As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, The Power of Events Advisory Board member Amanda Wrathall (Edinburgh International Conference Centre), is keen to explore industry perceptions and understanding of neurodiversity. This research builds on the questions raised during recent panel discussions at Confex in February. It aims to contribute to the ongoing development of support for the events industry in fostering neuro-inclusive practices and advancing the wider inclusion agenda.
The research explores how aware event professionals are of neurodiversity and what steps, if any, do they take to create a more neuro-inclusive environment?
The project launches on the Insight app on Friday 20th March and closes on Monday 24th March, asking the industry to spend just 3 minutes on focussed questions on the topic.
“Our goal is to establish industry-leading standards for neuroinclusion, so we can create events where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive. By embracing neurodiversity, we’re not just making events more inclusive – we’re unlocking innovation and creating better experiences for everyone.” Gayle McGuinn, Head of Association Sales
The link to the EICC’ Neurodiversity toolkit: https://welcomebrain.com/neurodiversity-in-events-checklist
Research lead at The Power of Events, Claire Drakeley commented, “Considering neurodiversity in our work can have a significant impact on the quality and effectiveness of our collaborations and on the success of our events. This research opens up the conversation across the sector and we want to hear your views and experiences!”
Be sure to download The Power of Events Industry Insight app so you don’t miss it!
