Bio : Justin Bolognino

Synchronicity Architect | Immersive Experience Visionary | Creative Alchemist
Justin Bolognino is an entrepreneur, groundbreaking pioneer of immersive media, and philosophical “Synchronicity Architect.” Across his innovative ventures, he seamlessly weaves technology, real-time design, and human connection into transformative experiences. As the founder and CEO of META, an immersive experience company specializing in “The Art of Being There,” Bolognino has redefined the landscape of multi-sensory storytelling. META is set to launch its social media platform for the immersive media industry, Unreality, in 2025. 
His influence extends beyond the digital and into the natural—he and his wife, acclaimed interior designer Elizabeth Bolognino, co-founded Silent G Farms, a retreat in North Branch, NY, dedicated to creativity, music, wellness, and consciousness. In 2023, Bolognino took on the role of Creative Director of Spirit Lake, the legendary immersive world at Hulaween, now going into his third year at the helm. 
With brand clients like Spotify, Twitter, HP, Samsung, Google, and Vimeo, and artistic collaborations with St. Vincent, Dubfire, Skrillex, Phish, Questlove, Tiësto, Porter Robinson, and Clyde Stubblefield, Bolognino has continuously pushed the boundaries of experiential design. Initially launched in 2009 as “The Meta Agency,” META emerged from his philosophy that the artists pioneering digital experiences and high-tech performance should be recognized alongside the brands and celebrities they elevate.
A true industry visionary, Bolognino has spent over 15 years shaping the immersive landscape. From reimagining SXSW through #FEED powered by Twitter, producing acclaimed documentaries, and curating The Lab at Panorama Festival to directing The Antarctic dome show at Coachella (“FLATLAND: A Romance of Many Dimensions”), his work has transformed festivals into fully realized artistic experiences. He is also a founding partner and installation artist for Arcadia Earth (NYC, 2019), the first artist-driven immersive experience dedicated to sustainability. 
Previously, Bolognino played a pivotal role in developing the Brooklyn Bowl brand, serving as Creative and Media Director in from 2017 - 2014, helping it expand into a globally recognized entertainment destination. His expertise in blending emerging technologies with live performance continues to define the cutting edge of experiential storytelling.
Bolognino lives in Westport, CT with his wife Elizabeth, daughters Chloe and Francesca, son Just, and their ever-loyal dog, Billie Holiday