Reflecting on the ICCC Winter Research Symposium and the 5th International Congress Lisbon
I am delighted to have recently presented my paper, Exploring the City Through Neurodivergent Sensory Experiences, at the Institute of Creativity, Communities and Culture (ICCC) Winter Research Symposium. This presentation built on the momentum of sharing the same research at the 5th International Congress in Lisbon this past October. Presenting at two such vibrant academic gatherings has been a rewarding experience.
The International Congress in Lisbon provided an invaluable platform to discuss how sensory sensitivities shape neurodivergent individuals’ experiences of urban spaces. It was exciting to share these ideas with an international audience, engaging in conversations highlighting the global relevance of inclusive urban design and sensory research.
The ICCC Winter Symposium continued this dialogue in a more focused setting, offering opportunities for meaningful exchange with creative scholars. The feedback and discussions at both events were inspiring and affirmed the importance of amplifying neurodivergent voices in academic and urban discourses.
I am grateful for the chance to contribute to these conferences and to foster conversations about reimagining urban environments as inclusive, sensory-rich spaces. The connections I’ve made will undoubtedly inform my future research, and I look forward to continuing this vital work.
As promised, my slides are free to download ambience presentation iccc
