Site/Event Visit: AR/VR Policy Conference

When: Thursday, September 24th 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Location: 601 New Jersey Avenue Northwest, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20001, United States

Join ESIA GSS Employer Relations Consultant, Jeneva Pace, for this site visit/event at the AR/VR Policy Conference (free) in DC on Sept. 24 from 10-4PM at the AT&T Forum.WHY ATTEND?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. WHAT CAN EXPECT: The event will feature a series of expert talks and panels discussing critical policy questions covering:
Global competitiveness, International trade and development and Workforce development and future of work
Artificial intelligence in defense and national security
Digital diplomacy and governance
Privacy and safety as well as diversity, inclusion and accessibility in tech
Be sure to register on the event website to attend this free conference! ESIA NO-SHOW POLICY IS NOT IN EFFECT FOR THIS EVENT.STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO STAY FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT.Handshake Notification RemindersAs part of our support of GW's Event No-Show Policy, we want to remind students of two ways to ensure that they remember events they have registered for in Handshake. Both actions can be accessed from your "Settings & Privacy" areas from the drop-down menu under your name.  Set up your Handshake Profile to receive event remindersAutomatically export Handshake events to your Google calendar Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions and thank you again for registering.