Open Tech Calendar

Learn from neurodivergent professionals who have developed careers in IT, and how we all can make the IT industry more inclusive.

Agenda
5:30pm Networking and pizza (for those attending in person)

6:00pm The event begins (with introductions to the event, and from the panel members) 6:10pm Lightning talks from the panel

6:40pm Panel discussion

7:30pm Event ends

* *Opportunities for people to network afterwards

Synopsis
Many neurodivergent professionals have developed successful careers in the Tech Industry, and find creative solutions and utilise unique skills to solve business challenges faced by many businesses and delivering a competitive advantage.

There are still barriers though for neurodivergent professionals who wish to develop a career in the Tech Industry, and a report titled “The Experiences of NeuroDiverese and Disabled people in IT”, published by the BCS in 2023, highlights some of these barriers many neurodivergent professionals face, including some stigmas that still exist.

This event consists of a panel of neurodiverse professionals who consist of:

Andrew Shaw
Matthew Bellringer
Maddy Kilby-McMurray
Damo Quinn
Jess Burden
Jonathan Ellwood
Who will deliver lightning talks about there experiences whilst developing careers in the Tech Industry.

Following the lightning talks, there will be a panel discussion about how neurodivergent professionals can develop their careers and reach their potential, including the following questions:

The barriers to neurodivergent professionals developing their careers in the Tech Industry?

How we as a community can make the Tech Industry more accessible and more inclusive?