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 […]
XRA CEO DISCUSSES DIGITAL EQUITY AND AI AT FCBA ANNUAL SEMINAR
Williamsburg, VA – On Saturday, April 29th, 2023, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, a leading trade association for immersive technologies, participated in a panel discussion at the Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) Annual Seminar. Hyman was joined by Robert Branson (Telecom and Internet Council) and John Heflin (Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP). Moderated by […]
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 […]
XRA SVP OF PUBLIC POLICY JOAN O’HARA PARTICIPATED IN EUROPEAN INTERNET FORUM EVENT
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, joined a panel of European experts to discuss, “Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of the Metaverse.” The event was hosted by the European Internet Forum (EIF) and included members of the European Parliament. In her remarks, O’Hara emphasized the importance of […]
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 CEO, ELIZABETH HYMAN, JOINED FUTURE OF WORK CAUCUS PANEL TO EXPLORE XR’S IMPACT ON WORKPLACE BENEFITS
Washington, D.C. – Ealier today, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, a leading industry association for extended reality technologies, participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Congressional Future of Work Caucus. The Caucus was officially launched in 2020 and is co-chaired by Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02). Hyman […]
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 […]
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 […]
REPRESENTATIVE LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER EXPRESSES IMPORTANCE OF XR TECHNOLOGY DURING ITIF’S VIRTUAL EVENT
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation hosted the virtual webinar, “How AR/VR Can Help Expand Apprenticeship Programs,” with a featured keynote address by Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large). Following the keynote address, four panelists joined ITIF moderator, Juan Londono, including Amanda Longtain (Transfr), Shalin Jyotishi (Burning […]