XR Association

XR ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES SURVEY EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF XR IN HEALTHCARE

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Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a leading trade association in the augmented, mixed, and virtual reality ecosystem, partnered with 3W Insights to launch the “Impact of XR in Healthcare” survey for doctors, medical students, and healthcare professionals to share their insights on the use of XR technology in healthcare settings. The survey explores healthcare […]

DISCOVER XRA’S XR USE CASE FACT SHEETS

Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a prominent trade association representing the augmented, mixed, and virtual reality ecosystem, has released updated use case slick sheets on the XRA website. From healthcare to public safety, education to manufacturing, and accessibility, these use case slick sheets enable a wide audience to learn about the transformative power of […]

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 […]

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 […]

XRA SVP STEPHANIE MONTGOMERY TO MODERATE PANEL AT RIGHTSCON

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, June 8, Stephanie Montgomery, XRA’s Senior VP of Research and Best Practices, will be moderating a virtual panel discussion at RightsCon, an influential conference focused on digital rights.  This session, titled “The Rights of Patients: Using XR for Inclusion in Healthcare,” will delve into XR’s transformative role in healthcare and […]

XRA STAFF TAKES PART IN NAWB FORUM AND VMED23 CONFERENCE

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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 […]

XR ASSOCIATION ENDORSES THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS ACT OF 2023

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Washington, D.C. – Last week, the XR Association (XRA) endorsed S.723/H.R.1458, the bicameral, bipartisan Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023, which would extend Medicare coverage for prescription digital therapeutics. The Act is sponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representatives Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Mike Thompson (CA-04). XR technology […]

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 […]