Chapters
Welcome to the Regional Chapters of the Global Association for VR & AR
Our city chapters unite local innovators to connect, learn, and advocate for spatial technologies.
Across every region, we help grow the VR/AR ecosystem, accelerating adoption, advancing talent, and catalyzing projects that transform industries while strengthening local communities and economies.
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Chapters
60,000+
Professionals
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USA
Alabama Atlanta Austin Boston Chicago Dallas Denver DC Houston Kansas City Los Angeles Miami / South Florida Michigan / Detroit Minneapolis New York City Ohio Orange County Orlando / Central Florida Philadelphia San Diego San Francisco Seattle Silicon Valley Salt Lake City
Europe
Barcelona Germany France Finland Greece Italy London Madrid Netherlands Poland Portugal Switzerland Sweden
Canada
Alberta Montreal Toronto Vancouver
Asia
China Hong Kong India Bangalore India Indore Korea Singapore Malaysia
Africa
Tunisia Nigeria
South America
Brazil
Middle East
Israel UAE
Australia / New Zeland
Sydney
Why Join VRARA?
Exclusive 24/7 Industry Groups
Join active committees and private discussion groups across XR, AR, VR, AI, and spatial computing. Share insights, collaborate on projects, and get access to knowledge that isn’t available anywhere else.
High-Impact Global Events
From global summits to local chapter meetups, VRARA events connect you with industry leaders, partners, and investors. Gain direct access to opportunities that accelerate growth and collaboration.
Visibility & Recognition
Be seen alongside the biggest names in XR/AI. Get featured in VRARA newsletters, podcasts, and research reports. Showcase your company at events and raise your profile in a global community.
Find a Chapter Near You
No matter where you are, there’s a Chapter close to you. Connect with your local network and build meaningful relationships with fellow members.
TEAM
Chapter President
Prof. Mohamed Karim
Prof. Mohamed Karim Azizi was born in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1979. He received the Master Degree in Telecommunications from Supcom, Tunisia in 2008, and Ph.D. degree in Electronics from Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunisia in 2013.
He is currently an Associate Professor in electronics at Higher Institute of Multimedias Arts of Manouba, University of Manouba, Tunisia. Where he has been teaching since 2009.
His present area of Interest is Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Video Games Development and Game Design.
Presently, he is in Charge of Video Game Development Program at Higher Institute of Multimedias Arts of Manouba
Global Board of Advisors
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Founder & President
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Global Executive Director & CMO
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Executive Director, Asia Pacific
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Magic Leap
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Booz Allen
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Meta
Member Benefits
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Networking & Community
• 70+ global chapters in major metro areas
• VIP invitations to exclusive executive networking events
• Member Slack channel to connect with solution providers & brands
• Real-time
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Knowledge & Insights
• Unlimited access to chapter events (in-person + online)
• Weekly web conferences with industry speakers
• Publications: guidelines, case studies, KPIs, ROI reports
• Member directory: vendors, brands, and professional contacts
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Growth & Visibility
• Speak or exhibit at VRARA + partner events
• Get featured in newsletters, podcasts, and social (80K+ reach)
• Sponsorship opportunities with member discounts
• Showcase alongside global leaders in XR & AI
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Savings & Resources
• Discounts at 3rd-party industry events and conferences
• Software & AI partner discounts
• Up to 40% off paid analyst research + private sessions
• Access to member-only reports, rentals, and tools
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Learning & Development
• Participate in industry committees shaping best practices
• Training programs (online + on-site)
• University partner program with academic collaboration
• On-demand classes and workshops
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Industry Recognition & Leadership
• Exclusive industry awards and recognition programs
• Opportunities to lead panels and roundtable discussions
• Gain industry certifications to enhance credibility and leadership profile
Why VR/AR ?
Connect
Great ideas stall without the right partners
Learn
Startups struggle for visibility against industry giants
Collaborate
Teams waste money without research and best practices
VR/AR Videos
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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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You get access to a global network (70+ chapters; 60,000+ professionals across 4,000+ organizations), weekly online sessions, on-demand videos, industry publications, and analyst access. Members also get event discounts, a member portal, analyst reports, a job board, and equipment-rental perks.
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Yes—there are 70+ city chapters running meetups, trainings, and networking. Together we host 300+ events each year; see what’s near you or online
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You can join 20+ industry committees to co-create standards, reports, and real-world pilots (like Next-Gen VR/AR Technologies). Sign up from the committees page and collaborate in the member portal and Slack:
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Builders and decision-makers across VR/AR/XR and AI: founders, product and design leaders, enterprise innovators, educators, and researchers. If you want credible peers, practical learning, and visibility, you’re in the right place
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Apply to speak or demo at chapter meetups and major events, or pitch articles for our publications and podcasts (80K+ social reach). You can also volunteer on committees or share case studies through the member portal
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