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About the event
Join us for the inaugural session of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we delve into the vibrant world of neurodiverse experiences. This session is designed to inspire and educate through a mosaic of personal journeys. We've curated a lineup of guests that focuses on positive narratives and triumphs over challenges within the neurodiverse community.
Amanda Kirby will lead the session with an engaging introduction to neurodiversity followed by a dynamic panel discussion, featuring guest speakers who will share their impactful stories of overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and celebrate the diversity of human minds at our very special opening event!
This is a free online event via Zoom.

Amanda Kirby | Event Chair
CEO of Do-IT Solutions, Emeritus and Honorary Professor
Amanda, founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions, leads a renowned tech-for-good company, offering neurodiversity screening and support tools. As a medical doctor and emeritus professor at the University of South Wales and Cardiff University, she's spearheaded research for two decades, specialising in neurodiversity. Amanda advises government boards, UK and international charities, and chairs the ADHD Foundation. With numerous publications, including award-winning books, she's recognised as a top HR thinker and diversity influencer. Amanda champions neurodiversity firsthand, advocating for inclusive workplaces and education. Her commitment to empowering neurodivergent individuals, spanning three decades, remains unwavering.

Caragh McMurtry
Co-founder, Director & CEO of Neurodiverse Sport CIC
Caragh McMurtry is a former Olympic rower, diagnosed Autistic, and the co-founder of Neurodiverse Sport, the leading think tank championing neuroinclusion in sport. As a not-for-profit organisation, Neurodiverse Sport was founded to address the lack of understanding and tailored support for neurodivergent individuals across all levels of sport.
The organisation provides a platform for advocacy, education, and collaboration, ensuring that everyone involved in sport—athletes, coaches, supporters, and administrators—can benefit from more inclusive practices. Neurodiverse Sport works to develop effective, supportive approaches that enable neurodivergent individuals to thrive while contributing to the overall success and well-being of teams and communities.
It is Caragh’s belief that sport should be a place where no one feels isolated or held back by traditional standards. By fostering greater understanding and inclusion, Neurodiverse Sport is creating a culture where everyone, at every level of sport, can reach their full potential and feel truly supported.

Sonny J Wise (they/them)
Author, Advocate and Public Speaker
After starting their advocacy career in 2018, Sonny J has become a powerful and passionate public speaker with a national and international presence in the neurodiversity space. Sonny was diagnosed as a child and grew up only hearing a deficit narrative about their neurodivergence.
Since then, they have built an audience of over 100,000 people online, written two books, spoken at various conferences and worked with organisations and services to help change the narrative around neurodivergence. Through their workshops and public speaking, Sonny Jane encourages professionals and individuals to adopt Neurodiversity Affirming Practice as well as challenge neuronormativity.

William Patrick de Laszlo, MBA, Doctor honoris causa
Co-Founder and joint Managing Partner of Agathos Management LLP
William de Laszlo is the founder and joint Managing Partner of Agathos Management LLP, a London-based private equity firm supporting UK SMEs. A former Captain in the British Army's Grenadier Guards, he earned an MBA with distinction from Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, overcoming challenges posed by dyslexia. Once grappling with the stigma of being different, he is now a passionate advocate for neurodiversity. Agathos has backed impactful companies like Lexxic, Do-IT Solutions, and Targeted Provision, which champion neurodivergent individuals through assessment, support, and education. William also founded the GB Row Challenge and serves as a trustee for the Charlie Waller Trust.

Ben Branson
Founder
Autistic Inventor Ben Branson pioneered creating the non-alcoholic category with Seedlip, the world’s first & best selling distilled nonalcoholic spirit. The category is now worth $13bn+. Ben has just launched Pollen Projects an independent, first of its kind venture studio dedicated to the moderation movement and released his first project, seasn - the salt & pepper for drinks.
Ben is also the founder of neurodivergence charity PRISM ND and hosts their podcast The Hidden 20%.