Michael Barngrover is the Managing Director of XR4Europe, where he builds bridges between European XR communities and global networks to strengthen collaboration and visibility. He works closely with the European Commission’s strategies and priorities for XR and virtual worlds, ensuring that Europe’s diverse voices – SMEs, researchers, and creative communities – are represented in international discussions. As a capacity builder and connector, Michael has co-founded XR Türkiye, supported grassroots networks such as XR Crowd, and collaborated with initiatives worldwide to advance ethical, inclusive, and interoperable immersive technologies.