, Vice President of Industry Relations at XRA, joined panels at the 2021 Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Santa Clara, California. With more than 5,000 attendees and more than 300 speakers, the AWE brings together developers, investors, corporations, and enthusiasts to exchange […]
XR-BASED WORKFORCE TRAINING IDENTIFIED AS KEY TOOL IN ADDRESSING AMERICA’S EMPLOYMENT CRISIS
The use of AR, VR & MR technology enables more effective and efficient learning outcomes, survey of HR professionals finds Washington, D.C.- Today, November 4th, 2021, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR), released A New Reality in Immersive Technology (XR): Insights […]
AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY POLICY CONFERENCE ORGANIZED BY ITIF AND XRA
On October 21, XRA and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) hosted the Augmented and Virtual Reality Policy Conference. The first of its kind, the conference explored the role of policy in AR/VR innovation and identified priority areas for policymakers to consider as these technologies continue to expand. Sessions included discussions on trust and safety […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO LAUNCH XR ADVISORY COUNCIL (XRAC) DEDICATED TO THE FUTURE OF XR TECHNOLOGY
XRAC will convene industry voices, experts, and thought leaders to define the XR ecosystem and discuss some of the foundational challenges and solutions facing XR technology. 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 they will be forming a […]
XR ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESSIBILITY FOCUSED SITE, XRACCESSABILITY.GITHUB.IO, IN COLLABORATION WITH XR ACCESS
The new GitHub provides a one-stop resource for developers to find accessibility code solutions. Washington, D.C.- Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of the XR technology companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, announced the launch of a new GitHub site, XRAccessability.github.io, in partnership with the XR Access Initiative. […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES WHITE PAPER IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERSHIP ON EMPLOYMENT & ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY
The paper explores the potential for inclusive XR in the workplace Washington, D.C.- On October 5th, 2021, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of the XR technology companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, announced the release of a joint white paper in conjunction with the Partnership on Employment & […]