Our Immersive Digital Future

Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub

How Extended Reality May Affect International Relations

Elliott School of International Affairs

Immersive spatial computing technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality can change how we see, interact with, and experience the world. However, 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. Between June 9-10, our panels will: <ul><li>Discuss how XR may affect key issues and institutions of international governance such as national security, democracy, human rights, and international economics.</li><li>Explore how XR challenges the roles of the nation state, corporations, and individuals.</li><li>Examine how some countries are already adapting to the opportunities and risks posed by XR.</li></ul>

Audience and Format: The free two-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 DC 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 also be provided. <ul><li>For more information about the conference, please check out the <a href="https://datagovhub.elliott.gwu.edu/calendar_event/our-immersive-digital-future-how-extended-reality-may-affect-international-relations/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conference Webpage</a>.</li><li>For information on times, speakers, and topics, please check out the <a href="https://datagovhub.elliott.gwu.edu/xr-conference-schedule/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conference Schedule</a>. </li><li>To learn more about the topics related to the conference, please check out our <a href="https://datagovhub.elliott.gwu.edu/xr-conference-reading-list/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Suggested Reading List</a>.</li></ul>

Health and Safety:We are monitoring the situation regarding Covid-19 closely, and the situation may change. According to the current GWU protocols (as of April 20), all guests must show proof of full vaccination including booster in order to access the event. The original CDC Vaccination Card (including photos) or an official Digital Vaccine Card will also be accepted. The name on the proof of vaccination must match the name on the guest’s ID. 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 to self-test before attending.

Conference In-Kind and Financial Contributors:<ul><li><a href="https://about.facebook.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meta</a></li><li><a href="https://xra.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The XR Association</a></li><li><a href="https://www.minderoo.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Minderoo Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cact/tpo-ste#:~:text=Vision%3A%20TPO%2DSTE%20is%20a,readiness%20for%2021st%20Century%20warfare." target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The US Army TRADOC Proponent Office</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gamingresearchintegrationforlearninglab.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The US Air Force Research Lab's GRILL</a></li></ul>

Conference Partners:<ul><li><a href="https://www.friendsofeurope.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Friends of Europe</a></li><li> <a href="https://defense.improbable.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Improbable U.S. Defense &amp; National Security</a></li><li><a href="http://thebridgework.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TheBridge</a></li><li><a href="https://isoc-dc.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Internet Society of Washington DC</a></li><li><a href="https://webfoundation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">World Wide Web Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://apsia.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cigionline.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Centre for International Governance Innovation</a></li><li><a href="https://keia.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Korea Economic Institute</a></li><li><a href="https://xra.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">XR Association</a></li><li><a href="https://datainnovation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Center for Data Innovation</a></li><li><a href="https://itif.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Information Technology and Innovation Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://cyberbytesfoundation.org/donate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cyber Bytes Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.diplomacy.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DiploFoundation</a></li><li><a href="https://xrsi.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">XR Safety Initiative</a></li><li><a href="https://www.immersivewire.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Immersive Wire</a></li><li><a href="https://www.incitu.us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">inCitu</a></li><li><a href="https://nsquare.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">N Square</a></li><li><a href="https://ostromworkshop.indiana.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ostrom Workshop</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chathamhouse.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chatham House</a></li><li><a href="https://business.gwu.edu/research/ciber" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GWU’s Centre for International Business and Economic Research</a></li><li><a href="https://cspri.seas.gwu.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GWU's Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute (CSPRI)</a></li><li><a href="https://blogs.gwu.edu/elliott-iistp/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GWU’s Institute of Science and Technology</a></li><li><a href="https://iiep.gwu.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GWU’s Institute for International Economic Policy</a></li><li><a href="https://iddp.gwu.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GWU's Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics</a></li><li><a href="https://sigur.elliott.gwu.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GWU's Sigur Center for Asian Studies</a> </li><li><a href="https://mavric.umd.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mixed/Augmented/Virtual/Reality Community (MAVRIC) at the University of Maryland</a></li></ul>

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