Illuminarium Experiences Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the
World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2022
Global experiential entertainment company joins the ranks of Canva, Microsoft, SpaceX, and more
Illuminarium Experiences, created by worldwide leaders in cinematic and interactive content, and architectural and theatrical design, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022.
This year’s list honors businesses that are making the biggest impact on their industries and culture as a whole—ultimately thriving in today’s ever-changing world. These companies are creating the future today with some of the most inspiring accomplishments of the 21st century. In addition to the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, 528 organizations are recognized across 52 categories.
“Illuminarium Experiences is honored to be recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies of 2022, and to join a highly coveted list of other inspiring businesses,” said Alan Greenberg, CEO, Illuminarium Experiences. “Together, with our partners Radical Media and Rockwell Group, we’ve created an all-new entertainment experience that transports audiences to places and experiences they only dream about, at a breathtaking scale.”
Through the combination of state-of-the-art technology, including the world’s most advanced laser projection, 3D beamformed audio, lidar based interactivity, in-floor vibrations and scent systems, Illuminarium venues and spectacles transport guests to other places, creating the impression that you are actually there. Whether it’s on safari, at the bottom of the ocean, in the celestial universe, on top of the world’s highest peaks, surrounded by a once in a lifetime musical performance or visual art exhibition, being with the world’s most iconic personalities up close and personal, and many more, Illuminarium exemplifies a “VR, without the glasses” cinematic experience.
And after dark, at the “flip of the switch,” Illuminarium venues are transformed into a 21+ immersive nightlife experience, where the beauty of Illuminarium’s daytime experience is transformed into an adults-only escape. After Dark at Illuminarium features an immersive bar, where guests can enjoy experiential cocktails in ever-changing, magically immersive settings, from the night markets of Tokyo, to the beautiful floral gardens of France, to mysterious crystal caverns, and beyond.
Illuminarium Experiences opened its first venue on Atlanta’s BeltLine on July 1, 2021 with its inaugural spectacle, WILD: A Safari Experience, a first-of-its-kind entertainment experience showcasing the beauty and splendor of Africa’s most exotic animals in their natural habitats. Its second location will open in Las Vegas at AREA 15 in April 2022, followed by Chicago at Navy Pier and Miami in the Wynwood Arts District. Illuminarium Experiences plans for dozens of venues in major cities across the globe within the next five years. This spring, Illuminarium plans to announce and debut two new immersive spectacles, including a cosmic experience and the company’s first art and music experience.
Fast Company’s editors and writers sought out the most groundbreaking businesses across the globe and industries. They also judged nominations received through their application process.
The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year. It provides both a snapshot and a road map for the future of innovation across the most dynamic sectors of the economy.
“The world’s most innovative companies play an essential role in addressing the most pressing issues facing society, whether they’re fighting climate change by spurring decarbonization efforts, ameliorating the strain on supply chains, or helping us reconnect with one another over shared passions,” said Fast Company Deputy Editor David Lidsky.
For the second year in a row, to coincide with the issue launch, Fast Company will host its Most Innovative Companies Summit on April 26–27. The virtual, multiday summit celebrates the Most Innovative Companies in business, and provides an early look at major business trends and an inside look at what it takes to innovate in 2022. Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies issue (March/April 2022) is available online here, as well as in-app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning March 15. The hashtag is #FCMostInnovative.
ABOUT ILLUMINARIUM EXPERIENCES
Illuminarium Experiences is a global experiential company offering breakthrough immersive 360-degree cinematic entertainment in expansive, projected spaces. Presented in custom-designed venues, Illuminarium surrounds visitors in a sensory space of sight, sound and scale unlike any other, providing boundless experiences and a personal connection to the world around them. With a fully customizable canvas, Illuminarium is the ideal location for special events, group outings, and viewing parties. Created by Alan Greenberg, RadicalMedia and Rockwell Group, Illuminarium Experiences brings together best-in-class partners in content creation, theatrical design, interactive technologies and venue operations. Illuminarium has locations in Atlanta and Las Vegas, with additional markets to be announced soon. For more information and to purchase tickets, guests may visit illuminarium.com.
ABOUT FAST COMPANY
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