This past month, Stimulant took part in The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)'s "SATE Academy Day" in the Silicon Valley. Stimulant is a proud member of TEA, an international association that represents the world's leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences. Stimulant was recently awarded TEA's highest honor, the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement.TEA's SATE Academy Day provided an opportunity for TEA members to connect and visit some of the Silicon Valley's most prominent themed entertainment destinations including California's Great America, the Tech Museum of Innovation, and the Winchester Mystery House.[caption id="attachment_2731" align="alignnone" width="770"]

Stimulant's Business Development & Marketing Director Jack Spilberg having way too much fun at Great America[/caption]As creators of Smart Spaces here at Stimulant, we found it interesting to experience first hand how these themed entertainment and museum destinations were incorporating emerging technologies to develop fun, impactful, and memorable experiences.[caption id="attachment_2722" align="alignnone" width="770"]

Great America's Mass Effect 4D experience features a groundbreaking 3D LED screen created by 3D Live[/caption][caption id="attachment_2723" align="alignnone" width="770"]

Kinect-powered exhibit at the Tech Museum of Innovation[/caption]You can learn more about TEA and see additional photos from the event via the following link: TEA's Silicon Valley attractions crawlBig thanks to TEA's West Coast board members for planning and organizing a fun and informative event.