Chapters

Welcome to the City 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.

I want to join now (Individual & Student)
I need to learn more (Organization)

70 +

Chapters

60,000+

Professionals

4,000

Organizations

All Chapters

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 Las Vegas Jacksonville Oregon Richmond Charleston Charlotte Virginia Columbus Phoenix Nashville Pittsburgh St. Louis

Europe

Barcelona Germany France Finland Greece Italy London Madrid Netherlands Poland Switzerland Sweden Hamburg Munich Amsterdam Berlin Lisbon Belgium Romania Norway St. Petersburg Ukraine Turkey

Canada

Alberta Montreal Toronto Vancouver

Asia

China Hong Kong India Bangalore India Indore Korea Singapore Malaysia Shenzhen Bangkok

Africa

Tunisia Nigeria

South America

Brazil Argentina

Middle East

Israel UAE

Australia / New Zeland

Sydney

Why Join VRARA?

A video call screen showing four participant icons, each represented by a white silhouette on a blue background, with video call control icons at the bottom for camera, group, chat, video, and call functions.

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.

Join Now

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.

Join Now
Group of nine women standing together at a professional event, smiling, in front of a backdrop with logos and text.
Collection of logos from various well-known companies and institutions, including Meta, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Lenovo, Nestlé, ByteDance, Siemens, Schlumberger, HTC VIVE, VARJO, World Bank, Amazon, Google, Citizens, Intel, HP, AT&T, Swisscom, A+E Networks, USA Today Network, AARP, ANIMA RES, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, BCIT, AkzoNobel, PIXO Group, Julbo, Pico, Star VR, TELHOW, Jio Glass, Pfizer, J.P. Morgan, LIBRESTREAM, Autodesk, Unity, Dell, Sony, Epic Games, BOSCH, NIANTIC, ICRC, vision care, 6, NYU, UCF, ResMed, Perfect, Ultralear, XPANCEO, Full Sail University, Hexagon.

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.

Join Now

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.

Global Board of Advisors

Member Benefits

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Join Now!

News & Events

See all events here

Summary Block
This block has no content yet. Items you add to the page connected to this block will display here.
Featured

Why VR/AR ?

Audience seated in a dark auditorium watching a presentation or show.

Connect

Great ideas stall without the right partners

Five professionals in business attire engaged in a meeting in a modern office with large windows and a city view.

Learn

Startups struggle for visibility against industry giants

Two men sitting and talking at an outdoor event near the water, with a buffet table and a chef in the background, during the AWE 2025 conference.

Collaborate

Teams waste money without research and best practices

VR/AR Videos

See for yourself. Watch the full video for details.

Four people sitting on stools during a panel discussion in a conference room. A large screen behind them displays the welcome message for the VRARA show. A banner for HTC Vive is visible to the right. One person is speaking into a microphone.

Become a Member Today

Join Now

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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:

  • 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

  • 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

  • Click Join Now to pick a plan and create your member profile—it takes about one minute GO THERE NOW