VIRTUAL Conference
INCLYOUSION 2023
JuNE
21–23, 2023
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About the Event
Welcome to The InclYOUsion Summit, where we unveil the untapped powerhouse of neurodiverse talent and showcase why embracing it is not just a charitable act, but a smart business decision. Join parents, educators, and employers from around the world as we gather to challenge preconceived notions and uncover the vast potential that neurodiverse individuals bring to the table.
This game-changing summit is your opportunity to witness firsthand how embracing neurodiversity can drive innovation, enhance productivity, and foster a truly inclusive work environment through a wealth of thought-provoking sessions led by renowned speakers at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.
Prepare to revolutionize your perspective and discover the competitive advantage that awaits when we recognize the value of neurodiverse talent, making a positive impact on both the bottom line and society as a whole.
Together, let’s reshape the way we think about inclusion and harness the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodiverse individuals. Mark your calendars for this transformative gathering of minds, where we will ignite conversations, foster understanding, and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future at work.
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JUNE 21
WED
8 Speakers
2 Workshops
JuNE 22
THU
16 Speakers
2 Workshops
JuNE 23
FRI
4 Speakers
5 Workshops
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
LAWRENCE FUNG, Ph.D
DIRECTOR, STANFORD NEURODIVERSITY PROJECT
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Lawrence Fung an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He is the director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, director of the Neurodiversity Clinic, and principal investigator at the Fung Lab. His work, which focuses on autism and neurodiversity, traverses from multi-modal neuroimaging studies to new conceptualization of neurodiversity and its application to clinical, education, and employment settings. His lab advances the understanding of neural bases of human socio-communicative and cognitive functions by using novel neuroimaging and bioanalytical technologies. Using community-based participatory research approach, his team devises and implements novel interventions to improve the lives of neurodiverse individuals by maximizing their potential and productivity. He completed his general psychiatry residency, child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, and postdoctoral research fellowship at Stanford.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
TRACK 1: Neurodiversity Unveiled: Insights from Cutting-Edge ResearCH
PANEL DISCUSSION: DEVELOPING A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH TO NEURO-DIVERSITY

KEIVAN STASSUN, Ph.D.
Director: The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University Stevenson Professor: Physics & Astronomy at Vanderbilt University

JHILIKA KUMAR
Founder & CEO MENTRA; FORBES 30U30 Social Impact
NEURO-DIVERSITY in the future of work

TIMOTHY VOGUS, Ph.D.
Faculty Director: Leadership Development Program at Vanderbilt University; Deputy Director, The Frist Center for Autism & Innovation
AI for AUTISM

USHA RENGARAJU
Chief of Research, EXA Protocol Polymath | Founder NeuroAI
GLOBAL Best PRACTICES FOR HIRING NEURODIVERSE TALENT

JOSEPH RIDDLE
Director: Neurodiversity in the Workplace (NITW)
TRACK 2:Neurodiversity as a Catalyst for Inclusive Nation-Building
THE VITAL ROLE OF ACADEMIA IN ENHANCING NEURODIVERSITY EMPLOYABILITY

Dr. W.G. Prasanna kumar
Ex-Chairman: Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
POLICY PERSPECTIVES & IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

To BE CONFIRMED
THE POWER OF SKILL TRADES IN UNLOCKING NEURODIVERSE POTENTIAL

Danny combs
Co-Founder: Teaching the Autism Community Trades( TACT)
TRACK 3: ONBOARDING OF NEURODIVERSE tALENT- TOOLS, SOLUTIONS & METHODOLOGIES
planning career progression for neurodiverse individuals

Natalia (La Duca) Lyckowski
Global Neurodiversity Advancement Leader @ IBM, Forbes Featured, Top 50 Global Neurodiversity Evangelist
TRAINIng & livelihood models to address current skill gaps

DAVE THOMPSON
Director, Strategic Programs @ Potentia Workforce. Neurodistinct, TEDx Speaker, Inclusion Consultant
HOW NEURODIVERSITY DRIVES COMPANY CULTURE: AN INSIDER VIEW

