XR Association

XRA’S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY PARTICIPATES IN ATLANTIC COUNCIL EVENT

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, July 27, 2023, XRA’s Director of Public Policy, Miranda Lutz, participated in the panel discussion, “Unlocking the potential for digital twins in the federal enterprise,” hosted by the Atlantic Council. The panel highlighted the challenges, benefits, and risks associated with deploying this technology. The discussion focused on how the U.S. […]

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 […]

THIRD ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE TO FEATURE EXPERT PANELISTS AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES WITH TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS

Washington, D.C. – The XR Association, in conjunction with the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), will be hosting the third annual AR/VR Policy Conference on September 14, 2023, in Washington, DC. This free one-day event will feature expert panel discussions and technology demonstrations from XRA member companies.  Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and Representative Lisa […]

XR ASSOCIATION’S POLICY TEAM IN ACTION

New York, NY. – On July 11, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, participated in The Metaverse Metropolis Symposium at the Microsoft Garage in New York City.  The full day symposium and workshop brought together public officials, technologists, futurists, architects, policy experts, and urbanists to publicly discuss issues and implications of the […]

XR ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND TO HOST CONGRESSIONAL IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY TOUR

College Park, MD – The XR Association, the trade association representing the augmented, virtual, and mixed reality ecosystem, will be co-hosting a tour and technology demonstration for Members of Congress at the University of Maryland (UMD). UMD is a national leader in immersive technologies. Dr. Amitabh Varshey, Dean of the College of Computer, Mathematics, and […]

LEARN ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATIVE POTENTIAL OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT THE THIRD ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C. -The XR Association (XRA) and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host the third annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. on September 14. This event aims to bring together policymakers, civil society, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts to explore the latest developments and discuss the future of augmented reality (AR) […]

XRA’S SVP OF POLICY, JOAN O’HARA, ENGAGES WITH UK GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PARTICIPATES AT THE ECONOMIST IMPACT ENTERPRISE METAVERSE SUMMIT

London, England – This past week, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, made the trip across the pond to participate in the Economist Impact Enterprise Metaverse Summit in London. O’Hara’s panel, “Imagining a society beyond smartphones: are we really looking at an augmented-reality future?,” focused on practical considerations around AR/VR adoption on […]