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Event design to optimize experience for neurodivergent participants

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
11:05 AM - 11:45 AM | America/Los_Angeles

Education session

Inspiration Hub | Curious Minds Theater, B4100
English
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About

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:

Distinguish between neurodivergent and neurotypical participants and explore how to support both

Identify aspects of experiential design that can make it harder for neurodivergent participants to engage

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

Speakers

Yush Sztalkoper

Creator, Human Capacity Design™Human Capacity Design LLC

Matthew Zakreski

Clinical PsychologistThe Neurodiversity Collective