​As screens, algorithms, and AI filter most of our lives, the unpredictability and sensory richness of real presence is disappearing from our lives. Authentic immersion gives us the opportunity to reclaim the everyday —through experiences that activate the senses, stir emotion, and leave a mark.

​This talk explores Imprint Experiences — identity-shaping moments felt in the body, anchored in emotion, and impossible to forget. From the stillness of a phone-free retreat to the shared energy of a live concert, AJ Goehle will share how designing for touch, sound, scent, and human connection can ensure experiences aren’t just consumed, but lived.