By CIOReview | Monday, September 2, 2024

WASHINGTON—Immersive technology is poised to transform the way people work, play, and learn. From an emerging creator economy of virtual goods and services to cutting-edge applications that can improve education, health care, and manufacturing, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are unlocking new opportunities to communicate, access information, and engage with the world. These changes raise important questions, and how policymakers respond will have profound implications for the economy and society.

Join the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association for the fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference, featuring a keynote address by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), a keynote address by U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and panel discussions with leading experts from government, academia, and industry.

The daylong in-person and live-streamed conference will cover topics including privacy and safety; global competitiveness; use of AR/VR in education; children and teenager safety; artificial intelligence; workforce development and future of work; digital diplomacy; international trade and development; healthcare technologies; haptics and computer-brain interfaces; digital government; diversity, inclusion, and accessibility; defense and national security.