SOCIAL CONNECTIONS SUMMIT 2026 Virtual · Sept 23–24 · For neurodivergent professionals

Two days of connection, community and practical skills that work with your brain instead of against it.
We'll explore what happens when your neurodivergence intersects with Identity, Biology and Culture.

Welcome to the
Social Connections Summit 2026

We're glad that you're here.

Agenda

Download the official 2026 agenda.

Join the Summit

Use this link to join both days.

Reed Digital Access provides audits, usability testing, content development, design, accessible technology development, and remediation guidance while welcoming unconventional projects across accessibility and inclusive UX.

Platinum Sponsor

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Let everyone know you're attending.

Zoom Backgrounds

Download a background that you can show off at the summit.

Goodie Bag

Access summit-only special offers from our sponsors.

Curated Directory

Download your curated list of neuroaffirming coaches, clinicians and support services. Yours to keep beyond the Summit.

Attendees who want to meet other people and keep the conversations going can share their social media handles here, and the finished list goes only to those who added their names.

Connection List
Workshop Worksheets

Feel free to print if you'd like a physical copy.

Please download these worksheets in preparation for the sensory workshop.
Day 1 - 11:50am CT

Sponsored by Patterns of Possibility

Social Hour

Want to socialize or network with people who think like you outside of the Summit?
Register for one of our ongoing events.

Spicy Brains helps people who want to get things done without following neurotypical norms, offering coaching, programs, and resources for distraction, procrastination, decision-making, and more.

Patterns of Possibility coaches introverted and neurodivergent professionals on authentic connection, boundaries, and conscious conversation at work and in life.

Patterns of Possibility logo, Gold sponsor of the Social Connections SummitPatterns of Possibility logo, Gold sponsor of the Social Connections Summit
Spicy Brains logo, Gold sponsor of the Social Connections SummitSpicy Brains logo, Gold sponsor of the Social Connections Summit
Squirrel Space logo, Gold sponsor of the Social Connections SummitSquirrel Space logo, Gold sponsor of the Social Connections Summit

Squirrel Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing ND'ers with community events, neuro-affirming coaching and mental health services, and corporate training on inclusive, neuro-affirming safe workplaces.

The Neurodiversity Collective (or NDC) is a full-service neurodivergent-centered virtual mental health practice; our clients seek to both understand their neurodivergence and learn how to use it effectively in the real world.

A consulting firm partnering with nonprofits, public agencies, and companies on strategy, organizational design, leadership development, change, and performance improvement.

Gold Sponsors

Summit vouchers can be used with any of our sponsors.

Silver Sponsors

Constellation logo, Silver sponsor of the Social Connections SummitConstellation logo, Silver sponsor of the Social Connections Summit

Peer guide for neurodiverse women navigating unmasking and life recalibration after late diagnosis or self-identification—nervous system and hormone health focus.

Constellation PLLC

Wellness coaching & mentorship available from Justin the wizard NBC-HWC, an engineer, board-certified health & wellness coach, mentor, tutor, and tabletop gamerunner.

A peer group for neurodivergent professionals navigating their life and career.

Dr. Jennie Byrne, an adult psychiatrist and neuroscientist with 20+ years in mental healthcare innovation, now offers concierge mental healthcare with a fresh, systems-level approach.

Wizard Wellness of Oregon, LLC

Summit vouchers can be used with any of our sponsors.

Bronze Sponsors

Kimberly Frey Consulting

Summit vouchers can be used with any of our sponsors.

Tell us about your experience

Our goal is to leave you with practical and actionable steps with clear takeaways that improve your life as a neurodivergent person.

We remain curious about what's working, what isn't, and what you'd want more of, so please share your experience with us at any point during the event.

Leave as little or as much feedback as you'd like.