CAST YOUR VOTE FOR XRA’S SXSW EDU 2026 PANEL ON YOUTH AND IMMERSIVE TECH
The XR Association has submitted a panel for SXSW EDU 2026, is a vibrant and dynamic event that brings together the brightest minds in education to tackle complex issues and drive impact to create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere. The proposed panel, titled “XR in Education: What Students Want, What Schools Need,” will feature […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES REVISED EDITION OF CHAPTER TWO OF XRA’S DEVELOPERS GUIDE FOCUSED ON SAFETY AND INCLUSION IN XR
Washington D.C. — The XR Association, representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies, today released a refreshed second chapter of its Developers Guide: Creating Safe, Inclusive, and Respectful Immersive Experiences. This update builds on the original guidance issued in 2019 and reflects the industry’s ongoing commitment to fostering immersive […]
AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE PANEL EXAMINES U.S. AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMMERSIVE TECH ECOSYSTEM – SEPT. 9, 2025, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host the 5th Annual AR/VR Policy Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The event convenes industry leaders, policymakers, academia, and researchers to explore the evolving policy landscape for immersive technologies. This year’s agenda features the panel, […]
EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF XR, CRYPTO, AND BLOCKCHAIN AT THE AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE – SEPT. 9, 2025, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – XRA and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host the 5th Annual AR/VR Policy Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, academia, and researchers to explore the evolving policy landscape for immersive technologies. As part of the conference’s continued exploration of […]
XRA URGES CONTINUED AND ELEVATED NSF INVESTMENT IN IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY
Washington, D.C. – On July 20, 2025, the XR Association submitted comments in response to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Request for Information (RFI) on the ten congressionally mandated Key Technology Focus Areas for its Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP). As the TIP Directorate, created under the CHIPS and Science Act, assesses whether its […]
XRA CEO HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF IMMERSIVE TECH IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DURING WLI SESSION
XRA’s CEO, Liz Hyman had the privilege of being the first guest of the Workforce Leadership Institute (WLI) “lunch and learn” series. The WLI was created to elevate professional and strategic leadership in workforce development, with a primary focus on enhancing state and local efforts. Hyman joined WLI board member Ron Painter, former CEO of […]
NOW STREAMING: 2025 XR ACCESS SYMPOSIUM
The full video from the 2025 XR Access Symposium is now available to stream. This year’s event brought together industry leaders, researchers, and advocates to explore how emerging technologies like XR and AI can better serve people with disabilities. While most of the symposium is available online, the breakout session “XR & AI Policy & […]
ARVR POLICY CONFERENCE PANEL TO EXPLORE IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN MILITARY TRAINING AND OPERATIONS
Washington, D.C. – XRA and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host the 5th Annual AR/VR Policy Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, academia, and researchers to explore the evolving policy landscape for immersive technologies. A featured panel, “Military Training and Operations with […]
WATCH XRA’S AWE 2025 PANELS ON POLICY, INCLUSION, AND ENTERPRISE
Long Beach, CA — The XR Association brought its insights to AWE 2025, and full recordings of the featured panel discussions can now be streamed. Whether you missed the event or want to revisit the conversations, you can watch all sessions on YouTube. The panel “Policy Priorities for the U.S. XR Industry” explored the legislative […]
XR ACCESS SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUSIVE ADVANCEMENT IN XR AND AI
New York, NY — The 2025 XR Access Symposium convened leaders from industry, academia, and advocacy to explore the intersection of inclusive design and emerging technologies. Held June 26–27 at the Verizon Executive Education Center at Cornell Tech in New York, the annual event focused on advancing accessibility in immersive tech. Participants discussed a range […]