XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ENGAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
Washington, D.C. – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill recognize the critical importance of standards development for emerging technologies. In an effort to increase U.S. participation, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2024 earlier this year. With respect to immersive technology (virtual reality, augmented reality, […]
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 […]
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 […]
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE HOSTED BY ITIF AND XRA – SEP. 12 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – Join the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association for the fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference on September 12, 2024, in Washington D.C. This conference presents an opportunity for companies within the XR space to engage with policymakers and thought leaders, showcasing a company’s commitment to the growth and […]
THE XR ASSOCIATION RELEASES USE CASE FACT SHEET ON DIGITAL TWINS
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association has released a use case fact sheet on digital twins. This document delves into the transformative potential of digital twins across various industries, including manufacturing, urban planning, automotive, and logistics operations. Digital twins offer a virtual mirror of physical entities, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and informed decision-making. As […]
XR ASSOCIATION HOSTED SECOND ANNUAL DEMO ON THE HILL
Washington, D.C. -On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the XR Association hosted the second annual Demo on the Hill at the Rayburn House Office Building. This exclusive technology demonstration event allowed Members of Congress and their staff to try out XR devices, software, and experiences from XRA member companies Accenture, Cleanbox, HTC, Magic Leap, MediView XR, […]
THIS WEEK: XRA’S DEMO ON THE HILL AND ALL-MEMBER MEETING
Washington, D.C. – This week, the XR Association is hosting two important events in Washington, D.C.: the second annual Demo on the Hill and XRA’s annual All-Member Meeting. Hosting these two notable events simultaneously means that not only will there be a forum for networking and industry insight, but XRA will also be providing opportunities […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL DEMO ON THE HILL
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the XR Association, a leading trade association representing the growing ecosystem of augmented, mixed, and virtual reality companies, is hosting the second annual “Demo on the Hill,” an exclusive demonstration event for Members of Congress and their staff. The event will allow attendees to try out XR […]
XRA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC POLICY TO PARTICIPATE IN UK DIGITAL CATAPULT WORKSHOP
London, UK – On Friday, April 19, 2024, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, will travel to London to participate in the Responsible AI Dissemination Workshop, hosted by the UK Digital Catapult. The workshop will focus specifically on use of AI in the spatial computing realm – namely, volumetric capture and production […]
XRA CEO PARTICIPATED ON “THIS WEEK IN XR PODCAST”
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, March 29, Elizabeth Hyman, President and CEO of the XR Association, participated on the “This Week in XR” podcast series hosted by Charlie Fink, Columnist at Forbes, Rony Abovitz, Founder & CEO of SynthBee and Sun and Thunder, and Ted Schilowitz, Futurist at Paramount Pictures. Hyman discussed the XR Association’s […]