XRA’S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GATHERVERSE SUMMIT
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, XRA’s Director of Public Policy, Miranda Lutz, will be participating in the power panel discussion, “Humanity and Technology: A Complex Relationship,” at the virtual GatherVerse Summit. Miranda will be joined by other XR experts, including Luiza Castro, Jay Ess, Dr. Ritesh Jain, Sergiu Ardelean, and Elisabetta Rotolo, […]
LEARN ABOUT THE LIMITLESS POTENTIAL OF XR FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING
Washington, D.C. – In November 2022, the XR Association (XRA) hosted the Limitless Future Conference to showcase XR’s emerging role in workforce training. The in-person event brought together more than 100 learning and development professionals with XR equipment and software providers to learn and experience how immersive technology is making training, learning, and talent management […]
XR Advisory Council (XRAC) Introduces XR and Youth Working Group
Washington, D.C. – On November 16, 2022, and December 13, 2022, the XR Association (XRA) convened a working group of the Future of XR Advisory Council (XRAC). The XRAC is an independent, multi-stake-holder advisory council focused on defining the XR ecosystem and informing the ongoing work at XRA, and specifically geared to discuss the technological […]
XRA LAUNCHES NEW HEALTHCARE WORKING GROUP
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association will launch its new Healthcare Working Group (“HWG”) on February 7, 2023. This committee will explore extended reality use (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) in healthcare settings, including medical therapeutics, XR use in procedures/therapies, and medical training. The chair of the HWG will be announced at the first committee meeting […]
XRA CEO DISCUSSES THE POWER OF AN EQUITABLE AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE
Washington, D.C. – XRA’s CEO, Liz Hyman, joined Colleen Gallagher, President and CEO of OnWrd & UpWrd, and the Association 100 in discussing the power of an equitable and diverse workforce. Hyman highlighted the efforts of XRA’s new foundation, XR for All, to intentionally create a diverse workforce from the start, so that the technology […]
XRA TO HOST ALL-MEMBER MEETING IN ADVANCE OF AWE 2023
Washington, D.C. – XRA will host the second annual All-Member Meeting in Santa Clara on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in advance of the Augmented World Expo (AWE) beginning May 31. The All-Member meeting is a half-day in-person event that brings together XRA member company representatives to hear from a leading speaker in the XR space, […]
XR ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2023
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the XR Association announced the first half of its 2023 calendar of events. With a diverse range of activities planned, there’s something for everyone. From industry conferences and workshops to networking events and meetups, XRA is dedicated to fostering the growth of the XR community. Stay tuned […]
XRA WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBER COMPANIES, INCLUDING LEADING IT TRADE ASSOCIATION COMPTIA
Five New Companies Join Growing Roster of Members Leading the Way in the Development of Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality Technology. Washington, DC – On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR), announced five new member companies. Among […]
XRA’S 2022 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 JOINS PANEL ON IDENTITY AND AUTHENTICITY IN THE METAVERSE
San Jose, CA — On Wednesday, October 26th, XRA CEO Liz Hyman joined the panel discussion, “Who are you and who are your tribes? What do identity and authenticity look like in the metaverse?“ at the Economist’s Metaverse Summit. Panelists addressed what choices users should be able to make about their digital selves to build […]