The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association (XRA) have announced that Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) will open the fourth annual AR/VR Policy Conference with a keynote address.

Senator Blackburn will speak to the potential of emerging technologies—including extended reality (XR)—to strengthen the U.S. economy and impact global competition. With Senator Blackburn’s extensive experience and commitment to supporting innovation, she is often at the center of significant debates on technology policy in Congress. Her keynote remarks will set the tone for a day of insightful discussion and valuable perspective, says the XRA.

According to the XRA, the AR/VR Policy Conference has become a premier event for policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts to discuss the dynamics of the immersive technology landscape.

The conference will be held on September 12, 2024, in Washington D.C. Click here to register.