REPRESENTATITVE DEBBIE DINGELL TO GIVE OPENING REMARKS AT XRA’S HEALTHCARE WORKSHOP – AUG. 8 IN PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN
Plymouth, MI – The XR Association’s Transforming Healthcare with Immersive Technology workshop is being held on August 8 hosted at Elm Park Labs‘ facilities in Plymouth, Michigan. The event brings together players in the healthcare and XR industry to explore the latest advancements in immersive technologies and address the widespread adoption of XR in healthcare. […]
NEW REPORT OFFERS INSIGHTS FOR EDUCATORS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ON IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING
Washington, D.C. – Last spring, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop partnered with the XR Association to host “Immersive Media and Learning,” a one-day forum exploring the potential of XR technologies in high school settings. The forum brought together a diverse group of researchers, educators, manufacturers, and developers who shared their experiences utilizing […]
XR ADVISORY COUNCIL (XRAC) CONVENES PRIVACY WORKING GROUP
Washington, D.C. – On March 21 and April 10, the XR Association, under the auspices of its Future of XR Advisory Council, convened its third working group—this one focused on XR and privacy. The XRAC is an independent, multi-stake-holder advisory council focused on defining the XR ecosystem and informing the ongoing work at XRA, and […]
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 […]
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 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 PARTNERS WITH GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FOR UPCOMING XR WHITE PAPER RELEASE
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association is partnering with the Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs to produce a white paper that will examine United States’ competitiveness in immersive technology. The paper will delve into the important role XR will play in shaping and growing the […]
XRA ENDORSES THE HOUSE REALITY CAUCUS APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, March 24, 2023, the XR Association expressed support for the appropriations requests made by the Congressional Reality Caucus. In the letter, the co-Chairs of the Reality Caucus – Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Darrell Issa (CA-48), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Ted Lieu CA-36) – encouraged the House Appropriations Committee to include […]
XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES “STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT,” OFFERING REFLECTIONS ON 2022 AND A LOOK AHEAD TO 2023
Throughout the past year, the XR Association led the charge in the continued growth and acceleration of virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and mixed-reality (MR) technology. As a result, the XR industry has seen rapid expansion and impact across manufacturing, healthcare, education, and entertainment sectors. In the last year, XRA has grown to more than 45 […]
XR Advisory Council (XRAC) Introduces XR and Youth Working Group
Washington, D.C. – On November 16, 2022, and December 13, 2022, the XR Association (XRA) convened a working group of the Future of XR Advisory Council (XRAC). The XRAC is an independent, multi-stake-holder advisory council focused on defining the XR ecosystem and informing the ongoing work at XRA, and specifically geared to discuss the technological […]