Noah J. Nelson

Noah Nelson is an influential voice in the immersive entertainment industry, championing creators and connecting global communities through journalism, curation, and convening.

As the founder of No Proscenium, he created a leading publication and podcast dedicated to immersive and experiential arts, offering critical coverage, insightful analysis, and a platform for both emerging and established voices. The podcast has featured hundreds of creatives who are breaking boundaries in the immersive field.

He also co-founded The Next Stage Summit, an innovative annual event that unites immersive creators, producers, and technologists for meaningful discussions and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The summit serves as a hub for innovation and a springboard for emerging ideas in the industry.

Furthermore, as a co-creator of Everything Immersive, he contributed to developing a highly active online community dedicated to immersive arts and entertainment, promoting discussion, exploration, and support among thousands of practitioners and enthusiasts globally. Through storytelling, convening, and relentless advocacy, Noah Nelson has significantly influenced the conversation and framework of immersive entertainment.

One of the people who nominated him said:

"As the founder and publisher of No Proscenium, Noah has worked tirelessly to cover the immersive art and entertainment sector across genres, disciplines, and geographies, making No Proscenium the most comprehensive publication, newsletter, and podcast around for immersive fans and creators since 2013.

"As the co-founder of the Immersive Experience Institute, Noah is also working to lay the foundation to strengthen the immersive entertainment and culture economy for years to come with an eye towards diversity, inclusivity, equity, and justice."