Welcome to the VRARA DC Chapter August Networking Event! Join us for an evening of networking and collaboration in the world of XR at WHINO. Connect with industry professionals, enthusiasts, and innovators in a casual and friendly atmostphere.

Mark your calendar for Tue, Aug13,2024, at 5:00 PM. Expand your network, learn from others, and be part of the VRARA community in DC!

Don't miss our featured speaker: Hugh Hayden, Director at Niantic, sharing his journey from national security at the DoD to leading partnerships and GTM strategy at a Silicon Valley tech company.

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Appetizers included. Additional food and beverages available for purchase.

Interested in prommoting your attendance or seeking sponsorships for appetizers, drinks, or name tags? Contact Trista Pierce at trista@thevrara.com for details.

NOTE: THERE IS NOW A VIRTUAL OPTION TO ATTEND FROM PHONE, TABLET< DESKTOP AND VR ON THE ENGAGE PLATFORM. Register today!

Join us for an exciting 1 day only in-person event at The Helix, Booz Allen’s Center for Innovation in Washington, DC, USA. The VRARA DC Chapter National Security Summit is a must-attend gathering for anyone interested in the intersection of virtual reality, augmented reality, and national security. Discover the latest advancements, network with industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into the future of this dynamic field. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of national security!

Topics covered:

Extended Reality (XR) technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Digital Twins (DT)

Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)

We will feature a technology exposition, please email us at john@thevrara.com if you are interested in exhibiting your technology/products.

This event is FREE and open to the public however space is limited and you must register in advance.

This is an open event is designed to educate government and defense industry participants about digital twins use cases and technologies. Register today!

The VRARA Industrial Metaverse and Digital Twins committee is delighted to host a workshop to help educate and inform government and defense segment participants about the latest developments in digital twin technology and applications as it relates to government and defense.

This event will be hosted by Booz Allen at the Helix Center for Innovation in downtown Washington DC. A groundbreaking, immersive showcase of innovation, the Helix is home to simulations, product demonstrations, and hands-on activations demonstrating Booz Allen’s work and thought leadership across technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, cyber, space, tech scouting, digital twin, edge computing and much more.

The event will feature presentations and demonstrations of digital twins from a variety of application areas and will provide participants the opportunity to engage with other attendees in an informal atmosphere.

This workshop is free to the public but the number of attendees will be limited due to the capacity of the venue. Please apply to attend the event by registering. Confirmations of acceptance wil be sent out 3 days prior to the event.

Priority acceprance will be proided to paid members of the VR/AR Association. Please indicate your membership status on the registration/application form.

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In the last decade, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) have evolved from niche tools for enthusiasts and high-tech industries to more widely adopted communications technologies that have the potential to transform the way people communicate, collaborate, and learn. As AR/VR solutions gain traction across sectors, they will raise important policy considerations-some of which are already a part of broader tech policy discussions, while others will be unique to these technologies.

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Join the VRARA Washington, DC Chapter on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 from 4:30pm-6:00pm ET for an engaging Virtual Event featuring Joe Michaels, CRO at HaptX and Rich Walker, Managing Director at Shadow Robot Company. Alongside the DC Chapter President, Tyler Gates, Joe and Rich will help us understand what a world enabled by telerobotics can accomplish and how enhancing technologies like robotic manipulation, telecommunications, and vision systems allow us to innovate these enabling applications.

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