XRA AND XR ACCESS LEAD COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON CLOSED CAPTIONING

Washington, D.C. – On November 15, 2023, XR Access and the XR Association hosted a Closed Captioning Community Discussion as part of the XR Community Discussion Series. The discussion focused on how closed captioning can improve immersive experiences for all users. The event featured presentations from Lily Bond, Senior VP of Marketing at 3Play Media, […]
TUNE INTO THE FINAL EPISODE OF “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: XR IN THE CLASSROOM”

Washington, D.C. – In the final episode of XRA’s education-focused mini-series, Immersive Insights: XR in the Classroom, Promoting Education Equality, host Stephanie Montgomery, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Research and Best Practices, is joined by Joseph South, Chief Innovation Officer at the International Society for Technology in Education, Kaylee Brown, Manager of Innovation Development at […]
REGISTER FOR THE COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON CLOSED CAPTIONING ON 11/15

Washington, D.C. – As part of the Community Discussion series, XR Access and the XR Association are proud to bring together experts and enthusiasts for an interactive and informative discussion on closed captioning in immersive technology. Join XR Access and the XR Association on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 9:00 am PST/ 12:00 pm EST […]
XRA INTRODUCES “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: XR IN THE CLASSROOM” AN EDUCATION FOCUSED LIMITED SERIES ON XR TECHNOLOGY

Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is proud to announce the release of the education-focused mini-series, “XR in the Classroom,” as part of the Immersive Insights podcast. The episode is available for streaming on all major platforms. This first episode in the mini-series is hosted by XRA’s Senior Vice President of Research and Best Practices, […]
XR ADVISORY COUNCIL CONVENES DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION WORKING GROUP MEETING

Washington, D.C. – On May 2 and June 7, 2023, the XR Association’s Future of XR Advisory Council (XRAC) held its fourth working group meeting, bringing together thought leaders, company executives, and advocates in the XR industry working at the intersection of tech and inclusion. The working group is one of five overall and will […]
XRA’S SVP OF RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES COLLABORATES ON “PRACTICALITY OF VR” PODCAST WITH HTC AND BE MORE COLORFUL

Washington, D.C. – XRA’s Senior Vice President of Research and Best Practices, Stephanie Montgomery, recently participated on HTC’s “Practicality of VR: Career Exploration for the Classroom” podcast hosted by Bob Cooney, alongside Matthew Chaussee, CEO of Be More Colorful. Together, they explored the transformative impact of XR technologies in classrooms, focusing on how developers, educators, […]
XRA CEO INTERVIEWED BY DEUTSCHE BANK

Washington, D.C. – XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, was interviewed by Deutsche Bank and discussed how the metaverse holds immense potential to reshape industries and enhance communication. Hyman outlined three important factors for inclusivity in the metaverse. First, that corporations prioritize user data protection in the metaverse. Second, that inclusivity must be at the forefront of […]
DISCOVER XRA’S XR USE CASE FACT SHEETS

Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a prominent trade association representing the augmented, mixed, and virtual reality ecosystem, has released updated use case slick sheets on the XRA website. From healthcare to public safety, education to manufacturing, and accessibility, these use case slick sheets enable a wide audience to learn about the transformative power of […]
XRA CEO MODERATED ACCESSIBILITY PANEL AT XR ACCESS SYMPOSIUM

New York City, NY – On Thursday, June 15, XRA CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, moderated a main stage panel discussion at the XR Access Symposium in New York City, NY. This 1.5-day conference featured expert speakers on artificial intelligence, haptics, industrial design, and XR to discuss how technological advancements are making XR more accessible for people […]
XRA AT AWE: PIONEERING SOCIAL IMPACT AND INCLUSIVITY IN XR

Santa Clara, CA – Leaders from the XR Association, a prominent organization championing the growth and responsible development of XR technology, will share their insights about social impact and inclusivity in XR in panel discussions at the upcoming Augmented World Expo conference on May 31-June 2 in Santa Clara, CA. XRA CEO on Building Diverse […]