HONOLULU, HI - The Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) is proud to announce the launch of its newest chapter in Hawaii.
"We are thrilled to be expanding the presence of VRARA in Hawaii and to be able to offer our members and interested parties in the state access to the resources and networking opportunities provided by the Association" said Jordan Oliver, Vice President (VP) of the VRARA Hawaii Chapter. "The virtual and augmented reality industry is rapidly growing, and we believe that Hawaii has the potential to be a leader in this field. We are excited to be a part of that growth and to support the development of this industry in the state."
"We are excited for this new chapter in Hawaii to tap into our global VRARA community of 60,000 professionals to support Hawaii's growing tech sector through knowledge sharing and key connections." said Kris Kolo, Global Executive Director of VRARA.
The Hawaii chapter will be led by:
Matthew King II, Managing Director of HEMexperiences.com, a VR and immersive experiences company, as Chapter President
Jordan Oliver, Consultant and Esports Manager at HPU Esports Arena as 1st Chapter Vice President, and
Albert Fung as 2nd Chapter Vice President and VR Specialist.
They will partner to promote the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in various industries and sectors, such as education, healthcare, tourism, and entertainment.
King shares, "I look forward to building our chapter goals which includes
creating a powerful Hawaii eco-system to collaborate, network, and succeed;
provide an environment where members and invitees can confidentially share new ideas, meet potential supporters, users, investors, and connect universities directly with innovative industry allies;
and share the spirit of Aloha physically and digitally, from Hawaii to the World and beyond."
For more information about the VRARA Hawaii Chapter, please contact Hawaii@thevrara.com or visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/vrara-hawaii-chapter.
VRARA Hawaii Chapter - Launch Event
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
Host Location: HPU Esports Arena
1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813
To receive an invite to attend the launch event, please request online at
https://forms.gle/ss3hnEVFtvkr2scw9.
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About the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Association (VRARA)
The VRARA is a global organization that aims to promote the growth and development of the virtual and augmented reality industry. Founded in 2014, the organization has grown to include a diverse range of members from various industries and sectors, and has chapters around the world. The organization connects and collaborates with industry leaders working in the virtual and augmented reality space, globally.
Hawaii Chapter Executives
Matthew King II: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewkingii
Jordan Oliver: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjoliver
Albert Fung: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thealbertfung
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