Learn together. Plan with purpose.
Learn together. Plan with purpose.
Move your workplace forward.
Move your workplace forward.
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Event Overview
Event Overview
Focus Areas
Focus Areas
The Business Value of Neurodiversity
The Business Value of Neurodiversity
Discover how embracing neurodiversity drives innovation, creativity, and measurable business outcomes. Attendees will learn why organizations that champion neurodivergent talent gain a competitive edge while building stronger, more inclusive workplaces.
Recruitment Strategies & Talent Pipelines
Recruitment Strategies & Talent Pipelines
Explore practical strategies for recruiting neurodivergent candidates and building sustainable talent pipelines in Pittsburgh. This theme highlights how inclusive hiring practices open doors to untapped potential and strengthen the regional workforce.
Retention, Advancement, & Leadership
Retention, Advancement, & Leadership
Understand how to create environments where neurodivergent employees can thrive, grow, and lead. Experts will discuss retention strategies, career advancement, and leadership development best practice that empower neurodivergent talent and enrich organizational culture.
Strategic Action Planning & Partnership Development
Strategic Action Planning & Partnership Development
Move from ideas to impact by developing actionable plans and forging partnerships across the Pittsburgh business community. Attendees will leave with tools to collaborate, share resources, and build ecosystems that sustain neuroinclusive growth.
Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend
Current & Future
MANAGERS &
SUPERVISORS
MANAGERS &
SUPERVISORS
HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS
HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS
EXECUTIVE &
SENIOR LEADERS
EXECUTIVE &
SENIOR LEADERS
WORKPLACE
WORKPLACE
ALLIES
ALLIES
Hosts & Organizers
Hosts & Organizers
Organized by stakeholders committed to the forum’s mission of creating a network that fuels business impact and sustained neurodiversity-driven change
Organized by stakeholders committed to the forum’s mission of creating a network that fuels business impact and sustained neurodiversity-driven change
Schedule
Schedule
8:30am-9:00am: Check-in & Registration
8:30am-9:00am: Check-in & Registration
9:00am-9:30am: Welcome & Keynote
9:00am-9:30am: Welcome & Keynote
9:30-9:45am: Break
9:30-9:45am: Break
9:45am-10:45am: Recruitment Strategies & Creating a Pipeline - Panel & Breakout Groups
9:45am-10:45am: Recruitment Strategies & Creating a Pipeline - Panel & Breakout Groups
10:45am-11:00am: Break
10:45am-11:00am: Break
11:00am-12:00pm: Retention & Promotion - Panel & Breakout Groups
11:00am-12:00pm: Retention & Promotion - Panel & Breakout Groups
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch - Lunch Plenary & Networking
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch - Lunch Plenary & Networking
1:00pm-2:00pm: Action Planning & Closing
1:00pm-2:00pm: Action Planning & Closing
**8:30am-2:00pm: Low-Sensory Room**
**8:30am-2:00pm: Low-Sensory Room**
Date & Time
Date & Time
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
9:00am-2:00pm
9:00am-2:00pm
Location
Location
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Jared L. Cohon University Center
Jared L. Cohon University Center
Parking
Parking
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
East Campus Garage
East Campus Garage
Join us to drive business innovation through neurodiversity!
Join us to drive business innovation through neurodiversity!
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