IMERSA (Immersive Media Entertainment, Research, Science & Arts) is a professional association founded to advance and promote the art and science of large-scale digital immersivemedia, fulldome, and immersive group experiences in digital planetariums, mobile domes, themed entertainment and giant screen theaters. Mandated to raise the profile and professionalism of its members, IMERSA bridges many disciplines including researchers, artists and technicians. IMERSA is a driver and nexus for communication, collaboration, experimentation, education and promotion of digital immersive media in a variety of formats and functions.

Celebrating and promoting immersive digital experiences for education and entertainment in planetariums, schools, museums and attractions.

  • IMERSA serves as an indispensable resource and authority to the field by establishing and disseminating industry guidelines and standards
  • IMERSA advances the arts and science of the industry by uniting venue operators with creative communities, researchers and manufacturers
  • IMERSA fosters professional development of it’s members by providing educational resources and recognition of outstanding achievements.
  • IMERSA is a driver and nexus for communication, collaboration, experimentation, education and promotion of digital immersive media in a variety of venues, formats and functions.

Dan Neafus

Dan Neafus

DIRECTOR

-Operations Manager, Gates Planetarium
-Denver Museum of Nature and Science
-Founding Director, IMERSA

Ryan Wyatt

Ryan Wyatt

DIRECTOR

-Directory, Morrison Planetarium and Science Visualization, California Academy of Sciences
-Founding Director, IMERSA

John Jacobson

John Jacobson

ADVISOR

-CEO and Co-PI at White Oak Institute
-CoChair, PIC Green at American Association of Museums
-President at White Oak Associates, Inc.

Markus Beyr

Markus Beyr

ADVISOR

-Immersive Attractions expert with more than 120 attractions
realized globally

Paul Fraser

Paul Fraser

ADVISOR

-President at Blaze Digital Cinema Works LLC

Tammy Thurmon

Tammy Thurmon

ADVISOR

-Executive Director at Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA)

Michael Daut

Michael Daut

ADVISOR

-Director of Show Production at Evans and Sutherland

Ed Lantz

Ed Lantz

DIRECTOR

-Immersive Art & Entertainment Expert
-Founding Director, IMERSA

Dina Benadon

Dina Benadon

ADVISOR

-Vice Chair, New Media Council at Producers Guild of America

Mark Petersen

Mark Petersen

ADVISOR

-President and Founder of Loch Ness Productions

Martin Howe

Martin Howe

ADVISOR

-Chief Executive at Global Immersion

David McConville

David McConville

ADVISOR

- Creative Director at Worldviews Network
- Co-Founder and Director of Noospheric Research at The Elumenati

Mike Bruno

Mike Bruno

ADVISOR

-Creative Media Director at Spitz Inc