SOCIAL CONNECTIONS SUMMIT
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Sept 23 & 24, 2026 · 10am–2pm CT · Virtual
The Social Connections Summit 2025 brought together a diverse lineup of neurodivergent professionals, leaders, and allies to share strategies for building inclusive, compassionate, and connected workplaces. The theme was “You Belong”, with a focus on authentic connection, advocacy, and reducing burnout from masking
Keynote & Featured Speakers
Pasha Marlowe (she/they) – Global neurodiversity speaker, trauma-informed therapist, and author of Creating Cultures of Neuroinclusion. She introduced the concept of neurobelonging and shared best practices for building truly neuroinclusive environments
Eva Vega – Workshop on empathy that transforms workplace relationships.
Gwen Janssen – AuDHD founder of the END Institute, focusing on shaking off shame and fostering self-acceptance.
Tyler Mitchell – Expert on unmasking at work and embracing authentic self-expression.
Scott Josephson – Speaker on beating social anxiety and building confidence.
Sarah E. Taylor – On disclosure at work and navigating workplace conversations.
Rebecca R. Block, PhD – Explored procrastination as emotion and its impact on productivity.
Kate (Catherine) Isichei – On unlocking talent in neurodivergent professionals.
Panelists
Genie Love, Ambeka Khadse, Kendra Koch, Janice E. Castro, Ph.D. – Making Communication Work for Every Brain.
Mercedes Swan, Brigitte Shipman, Heather Wallander, Rebecca Prejean (Broussard) – Calling Out Everyday Harm at Work.