AR/VR Policy Conference 2026

Register for the 6th annual AR/VR Policy Conference presented by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and the XR Association.

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.

The sixth annual AR/VR Policy Conference presented by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The event will feature a series of expert talks and panels discussing critical policy questions covering:

• 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

Metaverse Standard Forum Related Session

Fireside Chat

Neil Trevett and Sean Mann will talk about what’s next for XR, the metaverse, and the technologies shaping our digital future.