# The Brain Science of Getting and Keeping Attention

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**Date:** March 16, 2026 · 10:30 PM  
**Location:** Austin Marriott Downtown / Waterloo Ballroom 3  
**Format:** Presentation  
**Track:** Brand & Marketing track  
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## Speakers

- **Dr. Carmen Simon** — Cognitive Neuroscientist & Author

Attention is everything. It’s the gateway to memory, persuasion, and customer action. But in a hyper-saturated world, even the best content gets ignored. Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Carmen Simon shares surprising findings from her studies of buyers’ brains, revealing what actually captures and sustains attention. This session busts myths ( attention spans aren’t shrinking!) and reveals four types of attention you must master to create effective campaigns. If you're building a brand, selling an idea, or designing a message, don’t just hope your audience is paying attention, design for it.

## Transcript

A transcript is available for this session: [Read transcript](/sessions/2026-03-16/pp1162573-the-brain-science-of-getting-and-keeping-attention/transcript)

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