XRA RELEASED KEY FINDINGS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM UPCOMING WHITE PAPER ON U.S. COMPETITIVENESS IN XR
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, September 14, the XR Association (XRA) – a leading trade association in the augmented, mixed, and virtual reality ecosystem – released the Reality Check Primer, which summarizes the key highlights and findings from the forthcoming white paper, Reality Check: Why the U.S. Government Should Nurture XR Development. This paper, researched and co-authored […]
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 […]
EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY WITH ROB SHERMAN, META, AND LIZ HYMAN, XRA, AT THE AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE – SEPT. 14, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is proud to announce that Rob Sherman, VP & Deputy Chief Privacy Officer of Policy at Meta, will be participating in a fireside chat with XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, at the upcoming AR/VR Policy Conference next month in Washington, D.C. Sherman is known for his expertise on privacy, security […]
CHECK OUT THE LATEST EPISODE OF “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: REALITY CHECK”
Washington, D.C. – The latest episode of Immersive Insights: Reality Check is now live and available for streaming on all major platforms. XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy is joined by expert guest, Joe Wang, Senior Director for Foreign Policy at the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP). On this episode of Immersive Insights, O’Hara […]
XR ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSAGE OF THE CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is pleased to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act. Enacted on August 9, 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act was a landmark piece of legislation aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness. The measure has strengthened technology, innovation, and scientific progress across the United […]
XRA’S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY PARTICIPATES IN ATLANTIC COUNCIL EVENT
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, July 27, 2023, XRA’s Director of Public Policy, Miranda Lutz, participated in the panel discussion, “Unlocking the potential for digital twins in the federal enterprise,” hosted by the Atlantic Council. The panel highlighted the challenges, benefits, and risks associated with deploying this technology. The discussion focused on how the U.S. […]
XR ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION’S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, July 27th, the XR Association submitted public comments in response to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Request for Information (RFI) on its roadmap for the new Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP). TIP was established in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to “advance critical and emerging technologies, […]
THIRD ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE TO FEATURE EXPERT PANELISTS AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES WITH TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, in conjunction with the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), will be hosting the third annual AR/VR Policy Conference on September 14, 2023, in Washington, DC. This free one-day event will feature expert panel discussions and technology demonstrations from XRA member companies. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and Representative Lisa […]
XRA INTRODUCES “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: REALITY CHECK” A POLICY FOCUSED LIMITED SERIES ON XR TECHNOLOGY
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is proud to announce the release of the policy-focused mini-series, “Reality Check”, 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 Joan O’Hara and features two esteemed guest speakers, Susan Aaronson and […]
XR ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND TO HOST CONGRESSIONAL IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY TOUR
College Park, MD – The XR Association, the trade association representing the augmented, virtual, and mixed reality ecosystem, will be co-hosting a tour and technology demonstration for Members of Congress at the University of Maryland (UMD). UMD is a national leader in immersive technologies. Dr. Amitabh Varshey, Dean of the College of Computer, Mathematics, and […]