neuroinclusion in events

Why We’re Relaunching QSSS™ — And Why the Events Industry Needs More Than Neuroinclusion

I founded EventWell® in 2017 to make a difference to an industry I love. An industry I’ve spent nearly three decades in. Next year marks 30 years working in events – and 10 years of EventWell. One decade of my career dedicated to changing how we think about wellbeing, accessibility, and inclusion in live environments.…

Designing for Brains, Not Just Access: Why Events Must Move Beyond Neuroinclusion to Neuro-Affirming

Events are, at their core, human experiences. They are built on connection. Conversation. Energy. Shared moments in time. Which means this: if people don’t feel safe to be in those spaces- really be – then the event isn’t working as well as we think it is. For years, the industry has been (rightly) talking about…

Quiet Rooms Don’t Fail Because of Bad Intentions. They Fail Because No One Is Managing Them.

There’s a persistent assumption in the events industry that once you’ve created a quiet room, the job is done. A calm space. Some soft lighting. Maybe a few beanbags, fidgets, or headphones. And that’s it. But here’s the reality: a quiet room without supervision doesn’t stay a quiet room for very long. Not because people…

Beyond Surface-Level Inclusion: Why Events Need a Deeper Approach to Accessibility

In the last week, I’ve seen a noticeable shift in conversations around accessibility and neuroinclusion at events. More organisers, suppliers and industry voices are buzzing in, asking questions, sharing experiences, debating “what’s reasonable,” and exploring what inclusion should look like in practice. Awareness is rising, and that’s a really good thing. But as these discussions…

Writing Sensory Guides for Neuroinclusive Events

How to ease pre-event anxiety and create calm through clarity For many neurodivergent attendees, the biggest source of stress before an event isn’t the event itself, it’s the unknown. What will it be like when I arrive?How bright will it be?How loud?Will I need to queue?Is there a quiet space if it all feels too…

Could We Be Doing More? Addressing Neurodiversity in Event Planning.

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of neurodiversity in event planning. However, the question remains: have event managers unintentionally excluded neurodivergent individuals from their events in the past, and are they doing enough to change this for the future? Today’s blog aims to explore these questions and discuss the…

Why Event Organisers Should Prioritise Neuroinclusion at Their Events

Neuroinclusion is a critical aspect of event planning that event managers should prioritise to create a welcoming and accommodating environment for all attendees, regardless of their neurological differences. Let’s discuss why event managers should ensure their events are neuroinclusive, starting with several key points that can be highlighted: 1. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion By ensuring…

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