Description

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association will host the 2025 AR/VR Policy Conference featuring Representative Ted Lieu (CA-36) and leaders in AI, XR, Blockchain, and more.

This fifth annual premier policy forum brings together federal lawmakers, technologists and industry leaders to explore how immersive technologies—including augmented and virtual reality, AI, blockchain, and wearable tech—are transforming the future of innovation, governance, and national competitiveness.

The conference will feature five expert panel discussions, lightning talks from leading innovators, live demos from Qualcomm, Mediview, ReframeXR, CareerViewXR, Meta, VirtualWare, and Google, and a fireside chat with Representative Ted Lieu, a leading congressional voice on emerging technology policy, moderated by ITIF Vice President Daniel Castro.

When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM EDT

Where: In-person at AT&T Forum, 601 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001

The event will also be livestreamed on arvrpolicy.org.

Topics: 

- Generative AI and intelligent virtual characters

- Blockchain, Web3, and the future of the virtual economy

- Wearable AI and emerging privacy challenges

- U.S. and global competitiveness in immersive tech

 -XR applications in military training and operations

Featuring representatives from Google, Meta, HTC, Qualcomm, the Entertainment Software Alliance, the U.S. House of Representatives, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and more.

RSVP: Register online or email nhinojosa@itif.org