WELCOME TO THE ORLANDO / CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE GLOBAL ASSOCIATION FOR VR AND AR
Join us for exciting, fun, hands-on educational events. Experience VR/AR content including health and education. Introducing fun new VR/AR content and technology. Meet and greet Investors and businesses looking for new technology and products to bring to market.
Become a member of the Orlando Chapter, get fundraising ideas and assistance, events, and a platform to present your technology or content. Receive discounts, promotions and so much more.. Let us work together in building a new culture of networking and work together in building a VR/AR community in action.
VR/AR Bytes Podcast
Our weekly video podcast features short interviews with the movers and shakers in the VRARA industry who are members of the Central Florida Chapter who share their insights into how VR & AR is impacting their businesses.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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NEWS
REFERENCES
THE TEAM
Chapter President
John Cunningham orlando@thevrara.com
John is the President of Virtualware USA, founder of consulting company Spatial Synergy, COO of the VR/AR Association and serves as the Director of Special Programs for the US Space Force Association. He formerly was the Head of Government and Aerospace Business at Unity Technologies.
Marketing Director
Luis Garcia
Luis E Garcia is the co-founder of Collectiva, a fractional executive firm, and the president of PETE, an AI-powered EdTech company.
Events Director
Ariane Fikki
Chapter Leader of the VRARA Central Florida Chapter and Director of Partnerships for the VRARA Global Team. As a Global Ambassador for the Space Force Association and Founder of Zero Zero One, Ariane is a visionary leader driving innovation in virtual and augmented reality, space exploration, and cutting-edge technology partnerships.
2025 Immersive Technology Summit Chair
Candace Croughwell
Candace is the Federal Government Account Manager at TEKsystems and serves as the Co-Chair of Women in Tech and Entrepreneurship professional organization
TESTIMONIALS
““Joining the VR/AR Association has helped Visionary Training Resources to accelerate our business by creating immediate connections to both the business and technology leaders in VR/AR around the world” ”
“I’m so impressed with the activities of the VRARA in just a few months. The energy at the events, the connectivity across the community and the information and demos of VR AR applications are all driving relationships and business development.”
NETWORK
Connect and build strong relationships with key players in the VR/AR ecosystem through VRARA or partner-hosted events.
COLLABORATE
Work with innovators in the VR/AR ecosystem across all verticals, from original content creators to innovative hardware companies.
RESEARCH
Gain unlimited, exclusive access to VRARA research and publications, or, when applicable, receive discounts to third-party reports.
