XR Women Global Achieves 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status and Launches “Power of 5” Campaign to Celebrate Five Years of Global Impact

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – September 10, 2025 – XR Women Global, the international community dedicated to empowering women in extended reality (XR) and immersive technology, proudly announces its official status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This milestone opens new opportunities for sponsorships, donations, and partnerships to advance equity, visibility, and innovation in immersive media and tech worldwide.

Since its founding, XR Women has grown into a vibrant network of creators, educators, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Through weekly gatherings, thought leadership programs, and learning opportunities, XR Women has built a community that celebrates immersive creativity and uplifts diverse voices shaping the future of technology.

This November marks the organization’s 5th Anniversary, a milestone being celebrated with the “Power of 5” Campaign – a global call to action that highlights:

  • 5 Years of Impact: Honoring the journey to build connection, empower leadership, and foster innovation.

  • 5 Pathways to Support: Sponsorships, donations, partnerships, volunteering, and community participation.

  • 5 Themes of Creativity: Celebrating imagination, design, storytelling, innovation, and collaboration.

  • 5 Ways to Connect: Building networks through learning, sharing, mentoring, partnering, and creating.

  •  5 Horizons Ahead: Looking toward the opportunities shaping the next chapter of XR Women.

Julie Smithson, Co-Founder of XR Women, shared:

“Our nonprofit status allows us to expand our reach and impact in ways we’ve always envisioned. The Power of 5 campaign reflects the strength of our community and the incredible creativity women are contributing to XR globally. Together, we are building a more inclusive and equitable future for immersive technology.”

XR Women Museum Reimagined: Launching with a Five-Artist Exhibition

As part of the celebration, XR Women is unveiling a complete reimagining of the XR Women Museum, transforming it into a key destination for immersive art and storytelling. Launching on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the grand opening will debut the exhibition “She Who Codes Herself: AI and the Aesthetics of Becoming.” 

The exhibition invites visitors to explore distinct spaces that showcase the evolving intersection of identity, technology, and creativity. Through the groundbreaking work of women from around the world, the reimagined XR Women Museum is a living example of the talent, innovation, and vision flourishing within the XR Women community.

The gallery represents one of the special exhibitions XR Women hosts year-round, designed to celebrate immersive creativity, amplify women’s stories, and connect global audiences to the transformative power of XR.

About XR Women Global

XR Women is a community dedicated to empowering creators, leaders, and innovators in XR and immersive technology. Over 5 years, more than 200 events in virtual worlds, in-person symposia, annual Awards, and the power of connection, XR Women has grown to more than 1500 members across the globe.

XR Women Global Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 33-2285164

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