WATCH NOW: XR ASSOCIATION’S WEBINAR ON PRIVACY AS AN ELEMENT OF TRUST
Washington, D.C. – On August 13, 2024, the XR Association hosted an engaging and insightful webinar as part of its Charting the Future of Immersive Technology series. The event, titled “Privacy as an Element of Trust,” brought together a distinguished panel of experts to delve into the critical issues surrounding privacy in the rapidly evolving […]
SENATOR MARSHA BLACKBURN TO DELIVER KEYNOTE AT FOURTH ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. – The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association (XRA) are pleased to announce that Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) will open the fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference with a keynote address. Senator Blackburn, a leading voice on technology and innovation policy, will speak to the potential of emerging technologies including […]
XRA CEO PARTICIPATED IN NIST WORKSHOP ON IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, August 7, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in the SOUPS 2024 Virtual Workshop on Usable Cybersecurity and Privacy for Immersive Technologies hosted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Moderated by Dylan Gilbert, Privacy Policy Advisor at NIST’s Privacy Engineering Program, Hyman was joined by Christopher […]
VOTE FOR XRA’S PANEL EMPHASIZING THE INTERSECTION OF AI AND XR
Austin, TX – The XR Association has submitted two panel discussions to SXSW, a week-long conference that offers the global community of digital creatives a chance to explore cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network with like-minded professionals. Both panels will feature industry experts and examine the significance of immersive technologies in education and healthcare. […]
CAST YOUR VOTES FOR XRA’S SXSW 2025 PANEL FOCUSED ON TRANSFORMING EDUCATION WITH XR
Austin, TX – 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 delve into […]
CHECK OUT THE XR ACCESSIBILITY GITHUB
Washington, D.C. – Accessibility in immersive technologies is crucial for ensuring that everyone can experience and benefit from these innovative advancements. By incorporating accessibility features, developers can create inclusive environments that accommodate users with diverse needs, from those with visual and hearing impairments to individuals with mobility challenges. This not only broadens the user base […]
XRA LEADERSHIP PARTICIPATED ON PANELS AT AWE 2024
Long Beach, CA – Back in June, the XR Association team attended the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, CA from June 18 – 20, 2024. This annual event is a hub for industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to gather and explore the latest advancements in augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and spatial computing […]
XRA CEO PARTICIPATED ON PANEL AT PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE EMERGING TECH
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, June 14, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in a panel discussion at Emerging Tech, a conference, networking event, and tech demonstration event, hosted by Public Knowledge. The panel discussion, titled “Intersection with XR Technologies,” was moderated by Justin Hendrix, CEO & Editor of Tech Policy Press. Hyman […]
NEW SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS THE GROWING ROLE OF XR TECHNOLOGY IN MANUFACTURING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
81 percent of manufacturing CEOs and decision-makers believe that immersive technology is good for manufacturing. Washington D.C. – Immersive technology is increasingly important in manufacturing as decision-makers consider and adopt XR across the industry, from workforce development to 3D modeling/prototyping, quality assurance, and more. To better understand how this technology is being integrated into and […]
XR ASSOCIATION JOINS ASSOCIATIONS IN SIGNING UNITED FOR PRIVACY COALITION LETTER TO CONGRESS
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the United for Privacy Coalition convened to discuss the latest developments regarding the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) and ways to engage as a broader coalition on this bill. XRA actively participated in the meeting. While individual members may have varied perspectives on other sections of the bill, all participants […]