Events

The event planners and organizations that bring neuroinclusion expertise into their technology decisions will serve their attendees better and differentiate their events in a crowded market. Read on to learn how.

The event app, as it exists today, functions as a digital program book. That's useful, but it's not enough. What could the experience be if we added a neuroinclusion layer?

Sensory-friendly food options, quiet rooms, fidgets available in meeting rooms are becoming more common. But Neuroinclusion at events goes further than the physical space. It lives in the norms: the unwritten rules governing how attendees are expected to connect, present, navigate time, and participate.

Long before the room is set or food and beverage is chosen, inclusion is already taking shape through one of the most influential decisions you’ll make: who is invited to speak. Speakers signal who belongs in the room and which perspectives are valued. Speaker selection reflects priorities and perspective - and it directly shapes how inclusive, credible, and engaging an event feels to participants. Read on for tips to ensue your speaker selection process enables diverse repre

Inclusive food and beverage planning ensures that all attendees, regardless of dietary restrictions, sensory sensitivities, or accessibility needs, can fully engage mentally and physically in your event without barriers. Here’s a guide to help you make your event dining experience inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.

It’s a fact that accessibility and inclusion enrich learning programs. Neuroinclusive events create a welcoming space, and speaker diversity allows attendees to see themselves – who they are and aspire to be – prioritized in your event. Read on to clear common misconceptions and explore best practices for neuroinclusion.

Ready to enhance your venue selection strategy? Here are 8 key items to look for when selecting your in-person venue. Incorporate these priorities into your RFP wish list - and then see how the space measures up for yourself during your site visit.

Every year, association executives invest six-figure budgets into events that deliver great experiences but fail to drive sustainable growth. The difference between those who struggle with declining attendance and those who build waiting lists isn't the quality of their speakers or the appeal of their destinations—it's their approach to portfolio integration.

We say we want to deliver peak experiences, but our event must be the peak of something. It needs to be designed as the crescendo of year-long value. Buzzy trends may grab focus, but they camouflage a fatal flaw: Events are designed as one-offs.

How can we ensure more diversity among speakers at our education events in the coming year? TL;DR -- Invite, Welcome, Accommodate Invite Commit to the work of inviting presenters representing diverse perspectives across intersectionalities to offer their expertise where they see the leading edge is. Be prepared to lower barriers for the economic inequities, travel constraints, physical demands, etc. of those diverse professionals you invite to participate in your event. If yo