Meaningful XR 2025
Meaningful XR 2025
🗓️May 22nd–23rd, 2025 | 📍UC Davis & Virtual
We are thrilled to invite you to Meaningful XR, a conference dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, collectively XR. This event will showcase how XR technologies are shaping the future across industries, education & beyond.
Meaningful XR brings together a diverse community of researchers, educators, professionals, and students passionate about how XR can enhance experiences and solve complex challenges. Whether you’re looking to network, learn from experts, or share insights, this is the place to be!
🎉Submissions have been reviewed!
We’re thrilled to announce that all submissions for Meaningful XR have been reviewed! Thank you to everyone who submitted their work, your creativity and passion for immersive technology impressed us. We can’t wait to showcase the exciting projects and research that will be part of this year’s program.
Whether you’re presenting or simply passionate about the future of XR, we invite you to join us at UC Davis or virtually for two days of exploration and meaningful connection with the XR community. From research presentations to demos, panels, and social events, there’s something for everyone at MXR 2025.
This year’s conference features an incredible lineup of keynote speakers from leading institutions across XR research, design, and communication. From the emotional power of immersive games to the clinical applications of VR and the role of data science in shaping virtual environments, our speakers bring a rich range of perspectives and expertise. Their work spans disciplines and industries, reflecting the evolving and interdisciplinary nature of XR today.
Join us to hear from leading voices who are driving innovation and shaping the future of meaningful extended reality. Whether you're a researcher, educator, developer, or XR enthusiast, you’ll leave with valuable insights into where immersive technology is headed.
Get creative in virtual reality! The VR Game Jamathon runs on May 9th–18th. Teams of 2–5 participants will design social VR games using a shared set of in-world tools, no coding required. Whether you’re joining from a VR headset or your PC, this is your chance to build something playful and innovative!
Final games will be judged for creativity, playability, clarity, and fun. Winners will be announced during the MXR 2025 award ceremony on May 23,rd with prizes up to $300! Open to all skill levels. Bring a team or get matched at kickoff!
🎉 Conference Dates - May 22nd–23rd
Join us in person at UC Davis or virtually via our hybrid platform.
📘 Special Issue Resubmissions - August 16th
Authors of accepted papers invited to submit extended versions for the journal special issue.
✅ Final Special Issue Decisions - November 15th
Authors will receive final publication decisions.
In-Person Attendance
UC Davis International Center – Multipurpose Room
463 California Ave #3140, Davis, CA 95616
Virtual / Hybrid Attendance
A VR-accessible option will be available for remote attendees. Presentations and social events will be streamed in VR Chat, accessible via:
VR headsets
Desktop computers
Mobile phones
Sponsoring Host