THE XR ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THE UPCOMING RELEASE OF THE SECOND ITERATION OF THE “INTO THE DIGITAL WORLD” INFOGRAPHIC
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a prominent trade association representing the augmented, virtual, and mixed reality ecosystem, is proud to announce the upcoming release of the second iteration of its comic book illustration, “Into the Digital World.” This new installment will focus on user trust, safety, and privacy, and the resources for users to […]
XR ADVISORY COUNCIL (XRAC) CONVENES FINAL WORKING GROUP ON NORMS & BEHAVIORS IN IMMERSIVE SPACES
Washington, D.C. – On June 28 and July 20, 2023, the XR Association’s Future of XR Advisory Council (XRAC) held its fifth and final working group meeting, bringing together thought leaders, company executives, and advocates in the XR industry working at the intersection of tech and inclusion. The working group is one of five overall and will contribute […]
THE XR ASSOCIATION DIVES INTO KEY XR POLICY ISSUES, HIGHLIGHTS MEMBER COMPANIES AT THIRD ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, September 14, 2023, the XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) co-hosted the third annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. The hybrid event featured multiple panels and lightning talks from key XR industry representatives and champions. The conference highlighted XR technology’s responsible advancement and legislation across […]
XRA RELEASED KEY FINDINGS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM UPCOMING WHITE PAPER ON U.S. COMPETITIVENESS IN XR
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, September 14, the XR Association (XRA) – a leading trade association in the augmented, mixed, and virtual reality ecosystem – released the Reality Check Primer, which summarizes the key highlights and findings from the forthcoming white paper, Reality Check: Why the U.S. Government Should Nurture XR Development. This paper, researched and co-authored […]
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 INTERVIEWED BY DEUTSCHE BANK
Washington, D.C. – XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, was interviewed by Deutsche Bank and discussed how the metaverse holds immense potential to reshape industries and enhance communication. Hyman outlined three important factors for inclusivity in the metaverse. First, that corporations prioritize user data protection in the metaverse. Second, that inclusivity must be at the forefront of […]
THE XR ASSOCIATION WELCOMES 10 NEW MEMBER COMPANIES INCLUDING MEDIVIEW XR, THE LEARNING NETWORK AND KING AND SPALDING
The XR Association grows to more than 50 members as it continues to promote the responsible development and use of immersive technologies August 10, 2023, Washington, D.C. — Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR) announced the addition of 10 new […]
XR ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSAGE OF THE CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is pleased to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act. Enacted on August 9, 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act was a landmark piece of legislation aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness. The measure has strengthened technology, innovation, and scientific progress across the United […]
XR ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION’S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, July 27th, the XR Association submitted public comments in response to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Request for Information (RFI) on its roadmap for the new Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP). TIP was established in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to “advance critical and emerging technologies, […]
SUBSCRIBE TO XRA’S PODCAST SERIES “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS”
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, a leading trade association representing the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality ecosystem, announced the launch of its limited podcast series earlier this year. As XR technologies continue to gain traction across various industries, from entertainment to healthcare, education to workforce development, this podcast aims to be a valuable source […]