The Northern Ireland Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference 2026
Belfast 14 April 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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8:30am
Delegate Registration and Networking
9:45am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Professor Mary Hannon-Fletcher, Dean Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; Aurora and Athena Swan Champion, Ulster University
9:55am
Opening Keynote: Challenges Facing Neuroinclusion Initiatives in 2026
- Neuroinclusion Priorities in 2026
- Going beyond the employer’s basic Neuroinclusion responsibilities
- How do we move neuroinclusion forward in Northern Ireland?
10:15am
Neuroinclusion by Design: Building Cultures Where Neurodivergent Talent Thrives
- Shifting from individual accommodations to inclusive systems and culture
- Embedding neuroinclusion into leadership, people processes, and values
- Stigma, burnout, and retention - addressed through cultural change
- Practical steps organisations can implement immediately
10:35am
Beyond the Buzzwords: Understanding Neurodiversity Through Accurate Language
- Clarify what neurodiversity is – and what it is not
- Common language mistakes that distort understanding and inclusion
- How do stereotypes show up in workplace conversations and policies?
- Replacing outdated terms with language that supports respect and belonging
10:55am
Questions And Answers Session
11:10am
Break and Networking
11:40am
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
12:05pm
Beyond Compliance: Having Meaningful Conversations About Reasonable Adjustments
- Understanding the purpose of reasonable adjustments in neuroinclusive workplaces
- Where do adjustment conversations often go wrong?
- Practical language and frameworks for effective discussions
- The importance of shared ownership between employees, managers, and organisations
12:30pm
Panel Discussion: 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
12:55pm
Lunch And Networking
1:55pm
Better Communication for Better Work: A Neuroinclusive Approach
- Common workplace communication breakdowns and their impact
- Inclusive approaches to meetings, feedback, and written communication
- How does inclusive communication reduce stress, conflict, and burnout?
- Practical examples of communication standards teams can adopt
2:15pm
Panel Discussion: Intersectionality in Practice - Understanding Neurodiversity in Context
- Explore how neurodiversity intersects with race, gender, sexuality, disability, and class
- How systems of power and bias compound workplace barriers
- Lived experiences of navigating multiple identities at work
- The impact of the emotional labour of navigating visibility and marginalisation
- How do intersecting identities shape diagnosis, disclosure, and support?
2:45pm
Questions And Answers Session
2:55pm
Break and Networking
3:25pm
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
3:45pm
Rethinking Leadership: Creating Space for Neurodivergent Leaders
- How do traditional leadership models exclude diverse cognitive styles?
- Barriers to progression, credibility, and psychological safety
- How can organisations support leaders without forcing conformity?
- Practical strategies for inclusive leadership development
4:05pm
Questions And Answers Session
4:15pm
Chair’s Summary And Close