WELCOME TO THE NYC CHAPTER OF THE GLOBAL ASSOCIATION FOR VR AND AR
WHY JOIN VRARA NYC?
Given that New York City is a metropolitan hub for national & international businesses, institutions, and organizations, the VRARA NYC chapter represents the coming-together of brilliant minds all over the VR/AR ecosystem, from original content creators & creative distributors to innovative hardware companies to ambitious researchers. Also, VRARA NYC works across the globe with other VRARA chapters, giving you world-wide reach and potential.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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NEWS
FEATURED NYC MEMBERS
THE TEAM
Cindy Mallory Chapter President cindy@thevrara.com
Cindy Mallory is the Emerging Technologies Strategist at Worldwide TechServices.
Cindy studied biochemistry and started her career designing enzymes for biofuel applications. She then pivoted to video games and launched a PS4 title. Cindy had her first tech exit as CMO of a Virtual Reality Studio. She then broadened her domain from AR/VR to apply data science methodologies to blockchain, IoT and AI/ML ventures.
She has shared stories about high tech data on stages around the world including SXSW, NYC Television Week, and the Gaming Analytics Summit. A one-time adjunct design professor for a Germany exchange program and an occasional lecturer, Cindy now focuses on deep tech division development and business strategy.
Dex Yee Outreach Ambassador dex@thevrara.com
“The 3D/VR/AR ecosystem is very fragmented. VRARA has managed to gather the key players in the space, to foster collaboration and make sure the important discussions which need to happen to push the ecosystem forward are indeed happening. It seemed like a natural fit to join the group, to share what we’ve learned over the years and get some feedback on what others are seeing.”
“VRARA NYC has been instrumental in helping Mativision expanding overseas from London. Introductions to major brands and helping build brand awareness in the US market are only some of the activities that are offered via our membership and are already driving value for us. We definitely see VRARA NYC playing a crucial role as we establish ourselves in the US market. Thanks guys!
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“VRARA NYC has played a tremendous role in helping to get the word out about Touchstone VR’s consumer insights services and research reports and connecting us with key VRARA partners in the U.S. Since we became members, our VR/AR research has been featured in over 25 major media publications across the world. VRARA NYC is the answer we have been waiting for to help us build up the VR AR community here on the East Coast and at the same time expanding our connections with other amazing VRARA members across the globe. We look forward to attending future VRARA NYC sponsored events and continued partnerships with VRARA members in the years to come.
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“The VRARA NYC Chapter has given us the boost we needed to get into the places we need to be. In a short time, the exposure to major strategic partners like the USPS, Venture Capital Investors and Major Corporate clients has given us the opportunity of a lifetime in the VR space. We continuously leverage our VRARA team and member community to gain access to the most important contacts to make our business grow.”
NETWORK
Connect and build strong relationships with key players in the VR/AR ecosystem through VRARA or partner-hosted events in NYC and beyond.
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.
