Immersiv: Interactive Media & Design (STL TechWeek 2026)

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Join us for the 4th Annual STL TechWeek with 5 free events hosted all across St. Louis during April 13th though the 17th

The Post Building

STL TechWeek 2026

The 4th Annual STL TechWeek is taking over St. Louis on April 13 - 17, 2026 with free events all over the region. Attend one of the technical conferences or innovation gatherings hosted for free at venues across St. Louis.

Immersiv: Interactive Media &amp; Design <a href="https://techstl.com/techweek/" title="https://techstl.com/techweek/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">STL TechWeek</a> | April 16, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM | The Post BuildingImmersiv is where technology meets creativity—and storytelling becomes an experience.Bringing together artists, designers, developers, gamers, marketers, and storytellers, this event explores the rapidly evolving intersection of tech, art, animation, gaming, and multimedia. As content moves beyond static formats, Immersiv dives into how interactive and experiential storytelling is reshaping how we create, connect, and engage.From immersive environments to multi-platform narratives, this is where the next generation of creative expression takes shape.What to Expect:<ul><li>🎤 Speakers and panels exploring the future of interactive media, music, and storytelling</li><li>🎮 Live demonstrations of immersive experiences, games, and creative technologies</li><li>🛠️ Hands-on sessions and training across tools, platforms, and design approaches</li><li>🎭 Performances and showcases blending digital and physical creative expression</li></ul>Whether you’re building products, crafting stories, designing experiences, or exploring new creative mediums, Immersiv offers a unique opportunity to engage with the cutting edge of tech-enabled creativity.ParkingFree and gated parking is available in the lots across from the Post Building, near the corner of Tucker and Cole Street. <h3>EVENT AGENDA</h3>1:00 - 1:15 PM --- Welcome by Emcee, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/niddygritty/" title="https://www.instagram.com/niddygritty/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cornell (Niddy Gritty) Thirdkill Jr.</a>, Executive Producer, iHeartRadio Host1:15 - 2:00 PM --- "Worlds in Motion: Designing Games, Stories &amp; Digital Universes" (Panel)<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-c-kane/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-c-kane/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">James Kane</a>, James Kane, Webby-winning developer and artist in emerging technology focused on the intersection of XR, AI and the open web. He's led agency tech teams for top global brands like Sesame Street, adidas and Sony, and founded the original content studio <a href="http://jamesckane.io/" title="http://jamesckane.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">jamesckane.io</a> last year, releasing web games including the Webby-honored 'Shadow of the Czar' (sponsored by Dr. Fei Fei Li's World Labs) and 'The Nanauts', winner of the Meta Start Developer Competition. His next game, STARSPEED: Zero-G Aerial Combat, is out April 14.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattraithel/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattraithel/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Matt Raithel</a>, Studio Director at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphite-lab/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphite-lab/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Graphite Lab</a> - Portfolio of games includes global brands such as RollerCoaster Tycoon, Bratz, L.O.L. Surprise!, My Little Pony, Transformers, and can be found on platforms such as STEAM, PLAYSTATION 5, XBOX X/S, Nintendo Switch, iPhone, Android, and Stadia.</li><li>Moderated by: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinmilessmith/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinmilessmith/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Austin Smith</a>, Head of Business at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/getnoise/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/getnoise/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Noise</a>, Gaming Founder</li></ul>2:00 - 2:40 PM --- "The Experience Economy: Where Music, Media &amp; AI Converge" (Panel)<ul><li>Moderator: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-heirendt-3a320b1b2/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-heirendt-3a320b1b2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jesse Heirendt</a>, Big River Media Group &amp;<a href="https://freshproducebeatbattle.com/" title="https://freshproducebeatbattle.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Fresh Produce Beat Battle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brianowenssoul/" title="https://www.instagram.com/brianowenssoul/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brian Owens</a>, Recording Artist</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sawicki-1981337/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sawicki-1981337/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Matthew Sawicki</a>, Owner &amp; Producer, <a href="https://saintlouisrecordingstudios.com/" title="https://saintlouisrecordingstudios.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Suburban Pro Studios</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/niddygritty/" title="https://www.instagram.com/niddygritty/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cornell (Niddy Gritty) Thirdkill Jr.</a>, Executive Producer, iHeartRadio Host</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/quintrel-brown/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/quintrel-brown/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Quintrel Brown</a>, CEO of <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/kre8spacesllc/" title="https://linkedin.com/company/kre8spacesllc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kre8 Spaces</a></li></ul>2:45 - 3:15 --- Breakout Sessions<ul><li>Track A: "An Imagination Realized: Using Tech to Remove Barriers to Creative Execution" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannatobias/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannatobias/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brianna Tobias</a>, Founder, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaliber-by-b-kori/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaliber-by-b-kori/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kaliber Events</a></li><li>Track B: "Read It. Hear It. Watch It. -- Embrace a Multimodal Content Strategy" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbaluka/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbaluka/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">John Baluka</a>, Software Development Consultant</li><li>Track C: "Building Sensory and Ambient Interfaces with AI" by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hanahan-b54075a4/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hanahan-b54075a4/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jonathan Hanahan</a>, Associate Professor and Chair, MDes for HCI and Emerging Technology, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/washington-university-in-st-louis" title="https://www.linkedin.com/school/washington-university-in-st-louis" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WashU</a></li></ul>3:20 - 4:00 PM --- "Stories You Don’t Just Read: The Future of Immersive Content" (Panel)<ul><li>Moderated by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/niddygritty/" title="https://www.instagram.com/niddygritty/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cornell (Niddy Gritty) Thirdkill Jr.</a>, Executive Producer, iHeartRadio Host</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdschmid/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdschmid/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eric Schmid</a>, Business Editor at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/st.-louis-magazine/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/st.-louis-magazine/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">St. Louis Magazine</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-vickers/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-vickers/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nathan Vickers</a>, News Reporter at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kmov-tv/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kmov-tv/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KMOV</a> &amp; First Alert Forward</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisatonce/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisatonce/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chris Ryan</a>, Founder of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/stl-org/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/stl-org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">STL.org</a>, Director / Principal at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/once-films/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/once-films/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Once Films</a></li></ul> 4:00 - 5:00 PM --- Optional Networking will be available in Lower Level One with tours of the Post Production Studio

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