Quantum Narratives: The Science Move that Destroys The Old Narrative Playbook in Experience Design (Early)

In her new book Quantum Narratives, acclaimed creative technologist and experiential innovator Stephanie Riggs reveals how deeply our stories rely on Aristotelian Poetics – and why that limits us.

She introduces a bold framework that fuses principles from the physical sciences with today’s generative tools to finally overcome the long-standing narrative paradox.

Revolutionary, research-backed, and practical, this talk reframes everything we think we know about storytelling and offers interactive and spatial creators a transformative new way to build narrative.

What you’ll learn:

• Nine techniques from Ancient Greece to Renaissance
• Their adaptation into modern methods
• Examples of contemporary applications of these methods from around the world
• A design toolkit for memorable experiences

Who this Campfire is for:

• Experience designers
• Creative technologists
• Storytellers
• AI-haters & AI-lovers

About Stephanie:

Former Disney Imagineer, classical storyteller, and creative technologist Stephanie Riggs has led narrative innovation and immersive tech for more than 25 years. Called “the renaissance woman of the immersive era” by the VRAR Association, she has led ground-breaking work across theatre, theme parks, film, experiential, VR, AR, and AI.

Her approach blends classic storytelling, research-driven development, and world-class technology. Stephanie has collaborated with major media companies (Instagram, Google, Netflix, Amazon), start-ups, non-profits, and universities including Yale, CMU, and NYU. She is the author of the acclaimed books ‘The End of Storytelling’ (SXSW 2019) and “Quantum Narratives’ (SXSW 2025).

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Timings:

Campfire #1 is suitable for those in the APAC region or Europe, but everyone is welcome! Here’s when we kick off in your time zone:

• London: 9:55 – 11:25 (BST)
• Paris: 10:55 – 12:25 (CEST)
• Dubai: 12:55 – 14:25 (GST)
• Mumbai: 14:25 – 15:55 (IST)
• Shanghai / Singapore: 16:55 – 18:25 (CST/SGT)
• Tokyo: 17:55 – 19:25 (JST)
• Sydney: 18:55 – 20:25 (AEST)
• Auckland: 20:55 – 22:25 (NZST)