REPRESENTATIVE LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER EXPRESSES IMPORTANCE OF XR TECHNOLOGY DURING ITIF’S VIRTUAL EVENT
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation hosted the virtual webinar, “How AR/VR Can Help Expand Apprenticeship Programs,” with a featured keynote address by Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large). Following the keynote address, four panelists joined ITIF moderator, Juan Londono, including Amanda Longtain (Transfr), Shalin Jyotishi (Burning […]
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 […]
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (GAO) TO STUDY XR’S ADOPTION ACROSS FEDERAL AGENCIES
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Government Accountability Office (GAO) accepted a request to investigate the adoption of immersive technologies across federal civilian agencies and is expected to begin its study later this month. The XR Association (XRA) commends this first-ever comprehensive study on the use of XR technology in the U.S. government. Senators Todd Young (R-IN), […]
XR ASSOCIATION ENDORSES THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS ACT OF 2023
Washington, D.C. – Last week, the XR Association (XRA) endorsed S.723/H.R.1458, the bicameral, bipartisan Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023, which would extend Medicare coverage for prescription digital therapeutics. The Act is sponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representatives Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Mike Thompson (CA-04). XR technology […]
XRA IN ACTION: XRA STAFF ATTEND KEY INDUSTRY EVENTS ACROSS THE EAST COAST
The XRA team has been making waves this week with appearances at the 7th Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium in Philadelphia, State of the Net in Washington, D.C., and the United Kingdom Delegation in New York City. New York City, NY – On March 3, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, […]
XR ASSOCIATION HOSTS “XRA DEMO ON THE HILL” WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STAFF
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 8th, the XR Association hosted “XRA Demo on the Hill,” an exclusive demonstration event for Members of Congress and their staff. The event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to try out XR devices, software, and experiences from XRA member companies, including Accenture, Big Rock Creative, Google, HTC, Meta, […]
XRA’S SVP OF PUBLIC POLICY, JOAN O’HARA, PARTICIPATED ON STATE OF THE UNION PANEL
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, XRA’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, participated on the panel discussion, “What Does President Biden’s State of the Union Address Mean for Privacy?” hosted by The Future of Privacy Forum. This LinkedIn Live session unpacked privacy moments from the State of the Union Address, […]
XRA’S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GATHERVERSE SUMMIT
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, XRA’s Director of Public Policy, Miranda Lutz, will be participating in the power panel discussion, “Humanity and Technology: A Complex Relationship,” at the virtual GatherVerse Summit. Miranda will be joined by other XR experts, including Luiza Castro, Jay Ess, Dr. Ritesh Jain, Sergiu Ardelean, and Elisabetta Rotolo, […]
XRA JOAN O’HARA TO PARTICIPATE IN US-ASIA INSTITUTE CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING
Washington, D.C. – The US-Asia Institute is hosting a briefing on Capitol Hill on Metaverse Diplomacy: Emerging Virtual Technologies and Their Impact on Foreign Relations. This breakfast briefing will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, from 8:30 – 10:00 am. XRA Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Joan O’Hara, will be participating in the […]
XR ASSOCIATION TO HOST XR DEMONSTRATION ON CAPITOL HILL
Washington, DC — On Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, the XR Association will host “XRA Demo on the Hill,” an exclusive demonstration event for Members of Congress and their staff. The event will allow attendees to try out XR devices, software, and experiences from XRA member companies Accenture, Big Rock Creative, Cleanbox, Cognixion, Elm Park Labs, […]