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VRARA DC Chapter National Security Summit (In person and Virtual on Engage)
Feb
9
12:00 PM12:00

VRARA DC Chapter National Security Summit (In person and Virtual on Engage)

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.

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Feb
9
10:00 AM10:00
DC

VRARA National Security Summit in Washington DC

If interested to sponsor and exhibit, email Kris Kolo at kris@thevrara.com . Sponsors get the best speaking spots and promotion to our 60K emails mailing list.

This 1 day conference will bring together experts in XR, AI, Digital Twins and Electromagnetic Spectrum to explore how these technologies are shaping our nations defense.

This is a must-attend gathering for anyone interested in the intersection of XR 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)

If interested to sponsor and exhibit, email Kris Kolo at kris@thevrara.com . Sponsors get the best speaking spots and promotion to our 60K emails mailing list.

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VRARA Digital Twins for Government and Defense - Washington DC Event
May
3
5:30 PM17:30

VRARA Digital Twins for Government and Defense - Washington DC Event

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.

Click here for videos, agenda, and additional information.

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The Augmented and Virtual Reality Policy Conference
Oct
21
12:00 PM12:00
DC

The Augmented and Virtual Reality Policy Conference

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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.

View all speakers here

Register here

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Telerobotics and Immersive Technology (Online Event)
Feb
10
4:30 PM16:30
DC

Telerobotics and Immersive Technology (Online Event)

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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.

Register Here!

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May
22
to May 23
DC

3rd Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit - Alexandria, VA

VRARA Members get discounts, email sophia@thevrara.com for your code!

The 2019 Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit will provide a forum for members of the DoD, Private Industry, Academia and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the current and future direction and utilization of virtual training & simulation technologies throughout the Military Services. The Summit will focus on the efforts to leverage M&S technologies across the Military in order to increase warfighter readiness and help train for future multi-domain operations. See Event website here

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Apr
8
7:00 PM19:00
DC

Launch of VRARA Defense & Intelligence Committee - Washington DC

RSVP by April 5th to Sophia Moshasha at sophia@thevrara.com

Call for simulation/training and intelligence demos!  Email sophia@thevrara.com

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The VR/AR Association is launching our Defense & Intelligence Committee! Network with leaders in Defense, Intelligence and across the VR/AR industry. Join our discussion on the best uses of virtual and augmented reality within military training and simulation.

VRARA members are welcome to attend. Everyone else that RSVPs are asked to have some affiliation of doing work for the government. Please let me know if you have any questions.

These are the panelists we have confirmed. More to be confirmed:

  • Tyler Gates, President, VR/AR Association, Washington DC

  • General Carlisle, President, National Defense Industry Association

  • Mujeet Singh, Vice President, Immersive Solutions, Booz Allen Hamilton

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Oct
17
to Oct 18
DC

MAVRIC Conference - Washington DC

For discounts email sophia@thevrara.com

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The MAVRIC conference aims to bring to light the innovators and cutting edge research going on in Immersive Media (a catch-all for AR/VR/MR/360 Video) and specifically focus on the practical corporate, governmental, and educational uses and implications of the technology. 

The conference will bring together of some of the top minds in the region and from around the world to talk about what works, what doesn’t work, and the practical potential for Immersive Media.

Based at the University of Maryland, a top 5 ranked school in Graphics and Visualization, Computer Vision, and several other fundamental technologies underlying Virtual and Augmented Reality, we will be offering regional and national leaders a chance to exchange knowledge, network, and build partnership around Immersive Media. 
https://mavric.umd.edu/mavric-conference-2018

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Jul
23
7:00 PM19:00

VRARA DC Presents: Rooftop Realities. An Exclusive VR/AR Party

RSVP here 

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Experience the District’s hottest tech party with the DC chapter of the VR/AR Association (VRARA) at the Wharf’s exclusive Penthouse rooftop at La Vie. Test out special releases of DC’s latest demos in interactive VR/AR technology along with an intimate chat with Discovery VR and industry leaders. Tickets are limited and prices increase after July 1st.

Music, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

Demo and sponsorship opportunities are available.

VR/AR Association members recieve free entry. Contact Sophia at sophia@thevrara.com

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Jul
10
to Jul 12

Serious Games Conferences - DC

VRARA has negotiated a discount for members to attend. For discount code, email sophia@thevrara.com

VRARA has created a partnership with Serious Play Events, conferences devoted to driving the use of simulations and games in education and training. Serious Play Conferences have tracks for all the major markets for game-based learning: Government/Military, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Ed, K12/Museums as well as a track for game designers. Two conferences are happening this summer:

 July 10-12 at George Mason University’s Science &amp; Tech Campus in Manassas, VA

 July 17-19 at the University of Buffalo, NY

Many of the sessions are run by training leads from the federal government, large corporations and healthcare solution providers. VRARA will have a table in the Exhibit area. Here are the links to the sites:

www.seriousplay-dc.com

www.seriousplay-ny.com

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Jun
26
to Jun 27
DC

RSVP for the Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit - Washington, DC (discounts available)

For tickets, email sophia@thevrara.com

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The 2018 Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit will provide a forum for members of the DoD, DHS, Private Industry, Academia and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the current and future direction and utilization of virtual training & simulation technologies throughout the Military Services. The Summit will focus on the efforts to leverage M&S technologies across the Military due to its pragmatic and cost-effective nature.

http://milsim.dsigroup.org/

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Apr
30
7:30 PM19:30
DC

VRARA DC Chapter Launch Party

RSVP here

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VRARA DC LAUNCH PARTY

April 30, 2018, 6:30pm-9:00pm

Pearl Street Warehouse

33 Pearl Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

The Wharf’s hot, new music venue.
 

Live music, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

Demo interactive VR and AR projects from the area’s top talent.

Join us to introduce the DC chapter of the VR/AR Association (VRARA), the global industry association for virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Meet and mingle with experts in VR and AR technology as well as leaders in industries where VR and AR are being utilized.

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Registration is free for the first 50 people

About VRARA DC

The Washington DC chapter of VRARA aims to harness the DMV’s unique power and influence to propagate these technologies across all industries, promote the best use cases and progress our community’s awareness and connectivity within the VR/AR industry. VRARA Washington DC connects the DMV to the top global organization for thought leadership and industry access in this immersive and rapidly developing space.
 

VRARA Members receive exclusive access to resources and opportunities to sponsor, demo and speak at VRARA events.

For more information on membership, visit http://www.thevrara.com/membership-details/  or contact tyler@thevrara.com 

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