XRA CEO JOINS OECD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION IN PARIS
Paris, France – On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in a roundtable discussion on “The Promise of the Metaverse and Immersive Technologies.” The event was co-hosted by Business at Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the USCIB Foundation. The session considered business initiatives for the metaverse […]
INAUGURAL LAUNCH OF XRA’S PODCAST “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS”
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is proud to announce the launch of Immersive Insights’ first episode, Views of XR from a Historic Futurist, now available for streaming on all major platforms. The pilot episode features best-selling author Steven Johnson as the premiere guest co-host, along with XRA CEO, Elizabeth Hyman. As one of the […]
XRA PUBLISHES “XR INDUSTRY GUIDE TO DEVICE CLEANLINESS: HYGIENE FOR YOUR XR EQUIPMENT”
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a leading association for extended reality, recently published a cleanliness document outlining best practices for cleaning and caring for XR devices. The document, titled “XR Industry Guide to Device Cleanliness: Hygiene for Your XR Equipment,” provides detailed instructions on properly cleaning and disinfecting XR devices, and tips for maintaining […]
XRA APPLAUDS THE PUBLICATION OF UL8400
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association (XRA) commends UL Solutions for taking an essential step in advancing the conversation on uniform device safety standards for XR technology. With the development and publication of UL 8400, Standard for Safety for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality Technology Equipment, UL has set a reference point, from […]
XR ADVISORY COUNCIL CONVENES INTEROPERABILITY WORKING GROUP
Washington, D.C. – On January 31, 2023, and February 28, 2023, the XR Association (XRA) held the Interoperability Working Group of the Future of XR Advisory Council (XRAC). The XRAC is an independent, multistakeholder body focused on defining the XR ecosystem and informing the ongoing work of the XR Association. The interoperability working group was […]
XRA PODCAST TO LAUNCH PILOT EPISODE WITH BESTSELLING AUTHOR STEVEN JOHNSON AS PREMIERE GUEST
Washington, D.C. – Immersive technologies, like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), are at the forefront of technological innovation and have the potential to transform the way we work, learn, and communicate with one another. To promote the thoughtful advancement and responsible development of this cutting-edge technology, the XR Association will launch […]
XRA LEADS ACCESSIBLE INNOVATION PANEL AT THE AUGMENTED WORLD EXPO IN SANTA CLARA, CA
Washington, D.C. – To explore the challenges and opportunities of making XR technology inclusive and accessible for all, the XR Association is hosting a panel discussion at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Santa Clara, CA, on Friday, June 2, 2023. The panel “Innovation for all: Ensuring XR Technology is Inclusive and Accessible” will examine […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO LAUNCH “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS” PODCAST THIS SPRING
Washington, D.C.- XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, has announced that the association is launching a new podcast, Immersive Insights, this spring. Hosted by XRA’s team leaders, the podcast will feature two mini-series exploring the impact of immersive technology in today’s world. The first mini-series will explore the competitiveness of the United States in immersive technology. Leveraging […]
EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TWINS: INSIGHTS FROM UNITY, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, XRA, AND THE CONGRESSIONAL REALITY CAUCUS
Washington, D.C. – On April 6, the XR Association participated in the XR Academy: Digital Twins for Government webinar hosted by the Congressional Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Technologies Caucus (“Reality Caucus”). This session brought together experts from XRA, Unity, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to educate Congressional staff about […]
XRA STAFF TAKES PART IN NAWB FORUM AND VMED23 CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. – XRA, a leading industry association for extended reality, had a busy week with staff members appearing at two prominent conferences last week. In Washington D.C, XRA’s CEO Elizabeth Hyman moderated a panel discussion at the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) Forum on Monday, March 27, 2023. The panel, “The Power of […]