Creating Sensory-Friendly Event Spaces with Calm Nest Collective

In this episode of Event Experience by Bizzabo, host Rachel Moore speaks with Nika Brunet, founder of Calm Nest Collective, about designing sensory-friendly, inclusive event spaces. Nika shares how her background in social work and IT led her to address the lack of wellbeing and neurodiversity support in the events industry. She explains how sensory rooms and quiet spaces help attendees and event professionals regulate, recharge, and stay engaged. The conversation also covers practical ways event organizers can incorporate inclusive design; from creating calm environments to offering thoughtful alternatives like non-alcoholic options. Nika emphasizes the importance of listening to attendee needs, collaborating with communities, and starting small. By prioritizing wellbeing and accessibility, event professionals can improve engagement, retention, and the overall event experience. What you'll learn Why sensory-friendly event spaces support both attendees and event professionals How quiet rooms and refuge spaces improve engagement and wellbeing Practical ways to design inclusive events that support neurodiversity Why listening to your audience leads to more effective event experiences For transcripts, mentions, and more, visit: www.bizzabo.com/podcast/calm-nest-collective-sensory-friendly-events