THE XR ASSOCIATION WELCOMES AUGMENTED REALITY COMPANY MAGIC LEAP AS NEW MEMBER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
New Members Join Growing Roster of Companies Leading in Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality Washington, D.C. — Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR), announced several new members, including: Magic Leap, VoxelSensors, XR Village and Kapeer. Daniel Diez, Chief Transformation Officer […]
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’S SENIOR VP OF PUBLIC POLICY PARTICIPATED IN MAIN STAGE PANEL DISCUSSION AT AWE EU
Vienna, Austria – On Wednesday, October 25, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, participated in the panel discussion, “Regulating the Future: What’s Next for Metaverse Policy?” at the Augmented World Exposition in Vienna, Austria. O’Hara was joined by Anne Bajart (European Commission), Juan Bossicard (Meta), Juliana Koza (Qualcomm), and Isabella Williamson (Consulum). […]
CHECK OUT THE LATEST EPISODE OF “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: XR IN THE CLASSROOM”
Washington, D.C. – The latest episode of Immersive Insights: XR in the Classroom, Student Privacy and Safety is now available for listening on all major streaming platforms. XRA’s Senior Vice President of Research and Best Practices, Stephanie Montgomery, is joined by Harvey Wright, Seattle Public Schools Curriculum Specialist, and Melissa Oldrin, Senior Product Manager of […]
XRA CEO MODERATED FIRESIDE CHAT WITH NVIDIA AND SIEMENS AT THE ECONOMIST METAVERSE SUMMIT IN LOS ANGELES, CA
Los Angeles, CA – On Tuesday, October 10, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, moderated the fireside chat, “Pioneering the future: the industrial metaverse as the next evolution of digital twins,” at the Economist Metaverse Summit in Los Angeles, CA. Hyman was joined by Mike Geyer, Head of Digital Twins and Industrial Metaverse at […]
XRA CEO TO SERVE AS CHAIR, DELIVER OPENING AND CLOSING REMARKS AT THE AUGMENTED ENTERPRISE SUMMIT IN HOUSTON, TX
Houston, TX – On Thursday, October 26, XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, will be giving opening and closing remarks as chair at the Augmented Enterprise Summit in Houston, Texas. The Augmented Enterprise Summit is one of the largest, longest-running, and most comprehensive events dedicated to the business and industrial applications of XR and other metaverse-related emerging […]
THE XR ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THE UPCOMING RELEASE OF THE SECOND ITERATION OF THE “INTO THE DIGITAL WORLD” INFOGRAPHIC
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a prominent trade association representing the augmented, virtual, and mixed reality ecosystem, is proud to announce the upcoming release of the second iteration of its comic book illustration, “Into the Digital World.” This new installment will focus on user trust, safety, and privacy, and the resources for users to […]
TUNE INTO THE FINAL EPISODE OF “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: REALITY CHECK”
Washington, D.C. – In the final episode of XRA’s policy-focused mini-series, Immersive Insights: Reality Check, host Joan O’Hara, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, is joined by Adam Thierer, Senior Resident Fellow for Technology & Innovation at the R Street Institute. O’Hara and Thierer discuss the domestic and foreign regulatory frameworks surrounding new technologies […]
XRA CEO, LIZ HYMAN, HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF XR FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT GEORGE MASON’S IM-TECH CONFERENCE
Arlington, VA – Last month, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in a panel discussion at George Mason University’s Learning Multiverse: Immersive Technologies in Training and Education conference. The discussion, titled “Understanding the Practical Applications of IM-TECH: A Consumer’s Perspective,” featured expert speakers alongside Hyman, including Sophia Moshasha (VR/AR Association DC Chapter), John […]
CHECK OUT THE LATEST EPISODE OF “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS: XR IN THE CLASSROOM”
Washington, D.C. – The newest episode of Immersive Insights: XR in the Classroom, Navigating Logistical Demands is now available for listening on all major streaming platforms. XRA’s Senior VP of Research and Best Practices, Stephanie Montgomery, is joined by Taz Abbas, Senior Manager of Distribution and Channel Partnerships at HTC Vive, and Jonathan Teske, CEO […]