Laura Kusumoto is a California-based technology innovator, most recently leading a team within Meta that is driving the adoption of XR (VR/AR/MR/3D metaverse) technology into practical applications for the benefit of the business and everyday work. Additionally, Laura is on the Board of Directors of the Virtual World Society.

Throughout her career, Laura has excelled at busting through the hype to harness the true value of emerging technologies. Prior to her time at Meta, her work with major brands including Deloitte, Disney, Kaiser Permanente, LEGO, and Intuit, leveraged her deep experience as a leader, analyst, and technologist. Her work paved the way for first-mover products such as digital assistants in health care, immersive avatar-based training, automated project planning, and beyond.