past events
MAR
IXA Monthly Meetup
March 23, 4-5pm EST
Explore the creative process with Randi Wilens (Founder & Executive Producer, RW Media) and Rohitash Rao (artist, filmmaker, and Assistant Professor at UT Austin’s Moody College of Communication).
MAR
Social Impact Buildfest 2026 @ Univ. of MD
March 27-29
IXA’s national series comes to UMD. Students team up to prototype immersive tech experiences that tackle real-world challenges. With guidance from technical mentors and Social Impact Experts, students will learn how to design experiences that are thoughtful, responsible and genuinely useful. Find out more about this member exclusive event.
APR
SONA: Immersive Storytelling Festival
April 2-4
Hosted by The Kenner Room in the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics at Carnegie Mellon University, SONA is a forward-thinking festival that highlights the work of filmmakers, artists, and creators in XR, 360° video, and interactive media. The festival offers a platform for diverse voices and groundbreaking stories that redefine the boundaries of storytelling and technology.
APR
IXA Monthly Meetup
April 27, 4-5pm EST
Take a behind-the-scenes look at our membership model and volunteer opportunities across the organization.
MAY
Meaningful XR Conference
May 30-32, 2026
Portland, Oregon
In-person & Online Event
Meet IXA members and the broader immersive community at Meaningful XR conference in Oregon to explore how research and practice intersect in impactful ways.
JUN
Augmented World Expo (AWE)
June 15-18, 2026
Long Beach, California
In-person Event
Join IXA to celebrate to top immersive prototypes from IXA's Social Impact BuildFest as they debut at AWE 2026, Long Beach, California.
JUL
SIGGRAPH 2026
July 19-23
Come to LA for the 2026 conference exploring digital design and interactive techniques, especially its spatial storytelling and immersive pavilion.