I've spent my life walking through events, buildings, and systems that weren't built for people like my daughter.

That experience — combined with 25+ years designing and producing events for audiences up to 30,000 — is what I bring to the stage.

I speak to event professionals, associations, and industry conferences about what it actually takes to build accessible, inclusive events — where inclusion is woven into every touchpoint of the attendee journey, from registration to onsite to follow-up.
Topics include:

Accessibility and neurodiversity in events and meetings
Sensory-friendly event design
Building inclusion into the attendee journey
Moving beyond compliance to genuine belonging

Who books Nelia:

Event industry conferences, associations, and organizations who want a speaker with real expertise and real lived experience.

Credentials:
Delivered at IMEX America | Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) | Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) | Event Accessibility Strategist

A resilience keynote — When Life Happens: Turning the Mess Into a Map — is currently in development for women's events and leadership conferences.


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