• Key findings of the 2024 Neurodiversity in Business report
• What do we need to focus on in the in UK workplaces in the coming months?
• What does the future look like for neurodiversity in the workplace?

• Overview of shifting perspectives on neurodivergence
• The changing landscape of diagnosis
• What is neuroaffirmation?

• Exploring what it means to be neuro distinct at work, a personal take
• Considering how we view neuro diversity in the workplace and the impact of that
• Ways that we can get it right for 'Neuro distinct colleagues' and everyone else too

• The perception of neurodivergence among ethnic minorities
• The power of successful engagement in meaningful conversations
• Overcoming cultural biases, building trust and establishing a connection with your neurodivergent employees

• Challenging stereotypes about neurodivergence in leadership
• How to create inclusive leadership environments that empower neurodivergent leaders?
• Tools and strategies that provide practical support to neurodivergent leaders

For many neurodivergent professionals, the modern workplace isn’t designed for how their brains work best. Whether it’s struggling with focus, battling procrastination, or feeling isolated in remote settings, traditional productivity methods often fall short. But what if the key to unlocking deep work and sustained attention was as simple as working alongside others?

This session explores body doubling - the science-backed practice of working in the virtual or physical presence of others to boost motivation, accountability, and focus. Once considered a niche ADHD productivity hack, body doubling has emerged as a powerful tool for creating inclusive, high-performing work environments for everyone.

Alicia Navarro, founder of FLOWN, a pioneering focus platform, shares how organisations are using body doubling to reduce burnout, drive engagement, and foster a culture of deep work - not just for neurodivergent employees, but for all. She’ll unpack the cognitive and behavioural science behind why it works, highlight real-world success stories, and offer practical strategies for integrating body doubling into your workplace.

Whether you're a leader looking to support your neurodiverse team members, or a company leader wanting to boost productivity and inclusivity across your entire remote/hybrid organisation, this talk will shift how you think about work, attention, and the power of shared presence.

• Charlie's lived experience working as an unidentified neurodivergent (AuDHD)
• The positive impact of late identification of neurodevelopmental differences
• Empowering neurodivergent employees to self-advocate for their needs, and thrive.

• Understanding that neurodivergent experiences are all individual and different to one another
• Addressing common stereotypes about neurodivergence
• Taking policies off the page and embedding them as values and ways of working

• Understanding the variety of communication styles among neurodivergent individuals
• Common misconceptions about neurodivergence that may create additional barriers to effective communication in a workplace
• Practical strategies for neuroinclusive communication

• How do you effectively engage with your employees to gain their authentic perspectives?
• Listening before acting: gathering meaningful employee input
• Case studies of successful inclusion programs driven by employee input

• Personal insights into navigating a world not built for neurodivergent minds
• A powerful story on overcoming adversity and the strength in neurodivergence