With his background as a trained model builder and Industrial Designer Jan collected a broad range of experience in the different areas of work. Always curious and driven by the potential of new technologies he invented 3D printing back in 2000 and established the digital workflow for designer at the University of Applied Sciences Pforzheim.
Jan was an early adopter of digital technologies for the creative area. The potential of VR was obvious for him, so he started exploring new interaction techniques and developed interaction devices for spatial environments in the field of research.His long-time passion for AR and VR led him to establish the center of competence as a network hub for AR&VR, the place to inspire and influence the XR activities within Audi AG.
Next to his profession he was founding member and member of the board of the Munich ACM SIGGRAPH Chapter and is also a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt (THI).
With his private label, advisXR, Jan advises startups and fosters network activities to drive and deliver the future in the field of XR. In his mission for an open XR ecosystem he establishes strategic partnerships and supports aspiring as well as established companies on their journey through the digital transformation.
You will find Jan also as a speaker and panelist in renowned conferences where he likes to share his experience and insights as well as to discuss new topics with the audience.
Jan Pflueger
advisXR / Founder & Advisor