[x3d-public] Fwd: AR/VR Policy Conference Marks Fifth Anniversary in Washington

Tue Sep 16 19:36:30 PDT 2025

Lots activity in many direction for VR/AR/XR!  Following set of
announcements by XRA is really rich. Enjoy!

We have some great sessions showed at Web3D 2025 by Nicholas and Johannes
on 3D Web Interoperability Working Group in Metaverse Standards Forum
(MSF).lots of opportunity for X3D in every direction!!  😎🕶️👍

all the best, Don
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Don Brutzman
X3D graphics, virtual worlds, Navy robotics
https://faculty.nps.edu/brutzman

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XRA UPDATES

* AR/VR Policy Conference Marks Fifth Anniversary in Washington
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XRA
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the XR Association (XRA) and the Information
Technology and Innovation Foundation
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(ITIF) hosted the fifth annual AR/VR Policy Conference
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on September 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The full-day event featured panel discussions on a range of issues,
including U.S. and global perspectives on nurturing the immersive tech
ecosystem, military training and operations with immersive technologies,
the future of the virtual economy, the rise of wearable AI and its privacy
implications, and the role of intelligent virtual characters in shaping
immersive experiences.

* Watch Here
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* XRA CEO to Serve as Chair for 2025 Augmented Enterprise Summit
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XRA
Elizabeth Hyman, CEO of the XR Association (XRA), will deliver opening and
closing remarks as chair at the Augmented Enterprise Summit on September
25, 2025 in Houston.

The annual event brings together leaders from across the extended reality
(XR) industry to explore emerging trends in augmented, virtual and mixed
reality technologies.

*Learn More
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* XR Association Research & Best Practices Director to Join Accessibility
Chats at M-Enabling Summit 2025
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XRA
The XR Association’s Director of Research & Best Practices, Peirce Clark,
will be featured in the Accessibility Chats series at the M-Enabling Summit
2025. Clark will be interviewed by David Fourney, Ph.D., CPWA, on Monday,
Oct. 6, from 1:50 to 2:40 p.m. ET. The program will include three interview
segments recorded before a live audience and livestreamed for virtual
participants.

*Read More
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* LAST CHANCE: XR Access and XRA to Host Community Discussion on Privacy
And Accessibility Next Week
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XRA
The XR Association (XRA), in partnership with XR Access
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will co-host a Community Discussion on Privacy and Accessibility on
Tuesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET. This timely conversation will
explore how privacy frameworks intersect with accessibility in immersive
technologies, highlighting opportunities to create XR experiences that are
both inclusive and privacy-forward.

Speakers include:

   - Alex Ambrose, Policy Analyst, Information Technology and Innovation
   Foundation
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   (ITIF)
   - Brenden David-John, Associate Professor, Private Eye Lab, Virginia Tech
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY

* Virtualware Signs Largest Contract to Date to Deploy Viroo Across Spain's
Leading Vocational Training Centres.
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Virtualware
Virtualware has signed a €5 million contract to roll out its VIROO platform
in 66 Centres of Excellence for Vocational Training under the Ministry of
Education, Vocational Training and Sport, focusing on immersive content for
Vocational Education and Training. Read More
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* College of Optometry Using VR Technology to Create Customized Progressive
Lenses
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University of Missouri - St. Louis
Virtual reality technology enables opticians to design custom progressive
lenses by tracking patient gaze dynamics, reducing peripheral distortion
and adaptation time compared to standard lenses. Read More
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* From Virtual to Reality: Lessons in Critical Thinking
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV faculty are incorporating immersive learning tools like Dreamscape
Learn into their courses, leading students on learning journeys from Peru
to an alien zoo. Early adopters discuss their perceptions of these
technologies. Read More
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* Study Finds AR/VR Sports Games Boost Mental Health and Social Connection
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Michigan State University via Medical Xpress
Virtual reality sports games have been shown to enhance psychological
well-being and reduce loneliness, enhancing the potential benefits of
physical sports. Read More
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* Vizrt Launches AI-Powered Advancements to Speed Up Augmented Reality
Sports Production
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Sports Video Group
The release of AI-driven features simplifies keying and masking for AR
graphics in live broadcasts, reducing calibration headaches and allowing
for faster airing of virtual sports graphics. Read More
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* Saints Incorporating Virtual Reality Into Quarterback Training
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Louisana Sports.net
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore discussed the use of virtual
reality in quarterback training, citing Jayden Daniels' early-season
success as a key factor in the trend. Read More
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