Name: The Human Side of Attractions. What Makes Us Seek Out Experiences?
Start: 2026-11-25T16:00:00-0500
End: 2026-11-25T17:00:00-0500

Attractions play an important role in how people spend their time, connect with others and experience the world around them. But what is it that makes these experiences matter?

Bringing together perspectives from neuroscience, leisure research, experience design and the attractions industry, this session will explore the human motivations behind seeking experiences, the role of play and leisure in our lives, and how attractions influence the way we feel, connect and engage. It will offer a fresh perspective on the value of our industry and the impact of the experiences we create.

Region:

Middle East, North Africa

Event Time:

November 25, 2026 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM GMT+04

November 25, 2026 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Venue:

Online

Session Type:

Webinar

Currency

PRICING	Member	Nonmember
Registration Fee	Included	Included

AAVEA members benefit from the same price as IAAPA members

Speakers

Şöhret Pakiş

Founder and President, Şöhret Pakiş | Brand & Strategy

Prof. Dr. Sinan Canan

Biologist and Neuroscience Expert / Founder and President, AÇIKBEYİN

Brendan Walker

Founder and Creative Director, Studio Go Go

Carolina Jordão

PhD candidate | Lecturer | Researcher Academy for Leisure and Events, Breda University of Applied Sciences

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