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International Lesbian Day
2026-10-08

Baby Loss Awareness Week
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-15

World Mental Health Day
2026-10-10

National Coming Out Day
2026-10-11

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Turning Good Intentions into Real Impact
2026-10-15 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Autotrader, No. 3, Circle Square , 3 Hawkshaw Street,, Manchester, M1 7BL
Thursday 15th October 11:00 – 15:00
Autotrader, No. 3, Circle Square, 3 Hawkshaw Street, Manchester M1 7BL
Join us for ‘Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Turning Good Intentions into Real Impact’ for an engaging and solutions-focused day as we explore how organisations can move beyond neurodiversity awareness and into meaningful, practical behaviour change.
This cross-industry event brings together inclusion leaders, practitioners and colleagues committed to creating workplaces where neurodivergent talent can thrive. Through keynote insights, lived-experience, and a hands-on interactive workshop, we’ll focus on what neurodiversity looks like in action, in meetings, in communication, in leadership and in the way we work together every day.
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What to Expect
Lived Experience Panel Discussion
A dynamic cross-sector panel exploring real-world challenges, successes and lessons learned when creating neuro-inclusive environments. Hear directly from neurodivergent colleagues as they share personal insights. Expect honest conversation, practical examples and opportunities for audience Q&A.
Interactive Workshop: Neurodiversity Practice in Action – Ways of Working
This practical session is designed to turn understanding into behaviour change.
Participants will:

Redesign meetings to be clearer, more structured and inclusive

Rethink feedback loops to support different communication styles

Review workflows to increase predictability and reduce cognitive overload

Identify quick wins that can be implemented immediately

Why Attend?
Neurodiversity inclusion is not just about awareness sessions or policy updates. It’s about making everyday working practices clearer, fairer and more accessible for everyone. This event is designed to equip you with tangible tools, peer insight and actionable commitments.
We look forward to welcoming you to a day of learning, collaboration and progress.
Agenda:
11.00 – 11.25
Delegate Arrival & Registration
11.25 – 11.35
Host welcome
Helen Robinson | Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement Manger | AutoTrader
Paul Sesay, Award winning Equity & Inclusion Leader, Founder & CEO & Lucian Main, DEI Partnership Executive | Inclusive Companies
11.35 – 11.45
Dr Tony Lloyd FRSA
Internationally renowned speaker, consultant, campaigner, Psychotherapist & Neurodiversity Specialist
11.45 – 12.45
Lived Experience Panel: Chaired by Paul Sesay
Lucian Main | Trans+ Changemaker 2026, Employee Resource Group Specialist, ADHD Coach
Parul Singh | Founder of Parallel Minds Neurodiversity Consultancy
Tim Platt | Video Production Lead, AutoTrader
Dr Tony Lloyd FRSA | Europe’s no.1 ADHD Doctor
12.45 – 13.30
Lunch
13.30 – 14.45
Workshop: Neurodiversity Practice in Action (Ways of working) – facilitated by Autimatic
14.45 – 15.00
Post event networking and close

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National Mentoring Day
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Trans Parent Day
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Transgender Awareness Month
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Islamophobia Awareness Month
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Diwali
2026-11-08
Diwali (Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism)

Intersex Day of Remembrance
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Inter Faith Week
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Inclusive Awards 2026
2026-11-12 18:00 - 23:30 | Hilton Liverpool, 3 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW
On November 12th, a collection of the nation’s most inclusive organisations & diversity influencers will gather to honour those that lead in diversity, inclusion and fairness in all aspects of diversity.
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What Are The Awards All About?

The Inclusive Awards is the only awards ceremony that rewards organisations for harnessing a truly diverse workforce, thus recognising the significant efforts of organisations nationwide that excel in their commitment to equality and inclusion across all strands of diversity.
The Inclusive Awards will cover excellence in all areas of diversity including age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion, as well as highlighting diverse employers and employees across a wide variety of sectors including housing, public, private, charity and education.

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Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Sahib (Sikhism)

White Ribbon Day
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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
2026-12-02

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2026-12-03

Hanukkah
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-12
Hanukkah (Judaism)

Pansexual Pride Day
2026-12-08

Human Rights Day
2026-12-10

Anti-Slavery Day
2026-12-18
