Neuroplaces 2026 is a three-day exhibition and thought leadership event examining how neuroscience can influence the design of the built environment. Taking place at Protein Studios in London's Shoreditch district from 15–17 September 2026, the event forms part of both the London Design Festival and Shoreditch Design Week, bringing together experts from across design, architecture, technology and the visitor experience sectors.
Exploring the science behind memorable places
The programme focuses on how people perceive, experience and interact with physical spaces. Through installations, exhibitions, talks and collaborative discussions, Neuroplaces explores topics such as human behaviour, wellbeing, sensory design and cognitive responses to environments.
Visitors can discover how evidence-based design principles are being applied across a range of sectors, from cultural attractions and museums to retail destinations, workplaces, hospitality venues and immersive experiences. The event highlights practical approaches to creating spaces that are more engaging, inclusive and emotionally meaningful.
Networking and inspiration
Alongside curated exhibits, Neuroplaces provides opportunities to meet designers, architects, researchers, creative technologists and organisations working at the intersection of neuroscience and design. The event is intended to encourage collaboration between disciplines while showcasing emerging ideas, products and research that could influence the future of place-making.
As part of London Design Festival and Shoreditch Design Week, attendees also have access to the wider programme of exhibitions, installations and events taking place across the Shoreditch design district.
Visitor attractions focus
Neuroplaces 2026 will also include a dedicated session exploring accessibility and inclusion across visitor attractions and experiences. Bringing together leading voices from the UK's attractions sector, the session will examine practical approaches to designing more welcoming and accessible visitor experiences, with speakers sharing real-world projects, challenges and lessons learned. It offers professionals working in museums, theme parks, immersive attractions and other visitor destinations an opportunity to learn from their peers and discover ideas that can help create more inclusive experiences for all visitors.
Who should attend?
Professionals involved in visitor attractions, immersive entertainment, museums, retail destinations and experience design can use Neuroplaces to gain fresh insights into creating environments that better support visitor wellbeing, engagement and memorable experiences.
More information and registration
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