VCX Forum held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) last month (on 11 September) at the Courtyard Marriott Taipei Downtown, alongside its annual Face-to-Face Meeting. Representatives from 22 member companies participated in the meeting, chaired by VCX Forum President Dietmar Wüller.

The AGM focused on organisational matters, membership policies, financial governance, and plans for the coming year. Several important decisions and updates were announced.

Key Decisions and Updates

  • Smart Home Security Camera (SHSC): Members formally approved SHSC as an official VCX Forum department, expanding the Forum's benchmarking activities to include security camera image quality.
  • XR Department Leadership: Garima Aggarwal was elected as the new XR Department Chair, succeeding Vickrant Zunjarrao. The department will continue its work on smart-glasses benchmarking.
  • Membership Fee Discount: An 8% discount for members paying three years of membership fees in advance was approved, effective January 2027.
  • Membership Fee Adjustment: Members approved an 8% increase in membership fees, effective January 2028.
  • Membership Fee Review: Membership fees will be reviewed every two years, with any future adjustments subject to approval at the AGM.
  • Association Code: The updated Association Code, including revised intellectual-property provisions, had received prior Board approval and was formally presented to members at the AGM.
  • Marketing: The Marketing Chair position remains vacant. The Board will continue its search for a successor, while member companies were encouraged to support the promotion of VCX benchmarks through their marketing teams.
  • Financial Governance: The 2025 financial results and budget plans for 2026 and 2027 were presented. Following the financial audit, members formally discharged the Executive Board for the 2025 financial year.
  • 2027 Face-to-Face Meeting: The United States was discussed as a possible location for the next meeting, with Germany considered as an alternative. The final venue and dates have not yet been determined.

Continuing into 2027

The decisions made at this year's AGM establish several changes for the coming years, particularly the recognition of SHSC as a new department, updated membership fee arrangements, and revised Association Code provisions.

VCX Forum thanks all members who participated in the AGM and contributed to the discussions and decisions. We look forward to continuing our work with member companies in 2027.