THE XR ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CO-HOST CONGRESSIONAL TOUR OF UMD’S HOLOCAMERA FACILITY
College Park, MD – On August 30th, the XR Association and Dr. Amitabh Varshney, Dean of the College of Computer, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences, hosted a tour and demo event for Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Chike Aguh, Member of Maryland’s Higher Education Commission, and officials from the Department of Commerce at the University of Maryland’s […]
LEARN ABOUT BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH MIXED REALITY AT THE SECOND ANNUAL METAVERSE SUMMIT 2023
Los Angeles, CA – The Economist’s second annual Metaverse Summit will be held on October 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. This event will bring together senior industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and technology experts to discuss the business benefits the metaverse promises, and how to unlock new revenue streams. Expert speakers and policymakers will offer […]
XRA CEO TO PARTICIPATE IN IM-TECH PANEL – SEPT. 7, ARLINGTON, VA
Arlington, VA – On Thursday, September 7, CEO of the XR Association, Elizabeth Hyman, will participate in a panel discussion at the Learning Multiverse: Immersive Technologies in Training and Education conference. The discussion, titled “Understanding the Practical Applications of IM-TECH: A Consumer’s Perspective,” will explore how organizations use immersive technology to advance its learning objectives. […]
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 […]
CAST YOUR VOTES FOR XRA’S SXSW 2024 PANELS FOCUSED ON XR TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTIONIZING EDUCATION AND VETERAN CARE
Austin, TX – Last week, the XR Association submitted two panel discussions to SXSW, a week-long conference that provides an opportunity for the global community of digital creatives to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network with other professionals who share a similar appetite for forward-focused experiences. Both panels will feature industry experts and […]
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. […]
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 […]
XR ASSOCIATION’S POLICY TEAM IN ACTION
New York, NY. – On July 11, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, participated in The Metaverse Metropolis Symposium at the Microsoft Garage in New York City. The full day symposium and workshop brought together public officials, technologists, futurists, architects, policy experts, and urbanists to publicly discuss issues and implications of the […]
REPRESENTATITVE DEBBIE DINGELL TO GIVE OPENING REMARKS AT XRA’S HEALTHCARE WORKSHOP – AUG. 8 IN PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN
Plymouth, MI – The XR Association’s Transforming Healthcare with Immersive Technology workshop is being held on August 8 hosted at Elm Park Labs‘ facilities in Plymouth, Michigan. The event brings together players in the healthcare and XR industry to explore the latest advancements in immersive technologies and address the widespread adoption of XR in healthcare. […]
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 […]