Save the Date!
We are excited to announce the new dates for the 2025 Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity Conference, a national conference presented by Neurodiversity at Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute! Join us in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 23-24, 2025, as we bring together forward-thinking professionals dedicated to unlocking potential in the workforce.
This conference is a catalyst for collaboration, innovative ideas, and actionable strategies that drive workplace success. Attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain insights from industry leaders, and connect with a network of changemakers. Together, we’ll explore new ways to harness untapped talent and shape the future of work.
Our mission has always been to empower individuals with disabilities and expand workforce opportunities. While this remains our priority, we know progress comes through collaboration.
The Why
This evolution is reflected in our new name—Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity —broadening our conversation while staying committed to expanding access and unlocking potential for typically overlooked talent pools like the neurodiverse community including but not limited to veteran services, developmental disabilities, and second-chance employment. As a model event for accessibility, our conference aims to drive dialogue, innovation, and action to create workplaces built for success at every level.
Take a look at the 2024 conference photo gallery to see the collaboration, innovation, and impact that make this event so impactful. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience in 2025!
Location
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Date
- October 23-24, 2025
Important Dates
- Call for proposals open February 17, 2025
- Early bird registration opens June 4, 2025
- Sponsorship packages now available
Learn more about the Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity National Conference
Sponsorships
Kennedy Krieger Institute is offering sponsors of its Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity national conference, presented by Neurodiversity in the Workplace at Kennedy Krieger Institute, a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with professionals dedicated to unlocking potential and driving workplace success. This conference explores innovative strategies for harnessing untapped talent and shaping the future of work.
Attendee Information
We can’t wait to welcome you to Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity, a national conference presented by Neurodiversity in the Workplace at Kennedy Krieger Institute! Get important information to prepare for the event.
2024 Presenters and Schedule
Interested in the conference? View our 2024 conference schedule to better understand what to expect in 2025.
Who should attend?
- Members of the neurodivergent community
- Individuals with disabilities
- Business, nonprofit, and education leaders (HR, talent acquisition, workforce development, senior management)
- State and federal policymakers, elected officials, and staffers
- Industry professionals
- Agency administrators and workforce development specialists
- Business owners and hiring managers seeking to expand their talent pool
- Service providers
- Including but not limited to, veteran services, developmental disabilities, and second-chance employment
- Professionals and job seekers looking to enhance career opportunities
- Family members and mentors advocating for workplace empowerment
- Advocates and changemakers driving forward-thinking employment practices
- Educators and career development professionals
- Researchers and representatives from organizations advancing workforce strategies
Conference Co-Chairs
Stacey Beichler (formerly Herman), MS Ed., CESP (left) and Maeve Coakley (right) are the co-chairs of Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity, a national conference presented by Neurodiversity at Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Beichler 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.
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.
