Mission & Core Values

Our Mission

The Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) is the global association of immersive learning professionals with a mission to improve humanity and our world.

We pursue this mission by:

• Advancing Knowledge: Building and sharing evidence-based insights into how immersive technologies foster meaningful learning.

• Fostering Collaboration: Creating global, interdisciplinary communities that co-create and exchange best practices.

• Supporting Practice: Equipping educators, institutions, and industry with the tools, frameworks, and models needed to design impactful immersive learning experiences.

• Promoting Equity & Access: Ensuring immersive learning is open, inclusive, and accessible to all, regardless of geography, resources, or background.

• Shaping the Future: Leading conversations about immersive learning’s role in addressing societal challenges and expanding human potential.

Core Values

Our core values define how we work, collaborate, and serve:

🌍 Community First
We are a network, not a single institution—our strength is shared leadership and co-creation.

📖 Integrity & Rigor
We uphold scholarly quality, transparency, and trust.

🤝 Equity & Inclusion
We welcome diverse voices and ensure accessibility across geographies and cultures.

💡 Innovation with Purpose
We experiment boldly while focusing on real-world impact.

🌱 Sustainability & Stewardship
We act responsibly toward people, communities, and the planet.

🔓 Openness & Knowledge Sharing
While we aren't naive -  and take cybersecurity and understand that there are those with "dark triad" psychological tendencies operating in the word, we believe knowledge grows best when shared freely.

Living Our Mission

The mission and values are not just words—they are commitments in action. They are embedded in:

• The Knowledge Tree framework (linking foundational disciplines to applied practice).

• Our conferences, webinars, and workshops (where global collaboration thrives).

• The iLRN Codex (our delegation hub and single source of truth).

• Partnerships with institutions, communities, and networks worldwide.

By aligning to this mission and these values, every member of iLRN—whether leading a Special Track, curating content, or participating in events—contributes to a shared vision: a future where immersive learning is a force for good in improving humanity and our world.