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Bold conversation.
Transformative research.
Immersive futures.
IXA is a volunteer-led alliance dedicated to advancing immersive media through accessibility, applied creative research, and educational enrichment — empowering creators, educators, and NGO innovators to use XR technologies for meaningful social impact.
IXA unites top universities and industry partners to foster collaboration in XR research, creative practice, and education, focusing on projects that address real-world challenges.
Membership dues directly support the publication of the Immersive Impact Review and IXA's in-person member meetups and events.
What IXA Offers
Immersive Impact Review
Bi-yearly online magazine at the intersection of immersive media and social good.
Monthly Programming
Virtual meetups with guest speakers and curated conversations across the IXA community.
Conferences & Showcases
Coordinated presence at SXSW, AWE, Meaningful XR, A2RU, and Augmented World Expo.
Social Impact BuildFest
Weekend event where students prototype immersive experiences addressing real-world challenges.
Membership Tiers
Student Member
$25 per year
Current undergraduate or graduate students not attending a member institution.
Access to educational resources and mentorship programs
Networking opportunities with professionals and researchers
Exclusive events, including Social Impact BuildFest and AWE showcase
Individual Professional
$150 per year
Working professional in an XR-related field
Access to professional development programs and community events
Member showcases and research presentation support
Access to and listing in IXA's membership index
Discounted access to festivals, conferences, and training through IXA collaborators
Institutional Member
$499 - $2,499 per year
Universities, NGOs, companies & municipal entities
Inclusion in IXA's network and access to talent pipelines from member institutions
Opportunities to host or sponsor IXA programming and events
Participation in inter-institutional research and industry–education
partnerships
Demo/Research Day access and SXSW industry showcase participation.
Representation on the IXA Advisory Board
All of the student and professional benefits for individual staff, faculty, and student members of the institution
Small
$499 per year
<$10 M revenue or <50 employees
Mid-sized
$999 per year
$10M-$100M revenue or 50-500 employees
Enterprise
$2,499 per year
>$100M revenue or 500+ employees
Ready to become a member?
Questions? Use our contact form or connect with us on LinkedIn.