R&D - April Edition

Josue Ibañez will share insights into the art of creative direction in immersive design. With nearly two decades of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, he will reveal strategies that blend storytelling, technology, and design to create transformative experiences. Through case studies, attendees will explore how to shape immersive narratives, engage audiences emotionally, and push the boundaries of experiential design. Whether you’re a designer, artist, or technologist, this talk will provide valuable tools to enhance your approach to storytelling.

7:00-8:00pm: Arrival & Networking

8:00-8:45pm: Speaker Presentation

8:45-10:00pm: More Mingling

Location: Truly LA (Arts District)

Parking: Paid lots in the area. Street parking.

Cash bar available.

Josué Ibañez is an Immersive Experience Designer, Media Artist, and Creative Director. His work redefines how stories can be lived—merging digital technology, sensory design, and emotional narrative to create powerful immersive experiences. After co-founding one of Latin America’s largest multimedia studios and leading creative teams in large-scale projects across museums, archaeological sites, immersive environments, and unconventional venues, Josué continues pushing creative boundaries as an independent creator. His installations and collaborations have been presented at SXSW (Austin), Day for Night (Houston), Today’s Art (Japan), Omega Mart: Meow Wolf (Las Vegas), the Tiffany Wonder Exhibition (Tokyo), and The Sphere (Las Vegas).

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Website: www.josueibanez.com

*Please note ticket does not guarantee entry. Attendees will be admitted on a first come first serve basis.

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We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments, deliberate intimidation, stalking, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Anyone violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event at the discretion of the organizers.

Host or Publisher Krissy Estrada