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International Confex 2025

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Making Events Truly Accessible: A Discussion on Accessibility, Neurodiversity, and UX

26 Feb 2025
People & Culture Theatre
People & Culture Theatre

In today's digital age and the desire for more tech-led experiences, ensuring that our digital event products are accessible to all individuals has never been more critical.

In the events industry, where technology can significantly enhance attendee experiences, it is essential to consider accessibility and neurodiversity in event technology design.

This session will explore the vital topics of accessibility and neurodiversity, and how event professionals can develop user experiences in technology applications to cater to ensure they remain as accessible as possible to a wider range of individuals.

Join us for an engaging discussion with Matt Allen, who will interview Will Custard, Product Director at CrowdComms, and Gabby Austen-Browne, Founder at Diversity Alliance . They will share their extensive knowledge and practical tips on creating inclusive user experiences in event technology.

Key Takeaways

Understanding Accessibility: Learn why accessibility is crucial in event technology and how it impacts user experience.

Neurodiversity Awareness: Understand ideas and strategies for designing events and technology to cater to a diverse range of individuals, including those with neurodiverse needs.

Inclusive Design Principles: Discover essential principles and practices for designing inclusive event technology.

Practical Tips and Tools: Get practical advice to implement inclusive UX design in your event experiences.

Examples: Explore real-world examples that highlight successful inclusive design strategies.

Speakers
Gabrielle Austen Browne, Founder - Diversity Alliance
Matthew Allen, CEO - CrowdComms
Will Custard, Product Director - CrowdComms