XR ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE “IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE ACT”
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (collectively known as “XR”), is expressing support for the reintroduction of H.R. 3211, the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023, led by Rep. Lisa Blunt […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES SUMMARY REPORT ON SURVEY OF XR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Washington, D.C. – Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the technology manufacturers that power the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality industries, released a summary report highlighting key findings from the “Insights from Teachers on the Future of XR in Education” survey. The survey was administered in partnership with the International Society for […]
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 […]
INAUGURAL LAUNCH OF XRA’S PODCAST “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS”
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is proud to announce the launch of Immersive Insights’ first episode, Views of XR from a Historic Futurist, now available for streaming on all major platforms. The pilot episode features best-selling author Steven Johnson as the premiere guest co-host, along with XRA CEO, Elizabeth Hyman. As one of the […]
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 PODCAST TO LAUNCH PILOT EPISODE WITH BESTSELLING AUTHOR STEVEN JOHNSON AS PREMIERE GUEST
Washington, D.C. – Immersive technologies, like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), are at the forefront of technological innovation and have the potential to transform the way we work, learn, and communicate with one another. To promote the thoughtful advancement and responsible development of this cutting-edge technology, the XR Association will launch […]
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 […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO LAUNCH “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS” PODCAST THIS SPRING
Washington, D.C.- XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, has announced that the association is launching a new podcast, Immersive Insights, this spring. Hosted by XRA’s team leaders, the podcast will feature two mini-series exploring the impact of immersive technology in today’s world. The first mini-series will explore the competitiveness of the United States in immersive technology. Leveraging […]