As understanding of neurodiversity grows, event professionals have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to put that knowledge into practice.

Unpack how event design and technology can affect people in different ways. Discover how to create more inclusive, accessible and engaging experiences that support a wide range of needs and preferences, helping every participant take part more fully.

Learning outcomes:

Troubleshoot aspects of experiential design and styles that interfere with neurodivergent participants engaging with those services

Examine how experiential design can affect neurodivergent and neurotypical participants differently and how universal design can support a wider range of needs

Revise event technology products to be more neuroinclusive while meeting expectations across neurodiverse participant groups

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75

* CMP/CEU Approved: Event Design, 0.5 credits

* CSEP Approved