Frederic Plourde is an accomplished XR professional with a rich background in software engineering, XR development, and creative arts. Currently serving as the XR Lead at Collabora ltd., Frederic has been instrumental in shaping the Open-Source XR landscape since several years, leading strategic initiatives in AR/VR/MR business development with key players in the industry, and driving innovative solutions within Collabora's XR Quest.

Frederic is also deeply involved in the Khronos OpenXR working group, where he currently serves as Khronos OpenXR's Vice Outreach Officer. In this role, he plays a crucial part in promoting open industry standards in collaboration within the XR community.

Frederic Plourde's multifaceted background, encompassing open-source graphics and XR software engineering, film making, music and education, positions him as a dynamic professional driving innovation and excellence in the XR industry.