Biography
Professor Travis Cloyd is a visionary futurist, producer, and media executive, driving innovation in immersive storytelling and transformative technologies. As the Global Futurist and Professor of Practice at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, Travis is at the forefront of education and innovation, sitting on the AI Committee and shaping the future of creative industries.
A member of the Producers Guild of America, Travis has worked on groundbreaking projects with renowned brands like the US Space Force, Universal Pictures, Ford Motor Company, Toyota, Ulta Beauty and others. His passion lies in producing immersive stories that transcend the traditional screen, redefining how audiences engage with content. His work includes collaborating with historic estates, legendary figures, and top contemporary talent such as Patrick Mahomes and Charlie D'Amelio, creating revolutionary digital and interactive experiences.
Over the past decade, Travis has produced and marketed feature films, VR experiences, and digital media projects. His filmography includes Speed Kills (2018), Distorted (2018), The Humanity Bureau (2017), and The Recall (2016). He has partnered with talent across entertainment, sports, music, and education, creating new opportunities for innovation in classrooms, live events, and location-based entertainment.
An award-winning producer, Travis received the Visionary Leader Award at Cinequest in Silicon Valley and multiple film awards for his cinematic VR projects. His contributions to the XR (extended reality) space have been recognized by leading publications such as Time Magazine, Forbes, Fortune, BBC, CNBC, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter.
Travis has spoken at major global conferences, including CES, Comic-Con, and Digital Hollywood, as well as at prestigious institutions like ASU, USC, UCLA, and FIU. His dynamic leadership extends to numerous board advisory roles, where he collaborates with developers, educators, and industry experts to advance the use of emerging technologies in education, entertainment, and beyond.
From creating immersive experiences with celebrities like John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Wesley Snipes, and Christina Ricci to working with legendary iconic estates as Neil Armstrong, James Dean and Amelia Earhart, Travis consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible. His work spans traditional and immersive media, spatial computing, AI, and interactive digital platforms.
When he's not shaping the future of entertainment and technology, Travis is an avid fisherman and outdoor enthusiast. Based in Valencia, California, and Amelia Island, Florida, Travis continues to travel the globe, meeting with thought leaders, government officials, creators and whomever is interested in shaping the future of storytelling, education, and innovation.
