02/25/2026
Calling All Event Professionals!
Big sound. Bold lighting. High energy. Live events are designed to impress, but what if the very elements meant to create impact are quietly limiting connection, comfort, and retention?
ILEA Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto chapters invite both members and non-members to join this practical, event-focused virtual session with Lacey Artemis (she/they), founder of Neuromix and creator of the SOLACE Model™, as we explore the often-overlooked layer of accessibility that shapes how people actually experience your event: the sensory environment.
Attendee comfort is not just a wellness issue. It directly influences engagement, dwell time, networking quality, sponsor activation, and whether someone comes back next month, next year, or ever.
In this session, you’ll discover how sensory factors like sound, lighting, temperature, scent, and ergonomics quietly impact focus, emotional regulation, and energy, and how small, strategic design shifts can dramatically improve inclusion without sacrificing creativity or impact.
You’ll Walk Away With:
• A deeper understanding of how sensory overwhelm affects attendee behavior and engagement
• Insight into common sensory friction points in conferences, galas, networking events, workshops, and trade shows
• The ability to distinguish true sensory accessibility from surface-level accommodations
• Practical, budget-conscious adjustments you can implement immediately
• An introduction to applying the SOLACE framework to evaluate your event environment
• A new perspective on accessibility as a design advantage, not a compliance checklist
If you design experiences, this conversation will change the way you look at your floor plans, lighting cues, sponsor activations, and even networking layouts.
Let’s build events that don’t just impress but truly connect.
Free to current ILEA Members; non-member tickets at $15/per person!
REGISTER TODAY AT https://www.showpass.com/if-you-design-it-this-way-they-will-come-and-stay/
About the Speaker
Lacey Artemis is a speaker, consultant, and creative producer with over 20 years in multimedia production, 15 years in corporate offices, and 10 years in events. As the creator of the SOLACE Model™, Lacey brings together creativity, science, and lived experience to help organizations better understand and support all people and their nervous systems — regardless of neurotype.
We hope you’ll join us for this important and practical conversation.
