Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Save the Date!

We are excited to announce the dates for our next Neurodiversity in the Workplace Collaborative National Conference! Join us in Baltimore, Maryland, from November 5-7, 2025, as we bring together a passionate community dedicated to improving employment outcomes for the neurodiverse workforce.

Through collective impact, attendees will engage in dynamic discussions, learn from expert presenters, and build a network of change-makers committed to promoting diverse and inclusive employment practices. This conference empowers employers to create dynamic workforces and enhance the workplace.

Be sure to check out the picture gallery from the 2024 conference, showcasing the energy, collaboration, and memorable moments that make this event so impactful. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a movement of innovation and inclusion in 2025!

Location

Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Date

November 5 – 7, 2025

Important Dates

Call for proposals open February 10, 2025
Early bird registration opens June 4, 2025
Sponsorship information available January 2025

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Sponsorships

Stay tuned for more information on how you can support the conference!

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Attendee Information

We can’t wait to welcome you to Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Neurodiversity in the Workplace: A Collaborative National Conference! Get important information to prepare for the event.

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2024 Presenters and Schedule

Interested in the conference? View our 2024 conference schedule to better understand what to expect in 2025.

Meet Our Speakers 2024 Conference Schedule

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We strive to respect each person's self-identification and preferences, this conference is open to all who want to connect to, learn from and join in the conversation.

Who should attend?

Nonprofit, for-profit and higher education leaders (HR, EDI and senior management)
State and federal elected officials, policymakers and staffers
Agency administrators
Adult service providers
Medical providers
Neurodivergent community
Individuals with disabilities
Family members of individuals with disabilities
Disability advocates
Educators
Representatives of UCEDD organizations

A group photo from the 2023 Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference.

Conference Co-Chairs

Stacey Herman, MS Ed., CESP (left), Emily Arneson (right), and Maeve Coakley are the co-chairs of the 2025 Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference.

Herman is the assistant vice president of neurodiversity and community workforce development at Kennedy Krieger. Her role includes the creation and supervision of programs designed to support individuals with disabilities as they transition to the workforce and access their community.

Arneson serves as the Institute's assistant vice president of government relations. She enthusiastically joined the Kennedy Krieger team in 2019 after falling in love with the mission of the Institute while serving as an outside consultant.

Coakley is a project coordinator for the Neurodiversity at Work department at Kennedy Krieger, specializing in event coordination. She joined the team in 2023 and assists Herman in planning and executing the annual Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference.

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