Washington, D.C. – Liz Hyman, XR Association’s CEO, will lead a panel, “Social Impacts Start at Home: Building an Inclusive XR Workforce,” at AWE on June 1, 2023. The XR for All Foundation‘s board members, who represent companies that have invested in the future of XR, will join Hyman in the upcoming panel discussion. The focus of this panel will highlight the Foundation’s work and how each of the companies are working to promote a diverse workforce.
Panelists include:
- Elizabeth Hyman, XR for All Foundation
- Jessica Lindl, Unity
- Kathryn White, Accenture
- Esther Jeong, Meta
- Naria Santa Lucia, Microsoft
The XR for All Foundation and its founding members are committed to the development of a diverse and equitable workforce for the immersive technology industry. With leaders, creators, investors and other key members of the XR community convening at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Santa Clara, CA, this is a great opportunity to discuss the future of XR in the workforce and the critical importance of prioritizing diversity in building it.
ABOUT THE XR FOR ALL FOUNDATION
The XR for All Foundation is a leader in supporting the development of a diverse and equitable workforce for the immersive technology industry through broad-based research and impactful partnerships for generations to come. In addition, the XR for All Foundation’s work includes engaging diverse communities around the benefits of XR as well as career opportunities within the industry. Through each of these elements, the Foundation will help position the XR industry for long-term success and create an opportunity for the best possible impact in every community.
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