Beyond the buzzword: Designing immersive experiences that shift perspective
Experiential Event Design

Beyond the buzzword: Designing immersive experiences that shift perspective

Experiential
Creativity
Meeting planner toolkit
Audience engagement
Data
Design
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM | Europe/Berlin

Education session

Hall 9 | Flow Theatre, Inspiration Hub, Stand 9003
English
About

Experience how intentional immersion cuts through noise, captures attention and opens the door to real perspective shift. When immersion is treated as a verb—not a spectacle—it becomes a powerful design tool for engagement and change.

Drawing on real-world interventions and experiential design principles, Sheena unpacks what moves audiences from passive observation to active participation. Explore the conditions that create emotional resonance, overcome disengagement and make ideas felt—not just heard—when traditional formats fall short.

Learning outcomes:

Apply immersive design to move beyond information delivery to challenge beliefs

Use design levers to balance audience agency and foster individual purpose within group experiences

Evaluate key considerations when designing immersive formats for impact and engagement

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.5

* CSEP Approved

Speakers

Sheena Patel

YonderBeyond