Paul Rosenberg
Founder & Director – Party Higher
Topic: Advances in accessibility tech – creating truly inclusive events
What you’ll learn:
Festivals and major events have the power to bring people together and create truly inclusive cultural moments.
With the rise of new accessibility technologies, organisers have an unprecedented opportunity to ensure that everyone can participate fully and meaningfully. This presentation will explore:
- how advances in accessibility technology are transforming the festival experience for people with diverse needs.
- case studies from Ability Fest and Australia Day at the Sydney Opera House, showcasing practical applications of silent headphones, haptic vests, audio description and sensory-friendly zones that enabled wider participation and engagement.
- how embracing inclusive design not only removes barriers but also strengthens audience connection, builds community trust, and ensures festivals leave a legacy of equity and innovation.
Professional bio
Paul Rosenberg is the Director and Founder of Party Higher, Australia’s leading wireless headphone entertainment company, specializing in innovative and inclusive experiential activations.
Inspired by his first silent disco experience over a decade ago at a festival, Paul founded Party Higher in 2011 to bring immersive, headphone-based entertainment to people of all ages and abilities. Under his leadership, Party Higher has expanded nationally, delivering award-winning kids’ entertainment, school programs, corporate events, wellbeing activations, and accessibility-focused experiences.
The company’s use of multi-channel wireless headphones allows for diverse and dynamic audio experiences—from music festivals and team building to conferences and sensory-friendly zones.
A passionate advocate for inclusion, Paul created “Feel the Beat”, a world-first haptic vest experience for the d/Deaf and neurodiverse communities, and has developed programs for aged care, meditation, and more. In 2020, he launched the Party Higher Entertainment Complex in Melbourne—a fully inclusive venue for immersive events.
Paul’s diverse background includes Myotherapy, leading an Asia Pacific tech company and producing a TV show on success and self-development. He continues to pioneer new ways to make entertainment more fun, accessible, and unforgettable.
