Joe Callahan Appointed as VRARA Philadelphia Chapter President.

We are thrilled to welcome Joe Callahan as our VRARA Philadelphia Chapter President!

Specializing in spatial computing within applied systems and enterprise contexts, Joe empowers companies and nonprofits to thrive by deploying advanced integrated enterprise platforms. By providing mobile tools to measure ecosystem impacts, Joe assists enterprise leadership in meticulously organizing their operations. He excels in helping organizations adapt to new technologies, aligning processes with human needs and incentives while minimizing turnover. Through storytelling and collaboration with industry leaders, Joe strengthens morale and facilitates technology adoption.

He also advises government and organizational leaders on cost-effective enterprise solutions, driving rapid deployment and implementation to ensure business evolution and survival. Proficient in developing interoperable applications for various platforms, Joe cater to businesses, governments, social service organizations, and manufacturers striving for growth and efficiency.

'm honored to be appointed as the President of the Philadelphia chapter of VRARA, as I strongly believe in the potential of our city to lead the way in XR innovation. The Philadelphia area boasts a thriving ecosystem in applied systems and the construction industry, which distinguishes us from other regions. Leveraging our region's rich history of advancements in telecom, aerospace, defense, life sciences, transportation, and retail, we have a solid foundation upon which to build our XR initiatives. Our diverse community of experts and professionals brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience, making Philadelphia uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of AR/VR collaboration, creativity, and adoption on a global scale.

With a strategic focus on harnessing our collective strengths and fostering collaboration across industries, the Philadelphia chapter of VRARA aims to propel the evolution of XR technologies. By tapping into our local talent pool and nurturing innovation, we can pave the way for groundbreaking applications of AR/VR in fields such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and beyond. Together, we are poised to showcase Philadelphia as a frontrunner in XR innovation, making significant contributions to the advancement of these transformative technologies.- Joe Callahan

Join us in welcoming Joe to the team!

Recap of our VRARA Philadelphia Chapter Event

The VR/AR Association Philadelphia Chapter Event was a great success!!

Valentina from NightKitchen demonstrates on a Google cardboard, Travis demonstrates his senior project, Cookin’ With Cannibals, and Alex from the UPenn VR Neurology Lab demos his recent VR studies.

Arun Ramakrishnan from Drexel College of Nursing and Health professions discussing the global VR-enabled symposium DICATS, Alex Miller from University of Pennsylvania Nurology VR Lab presents his recent experiments, and Nick Jushchyshyn, Program Director for the Immersive Media program at Drexel University discusses the ROI of immersive Media

Huge thanks to Drexel University especially Nick Jushchyshyn, for providing the venue.

Contact Michael Chapman <philadelphia@thevrara.com> to get involved!