The National Neurodiversity At Work Conference 2026
15Hatfields, London 20 May 2026, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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8:30am
Delegate Registration and Networking
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
9:40am
Opening Keynote: The Next Chapter of Neurodiversity at Work - Navigating Change in 2026
- The most pressing challenges shaping neurodiversity in workplaces in 2026
- Key priorities UK organisations must focus on in the coming months to build genuinely neuroinclusive workplaces
- Emerging trends, policies, and practices influencing the future of neurodiversity at work
- Gain a forward-looking perspective on how organisations can move from awareness to sustainable, systemic change
10:00am
Creating Psychological Safety for Neurodivergent Workforce
- What does psychological safety mean for neurodivergent employees and why it’s essential for inclusion, wellbeing, and performance in the workplace
- Common workplace barriers experienced by neurodivergent individuals and how these can undermine psychological safety
- Practical strategies leaders and teams can use to create environments where neurodivergent employees feel safe to communicate, ask for support, and be their authentic selves
10:20am
Industry Case Study
Autism Assessment Hub
10:40am
Industry Case Study
Kezi & Clay Healthcare
11:00am
Break and Networking
11:30am
Industry Case Study
Neurodiversity Global
11:50am
Recruiting for Every Brain: Building Neuroinclusive Hiring Practices
- How do traditional recruitment processes exclude neurodivergent talent?
- Challenging assumptions about “culture fit”
- Inclusive alternatives to CV screening, interviews, and assessments
- Practical changes organisations can implement immediately
12:10pm
Neurodivergent Leadership - Leading With A Neuroatypical Brain
Hatched Coaching
12:30pm
Questions And Answers Session
12:45pm
Lunch And Networking
1:45pm
The Disclosure Dilemma - Rethinking Neurodiversity at Work
- Explore the personal, professional, and cultural factors influencing disclosure
- Risks, benefits, and power dynamics in disclosure decisions
- How does organisational culture impact psychological safety?
- Alternatives to disclosure-dependent inclusion
2:05pm
Panel Discussion: Neuroinclusion by Design - Building Cultures Where Neurodivergent Talent Thrives
- What does “neuroinclusion by design” look like in practice and how it moves organisations beyond one-off adjustments to embedded cultural change
- Diverse perspectives on creating workplace cultures where neurodivergent talent can thrive, contribute, and progress
- The role of leadership, systems, and everyday behaviours in sustaining neuroinclusive environments
- Practical insights, lessons learned, and scalable approaches organisations can apply across teams and functions
2:35pm
Questions And Answers Session
2:45pm
Break and Networking
3:15pm
Technology as an Enabler: Using AI to Support Neurodivergent Colleagues
- How AI and assistive technologies can reduce cognitive and sensory load
- Practical tools that support communication, organisation, and focus
- Risks, limitations, and ethical considerations of AI at work
- Reframing technology as a support for inclusion, not performance surveillance
3:35pm
The Role Of Senior Leadership In Building Neuroinclusive Workplaces
- How senior leaders set the tone for neuroinclusion through vision, values, and visible commitment
- The impact of leadership behaviours, decision-making, and accountability on neurodivergent employee experiences
- Practical actions leaders can take to embed neuroinclusion into strategy, policy, and organisational culture
3:55pm
Chair’s Summary And Close
4:00pm
Conference Close