Mikhael Garver

Mikhael Garver is a creative visionary and leader in the world of experiential entertainment, with over two decades of experience building immersive experiences that engage audiences across multiple markets. From boardrooms to the LA River, Garver has successfully led teams across art, technology, business, and non-profits to create unforgettable experiential content.

Garver is also a trailblazer in developing innovative financial models for live events that expand beyond reliance on ticket sales and build more sustainable economies for artists. Her passion for experiential entertainment and its future impact on culture has garnered her recognition as a leader in Pop Culture Change by the Pop Culture Collaborative.

As one of the first creators of original experiential content, Garver has been commissioned by national arts organizations like the American Repertory Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Goodman Theater, Montclair New Work Initiative, and The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. She has also worked on award-winning experiences for AMC Television, The National Park Service, Bloomberg, Serino/Coyne, BBDO, Hormel, Tentrr, and Smirnoff, as well as high-level brands such as IDEO, Facebook, and Virgin.

Garver's leadership in experiential entertainment has been recognized through various roles, including Creative Consultant at Walt Disney Imagineering, Director of Immersive Experience at Galactic Starcruiser, Consulting Chief Experiential Architect at MTG, Head of Experiential Entertainment at Category41, and Experiential Director at MTG. In addition, she has taught and spoken on Arts and Democracy at various universities such as North Carolina School of the Arts, Yale, Columbia University, Harvard, and DePaul.