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Emily Stearns
Standards Industry Group Consultant | Managing Director, Khronos Group | Executive Director, Metaverse Standards Forum, Inc.
Emily Stearns is the Executive Director of the Metaverse Standards Forum (MSF), an organization dedicated to developing interoperability standards for the emerging metaverse. The forum, founded in June 2022, aims to foster collaboration among various stakeholders in the tech industry to ensure a cohesive and open metaverse experience. Under her leadership, the MSF has grown significantly, attracting over 2,600 members from diverse sectors including major tech companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft.124
In addition to her role at the MSF, Emily Stearns serves as the Managing Director at the Khronos Group, which focuses on open standards for graphics and parallel computing. Her background includes extensive experience in standards development and industry collaboration, making her a key figure in guiding the strategic direction of the MSF.56
Stearns is actively involved in discussions about the future of the metaverse and its technological implications, emphasizing the importance of establishing robust standards to enhance user experience across different platforms.13
