New York, NY — The 2025 XR Access Symposium convened leaders from industry, academia, and advocacy to explore the intersection of inclusive design and emerging technologies. Held June 26–27 at the Verizon Executive Education Center at Cornell Tech in New York, the annual event focused on advancing accessibility in immersive tech.
Participants discussed a range of XR benefits for disabled communities, including tools to support spatial orientation for blind and low vision users and resources for neurodiverse learners.
Peirce Clark, Director of Research and Best Practices at XRA, joined Larry Goldberg and Michael Bervell for a breakout session on “XR & AI Policy & Standards.” The panel addressed the urgent need for inclusive frameworks, equitable AI integration, and industry collaboration to shape responsible innovation.
Stay tuned for the 2025 recap video and report. In the meantime, the full 2024 Symposium is available on YouTube, along with the official 2024 Symposium Report.
