Neurodiversity in Tech Network Launch Event

Wednesday 12 November 2025

6:15pm – 9:00pm

Parcel Yard, King’s Cross Station

We’re launching our Neurodiverity in Tech Network (NITN)  on Wednesday 12 November 2025, at the Parcel Yard, King’s Cross Station.

We’ll be hearing stories and lived experiences from members of the Brilliant Minds community; Neurodivergent people who are passionate about sharing their successes and obstacles in the workplace of today

Our goal is to create a network of allies and decision makers committed to changing the Technology industry to remove inequities, build opportunities, and respectfully realise the huge potential Neurodivergent employees bring to the workplace of tomorrow.

Agenda

  • 6:15 – Arrival (Buffet and Refreshments)

  • 7:00 – Welcome: Gary Leaderman

  • 7:10 – Introductions

  • 7:20 – Neurodivergent Lived Experiences

  • 7:40 – Neurodiversity and Employability: Emily Banks

  • 7:50 – Breakout Discussions

  • 8:10 – Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Edina Da’Silva

  • 8:20 – Positive Outcomes Workshop: Gary Leaderman

  • 8:55 – Closing Remarks: Gary Leaderman / Neil Mackin

  • 9:00 – Close

  • 9:00 – 9:45 – