Celebrate neurodiversity on Neurodiversity Pride Day

Monday, June 16, 2025 is Neurodiversity Pride Day. On this annual global celebration by and for neurodivers people, Network USP Inclusive is organizing a symposium between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with various speakers and workshops. Learn (more) about neurodiversity in the workplace, get inspired and/or find recognition and acknowledgement. Everyone is invited to celebrate neurodiversity with us! Register soon to ensure a spot at the workshop of your choice.

Programme

You can sign up by section
10.45 – 11.00: Arrival 
11.00 – 11.10: Welcome and opening address (ENG)
11.10 – 12.00: Keynote by Dr. Mateusz Platos (ENG)
12.00 – 12.30: Lunch break
12.30 – 13.30: Elective workshops
13.40 – 14.00: Closing (ENG)

Keynote (ENG)

The keynote will be held by Dr. Mateusz Platos, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Utrecht University. He studies the well-being and support of neurodivergent individuals in different areas of life. The focus of his keynote is on the workplace.

Registration (mandatory): you can register until Friday 13 June at the latest.

About Network USP Inclusive

Network USP Inclusive is an employee network in the Utrecht Science Park. They are committed to helping employees with an (workplace) disability, chronic condition, neurodivergency, or (psychological) vulnerability. Our network is for everyone: employees affected by this themselves, colleagues, managers, professionals and interested parties.

Practical information

  • Location: Utrecht Science Park, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Padualaan 97, lecture hall PL97-1001.
  • Lunch: free lentil soup is available for participants who sign up early. Will you bring your own lunch and drinks to supplement?
  • Admission: free.
  • For whom: this celebration is for everyone working at an organization in (or connected to) the Utrecht Science Park; employees, managers, (HR) professionals and other interested parties. Also welcome if you don’t know much about the topic of neurodiversity yet!
  • Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible and a rest room is available. Is there anything else we can take into account for you? Please let us know via the registration form, and we will look at the possibilities with you.