Become a Member
Join the international community shaping immersive technology, from research to real-world impact.
Apply to joinWhy join IAITI
IAITI brings together researchers, PhD students and industry professionals working across AR, VR, XR and AI. Membership gives you a place to share your work, meet the right people and stay connected all year round, not just at the conference.
Who it's for
PhD students
Find mentors, get feedback and put your research in front of the right people.
Academics
Meet collaborators, co-author papers and discover funding and special issue calls.
Industry professionals
Tap into research expertise, find talent and solve real challenges with partners.
Member benefits
A directory that does the matching
Browse members by SIG and see at a glance who is open to mentoring, collaboration or joint publications.
A spotlight for your work
Share papers, projects and news. Standout work is featured as Research of the Month.
Resources tailored to you
Case studies, datasets, masterclass recordings, jobs and calls, sorted for students, academics and industry.
Perks and recognition
Member-only event discounts, a private WhatsApp community, and the Community Champion award at XRM2027.
Special Interest Groups
Choose up to three SIGs where you're an expert and three you'd like to explore. You can change them at any time, or propose a new one.
Healthcare
Health, therapy and well-being
E-Sports
Competitive gaming and gamification
Education & Training
Teaching, learning and skills
Law
Ethics, privacy and governance
Tourism & Cultural Heritage
Visitor experiences and museums
Retail
Marketing and consumer behaviour
Media & Entertainment
Film, games and live events
Industry & Digital Twins
Industry 4.0 and the future of work
AI & XR Technology
AI-enabled virtual worlds
User Experience & Presence
The senses, accessibility and inclusion
How to join
Apply
Tell us about your work in a short statement while completing the “Join IAITI” form.
Review
Our Directors of Membership reply within 10 working days.
Pay
The annual membership fee activates your access. We'll email you the payment details once your application is approved.
Connect
Set up your profile, choose your SIGs and start meeting people.
Attending XRM? Your membership renews automatically each year you attend the conference. Registered for XRM? Claim your membership →
Ready to join?
Tell us about your work and our Directors of Membership will be in touch.
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