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World Experience Organization and Odyssey Works Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Emerging Experience Designers Worldwide

World Experience Organization and Odyssey Works Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Emerging Experience Designers Worldwide

[London, 14 August 2025] — The World Experience Organization (WXO), the global membership association for professionals in the experience economy, today announced a formal partnership with Odyssey Works (OW), the pioneering creative studio and educational organization dedicated to designing transformative, participant-centred experiences.

The collaboration will expand opportunities for emerging experience designers through shared education, community access, and industry exposure, linking Odyssey Works’ renowned Experience Design Certificate Program (EDCP) with WXO’s global network of members in over 50 countries.

Key Benefits for Odyssey Works Students and Alumni:

  • Membership Access: All EDCP students will receive a one-year WXO Emerging Talent Membership, including monthly live WXO Campfire sessions and full access to the WXO Campfire archive, with the option to upgrade to Full Membership for a reduced rate.
  • Alumni Discounts: All Odyssey Works alumni, past and future, will be eligible for a 25% discount on WXO Emerging Talent Memberships using the code OW25.
  • Post-Graduation Benefits: EDCP graduates will also receive a 25% discount on any WXO membership tier (pending admission).

Event & Summit Opportunities:

  • Preferred Access: EDCP students will receive first-available tier pricing for tickets to the WXO World Experience Summit, part of the annual London Experience Week.
  • Keynote Appearance: Odyssey Works founder Abraham Burickson will deliver a keynote address at WXO World Experience Summit 2026.

Curricular Integration:
Odyssey Works will integrate selected WXO Campfire sessions into its EDCP curriculum as guest lectures, while WXO will host a private onboarding session for the 2026 EDCP cohort.

Lead by WXO Council member Abraham Burickson, Odyssey Works have been inspiring members of the WXO since 2023. This partnership cements our shared vision in connecting the next generation of designers with the growing experience economy!
James Wallman, Founder & CEO, World Experience Organization
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Mutual Promotion:
Both organizations will feature the partnership across websites, email, and social channels, ensuring students, alumni, and the global experience economy community are aware of the new benefits.

James Wallman (WXO) and Abraham Burickson (OW)
The value this partnership brings to our students is immense. WXO’s live and archived campfires represent a body of knowledge of experience design today that just can’t be found anywhere else. The incredible connections our students will make through the organization are invaluable.
Abraham Burickson, Co-founder, Odyssey Works
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About the World Experience Organization (WXO)
The WXO is the global community for professionals working in the experience economy — from immersive entertainment to transformational travel — with members in over 50 countries. Through curated content, monthly Campfires, and events such as London Experience Week, the WXO connects and supports those who design the future of experiences.
WEBSITE >> worldxo.org

About Odyssey Works (OW)
Odyssey Works is a collaborative of artists and designers dedicated to creating transformative, participant-centred experiences. Its year-long Experience Design Certificate Program (EDCP) trains the next generation of immersive creators through a combination of theory, practice, and real-world projects.
WEBSITE >> odysseyworks.org

Press Contacts:

For World Experience Organization (WXO)
Mike Goldsmith, Head of Content
[email protected]
(+44) 781 804 5348

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