Our Immersive Digital Future
@DataGovHub XR Conference
Date: June 9 – June 10, 2022
Location: The George Washington University
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Our Immersive Digital Future: How Extended Reality May Affect International Relations
About the event
@DataGovHub XR Conference
In-Person Event at the George Washington University
Our Immersive Digital Future: The International Policy Implications of Extended Reality
June 9 – 10, 2022
Immersive technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can change how we see and interact with the world. But we don’t know how these technologies (hereafter XR) may affect global governance and international relations.
Topics
The conference will include some 8 panels on various aspects of how XR will change international affairs and how governments are using XR to achieve international objectives.
Discuss
How XR may affect key issues and institutions of international governance such as national security, democracy, human rights, and international economic cooperation.
Explore
How XR challenges the role of the nation-state, corporations, and individuals.
Examine
How some countries are already adapting to the opportunities and risks posed by XR.
Audience & Format
The 2-day event will be free and open to all, bringing together policymakers and thought leaders in the field to discuss how XR is likely to impact different areas of cross-border importance. The conference is aimed at a general audience that has some understanding of data-driven change but is keen to know more. The conference will consist of speakers in various formats, but at all times, the audience will be able to question our experts. We will conclude with a half-hour dialogue among audience participants.
Event Organizers
DataGovHub Director
Susan Aaronson
Koch Research Fellow
Adam Zable
Partners
GWU Institute for International Economic Policy
Internet Society of Washington DC
Korea Economic Institute
Background on Immersive Technologies & International Relations
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Immersive spatial computing technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality can change how we see, interact with, and experience the world. But we don’t know how these technologies (which we refer to as XR) may affect global governance and international relations. GWU’s Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub aims to foster a discussion around these issues.
Topics
The conference will include some 10 panels on various aspects of how XR will change international affairs and how governments are using XR to achieve international objectives.
Discuss
How XR may affect key issues and institutions of international governance such as national security, democracy, human rights, and international economics.
Explore
How XR challenges the role of the nation state, corporations, and individuals.
Examine
How some countries are already adapting to the opportunities and risks posed by XR.
Audience & Format
The free 2-day hybrid event is designed to facilitate a dialogue among attendees and speakers. Some speakers will be live cast and the event will be available live on YouTube. Attendees in the Washington region are encouraged to attend in person, as Meta, the US Air Force, and the US Army are providing headsets and XR programs. Food will be provided.
Event Organizers
Health & Safety
We are monitoring the situation regarding Covid-19 closely, and the situation may change. Face masks are currently required to be worn at all times during the conference. Please note that these requirements may change, and we will update you in the event that they do. We strongly recommend all guests self-test before attending.
XR Demos
Funders
Partners
Background on Immersive Technologies & International Relations