TO BE CONFIRMED
WHAT GOES INTO THE ON-BOARDING PROCESS OF NEURODIVERSE TALENT

MIDHUN NOBLE
Social Entrepreneur, Co-FOunder @ Insighte, All-Inclusive Foundation, Incubatee at MIT SEAG, Empact -IIM -B, Neurodivergent
BEST WORK AREAS TO HIRE NEURODIVERSE TALENT

DAVE THOMPSON
Director, Strategic Programs @ Potentia Workforce. Neurodistinct, TEDx Speaker, Inclusion Consultant
SOCIO-CULTURAL ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED FOR A NEURODIVERSE- FRIENDLY culturE

TO BE CONFIRMED
PANEL DISCUSSION: OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO NEURODIVERSity ENTRY AND PROMOTION in the Workplace

ED THOMPSON
Founder & CEO : Uptimize; Author: A Hidden Force:Unlocking the potential of Neurodiversity at Work

KURT IOBSZT
President: Neurodiversity AbilityForce ERG @SALESFORCE ; Accessibility Evangelist
TRACK 4:
UNLEASHING BRIlliance: THE ROLE OF ACADEMIA in nurturing neuro-talent
CREATING AND SUSTAINING NEUroDiVERSITY-FOCUSED hiring initiatives

Maureen Hilton
Harvard Career Services Facilitator(previously); Neurodiversity Educator/Trainer; Career & Life Coach ( Autism Area Expertise)
TAPPING INTO UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING(UDL) for equitable learning

MUHAMMED SAMUNN
Director, Strategic Programs @ Potentia Workforce. Neurodistinct, TEDx Speaker, Inclusion Consultant
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TO BE CONFIRMED
TRACK 5:
Trailblazers and Innovators: Inspiring IDEAs from NEORODIVERSE INDIVIDUALS
STRATEGIES FOR SELF-ADVOCACY at the workplace

JESSICA STASIK
PhD Candidate at Vanderbilt University
TOOLS AND ACCOMMODATION IN THE WORKplace

BEN VANHOOK
Autistic Self-Advocate and Public Speaker, Community Support Coordinator( Organizer for Autism Research), Community Director for the Autistic Advantage Podcast.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NEURODIVERSITY: A PATH FORWARD FOR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE

SUMIT AGARWAL
Founder, PR Signal; Disability and Inclusion TedX Speaker; Featured on Forbes & Fortune; LinkedIn Top Voice on Neuro-inclusion
STRATEGIES FOR SELF-ADVOCACY at the workplace

HARI SUBRAMANIAM
PhD Candidate at Vanderbilt University
TOOLS AND ACCOMMODATION IN THE WORKplace

ADITI
Autistic Self-Advocate and Public Speaker, Community Support Coordinator( Organizer for Autism Research), Community Director for the Autistic Advantage Podcast.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NEURODIVERSITY: A PATH FORWARD FOR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE

SUMIT AGARWAL
Founder, PR Signal; Disability and Inclusion TedX Speaker; Featured on Forbes & Fortune; LinkedIn Top Voice on Neuro-inclusion
TRACK 6:
Trailblazers and Innovators: Inspiring IDEAs from NEORODIVERSE INDIVIDUALS
SOCIO-CULTURAL ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED FOR A NEURODIVERSE- FRIENDLY culture
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TRACK 4:
UNLEASHING BRIlliance: THE ROLE OF ACADEMIA in nurturing neuro-talent
CREATING AND SUSTAINING NEUroDiVERSITY-FOCUSED hiring initiatives

Maureen Hilton
Harvard Career Services Facilitator(previously); Neurodiversity Educator/Trainer; Career & Life Coach ( Autism Area Expertise)
TAPPING INTO UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING(UDL) for equitable learning

DAVE THOMPSON
Director, Strategic Programs @ Potentia Workforce. Neurodistinct, TEDx Speaker, Inclusion Consultant
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TO BE CONFIRMED
STRATEGIES FOR SELF-ADVOCACY at the workplace

JESSICA STASIK
PhD Candidate at Vanderbilt University
TAPPING INTO UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING(UDL) for equitable learning

BEN VANHOOK
Autistic Self-Advocate and Public Speaker, Community Support Coordinator( Organizer for Autism Research), Community Director for the Autistic Advantage Podcast.
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TO BE CONFIRMED
SOCIO-CULTURAL ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED FOR A NEURODIVERSE- FRIENDLY culture
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