XRA’S SVP OF RESEARCH & BEST PRACTICES TO PARTICIPATE IN M-ENABLING CONFERENCE PANEL ON ACCESSIBLE XR
Alexandria, VA – The XR Association (XRA) is pleased to announce that Stephanie Montgomery, XRA’s Senior VP of Research & Best Practices, will join a distinguished panel at the 2025 M-Enabling Conference on Tuesday, October 7, from 1:30–2:20 p.m. in Washington, D.C. Hosted by XR Access co-founder Larry Goldberg, the panel, “Accessible and Assistive XR […]
REP. TED LIEU AND TECH LEADERS TO SPOTLIGHT AR/VR IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – The 5th Annual AR/VR Policy Conference, co-hosted by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association (XRA) will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the AT&T Forum in Washington, DC. This event brings together lawmakers, industry leaders, and policy experts to explore the future of immersive technology […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES REVISED EDITION OF CHAPTER TWO OF XRA’S DEVELOPERS GUIDE FOCUSED ON SAFETY AND INCLUSION IN XR
Washington D.C. — The XR Association, representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies, today released a refreshed second chapter of its Developers Guide: Creating Safe, Inclusive, and Respectful Immersive Experiences. This update builds on the original guidance issued in 2019 and reflects the industry’s ongoing commitment to fostering immersive […]
CM&D JOINS XRA AT AWE TO SPOTLIGHT INNOVATION & U.S. POLICY
Long Beach, CA – Chocolate Milk & Donuts, a member of the XR Association (XRA), will be featured in two panels focused on immersive technology at an upcoming industry gathering. In “Building Immersive Learning Ecosystems: A Blueprint for Scalable Implementation,” Ricky Holm, Founder and CEO of Chocolate Milk & Donuts, and Meghan Kelly, Associate Dean, […]
XR ASSOCIATION ENDORSES THE HOUSE REALITY CAUCUS APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST FOR FY26
Washington, D.C. – On April 29, 2025, the XR Association (XRA) expressed its support for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations requests submitted to the House Appropriations Committee by the bipartisan Congressional Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality Caucus. In their letter, caucus co-chairs Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) requested a number […]
XRA CEO DISCUSSES IMMERSIVE TECH LEGISLATION ON VRARA BYTES PODCAST
Washington, D.C. – Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association (XRA), recently joined the VR/AR Bytes podcast to discuss the latest legislative efforts shaping the future of immersive technology in the United States. In a conversation with host John A. Cunningham, Hyman highlighted key policy initiatives the XRA team has been working on, including newly […]
XR ACCESS AND XRA HOSTED COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON AI AND IMMERSIVE TECH
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, March 17, the XR Association and XR Access recently hosted a thought-provoking discussion on the role of AI and immersive technology in advancing digital accessibility. Bringing together leading experts, including Yuhang Zhao (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Andy Slater (Virtual Access Lab), and Thomas Logan (Equal Entry), the conversation explored cutting-edge innovations […]
XRA CEO PARTICIPATED IN XR FIRE SERVICE TRAINING, OPERATIONS, AND SAFETY WEBINAR
Washington, D.C. – On March 26, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, joined a panel of industry experts for a webinar discussion on how immersive technology is revolutionizing the fire service. Hyman was joined by Paul Speight, Ken Willette, James Mullins, and Kirk McKinzie. Panelists discussed next-generation training tools, including immersive scenario-based simulations designed […]
SAVE THE DATE: CELEBRATE FIVE YEARS OF THE AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE – SEPT. 9, 2025, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – Join the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association (XRA) as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the AR/VR Policy Conference on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. For the past four years, this conference has served as the leading forum for XR industry leaders, policymakers, and experts […]
XR ASSOCIATION HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL “XRA DEMO ON THE HILL” WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STAFF, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the XR Association, a leading trade association representing the growing ecosystem of immersive technology companies, hosted the third annual Demo on the Hill at the Rayburn House Office Building. This demonstration provided an opportunity for Members of Congress and their staff to immerse themselves in XR devices […]