Christopher Stapleton

Christopher Stapleton is an accomplished creative professional with extensive experience in themed entertainment, media applications, and production. Notable roles include Co-Principal Investigator for NASA's LEAP mission, Executive Creative Strategist at Technicolor Group and Arevera, and Chief Creative Officer at SIMIOSYS, LLC. Christopher has contributed to major companies such as Disney, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon, with a focus on innovative strategies at the intersection of virtuality and AI. Academic involvement includes serving as a Full Professor of Themed Entertainment at Savannah College of Art and Design and holding various positions at the University of Central Florida. Christopher's creative journey began in production design for Broadway and film in the 1980s, culminating in significant contributions to the development of embodied storytelling and immersive experiences in the Metaverse.