Santa Clara, CA – Leaders from the XR Association, a prominent organization championing the growth and responsible development of XR technology, will share their insights about social impact and inclusivity in XR in panel discussions at the upcoming Augmented World Expo conference on May 31-June 2 in Santa Clara, CA.
XRA CEO on Building Diverse Workforces on Mainstage
Elizabeth Hyman, XRA’s CEO, will lead the panel discussion, “Social Impact Starts at Home: Building an Inclusive XR Workforce,” on June 1, 2023. The focus of this panel will highlight promoting diverse workforces and preparing employees for the future of work. Panelists include Jessica Lindl (Unity), Kathryn White (Accenture), Esther Jeong (Meta), and Naria Santa Lucia (Microsoft).
Promoting Inclusivity in XR
Stephanie Montgomery, XRA’s Senior VP of Research and Best Practices, will be moderating the panel discussion, “Innovation for All: Ensuring XR Technology is Inclusive and Accessible,” on June 2, 2023. Panelists will examine the advances and use cases where XR has enabled and served communities and provide a glimpse into the future of accessibility. Montgomery will be joined by Jazmine Cano (Owlchemy Labs), Yao Ding (Meta), Dylan Fox (XR Access), and Athena Demos (Big Rock Creative).
Stop By and Say Hello to the XRA Team
Stop by the XRA booth (#509) to learn about the responsible development and thoughtful advancement of XR technology and meet association staff. We look forward to welcoming you and discussing the limitless possibilities of XR technology.
AWE is an annual gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts in the field of immersive technology, spatial computing, artificial intelligence, 5G, and more. First organized in 2010, AWE’s primary mission was to accelerate the adoption of augmented reality by bringing together the industry – from developers and creators to founders and executives to media and analysts. XRA members receive a 20% discount on AWE registration. Please contact info@xra.org for more details.
