ATTEND THE 3RD ANNUAL AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE HOSTED BY ITIF AND XRA — SEPTEMBER 14, 2023, IN WASHINGTON, DC
Washington, D.C. – Immersive technology is poised to transform the way people work, play, and learn. From an emerging creator economy of virtual goods and services to cutting-edge applications that can improve education, health care, and manufacturing, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are unlocking new opportunities to communicate, access information, and engage with the […]
LEARN ABOUT THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUE OF XR AT THE ENTERPRISE METAVERSE SUMMIT 2023
London, UK – The Enterprise Metaverse Summit 2023, organized by Economist Impact, will help senior leaders build and benefit from digital twins to enable productivity gains and sustainable innovation. Join XRA Senior Vice President of Public Policy Joan O’Hara, in this hybrid event on June 28-29 for an engaging discussion around how augmented reality is […]
XRA CEO DISCUSSES COMPETITION AND OPENNESS IN XR AT EMERGING TECH 2023
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, May 22, 2023, the XR Association attended “Emerging Tech 2023,” hosted by Public Knowledge. This year, speakers and panelists discussed the policy implications of emerging technologies ranging from generative AI to XR technologies to the decentralized web. Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, participated in the panel discussion “Warring […]
XR ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE “IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE ACT”
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (collectively known as “XR”), is expressing support for the reintroduction of H.R. 3211, the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023, led by Rep. Lisa Blunt […]
XRA SVP OF PUBLIC POLICY JOAN O’HARA PARTICIPATED IN EUROPEAN INTERNET FORUM EVENT
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, joined a panel of European experts to discuss, “Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of the Metaverse.” The event was hosted by the European Internet Forum (EIF) and included members of the European Parliament. In her remarks, O’Hara emphasized the importance of […]
XRA CEO, ELIZABETH HYMAN, JOINED FUTURE OF WORK CAUCUS PANEL TO EXPLORE XR’S IMPACT ON WORKPLACE BENEFITS
Washington, D.C. – Ealier today, Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association, a leading industry association for extended reality technologies, participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Congressional Future of Work Caucus. The Caucus was officially launched in 2020 and is co-chaired by Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02). Hyman […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO LAUNCH “IMMERSIVE INSIGHTS” PODCAST THIS SPRING
Washington, D.C.- XRA’s CEO, Elizabeth Hyman, has announced that the association is launching a new podcast, Immersive Insights, this spring. Hosted by XRA’s team leaders, the podcast will feature two mini-series exploring the impact of immersive technology in today’s world. The first mini-series will explore the competitiveness of the United States in immersive technology. Leveraging […]
EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TWINS: INSIGHTS FROM UNITY, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, XRA, AND THE CONGRESSIONAL REALITY CAUCUS
Washington, D.C. – On April 6, the XR Association participated in the XR Academy: Digital Twins for Government webinar hosted by the Congressional Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Technologies Caucus (“Reality Caucus”). This session brought together experts from XRA, Unity, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to educate Congressional staff about […]
XRACTION: ENCOURAGE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO JOIN THE HOUSE REALITY CAUCUS
Washington, D.C. – The House Congressional Caucus on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality Technologies, better known as the “Reality Caucus,” was founded in 2017 to educate members of Congress on the benefits of XR technology, get hands-on experience with the technology, and hear from experts about public policy initiatives to support the industry’s responsible growth. […]
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 […]