The Annual Neurodiversity At Work Conference 2025
Online Event 10 December 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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9:00am
Online Registration
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
9:40am
Opening Keynote: The Business and Human Case for Neurodiversity
- What were the challenges facing neurodivergent employees in 2025?
- Understanding the neuroinclusion landscape, neurodiversity narratives, and progress to date
- Priorities for neuroinclusion in 2026
Dr Nancy Doyle, Chief Research Officer, Genius Within
10:00am
Advantages of a Neurodivergent Workplace
Michelle Mills-Porter, National President of Professional Speaking Association, Neurodiversity Advocate and a Lived Experience Expert
10:20am
Industry Case Study
Autentic Autism Consultancy and Training
10:40am
Questions And Answers Session
11:00am
Break and Networking
11:30am
Neuroinclusion 2.0: Designing from the Edges In
- Why average-focused design creates hidden barriers
- How to build systems that reduce reliance on disclosure
- What gets missed when inclusion focuses only on behaviour
- Ways to reframe neuroinclusion as a leadership and infrastructure priority
Hayley Brackley, Neuroinclusion Consultant
11:50am
'How can I help?' - A Question That Scares Neurodivergent Individuals
- The reality of late diagnosis: confusion and frustration at years of being misunderstood
- How to educate your workforce on what works
- Providing standardise toolkit that neurodiverse people can pick
Natalie Brooks, Dyslexia in the Workplace Specialist, Founder of Dyslexia in Adults
12:10pm
Accessible Communication and Workflow Design - Improving Workplaces for All
- Creating communication norms that foster equity, trust, and collaboration
- Strategies to make information sharing clear, consistent, and accessible to all employees
- How to adapt processes to reduce cognitive load and support diverse thinking styles
12:30pm
Questions And Answers Session
12:50pm
Lunch And Networking
1:40pm
Leading Minds, Not Labels: The Power of Neuroinclusive Leadership
- The importance of psychological safety in the workplace
- Addressing bias and assumptions that limit opportunities for neurodivergent employees
- How to adapt performance metrics to value diverse contributions
2:00pm
The Role of AI and Assistive Tech in Supporting Neurodivergent Workers
- How AI-driven tools can proactively remove barriers rather than just accommodate them
- Ensuring equitable access to AI and assistive tech for all employees, regardless of role or location
- Balancing support with data protection
2:20pm
Panel Discussion: Centring Intersectionality in Neurodiversity Inclusion
- Exploring how multiple identities (race, gender, disability, sexuality) intersect with neurodiversity to shape unique workplace experiences
- Recognising and dismantling overlapping biases that impact hiring, retention, and advancement
- Strategies for organisations to embed intersectional equity into their neurodiversity initiatives and measure progress effectively
2:50pm
Questions And Answers Session
3:00pm
Chair’s Summary And Close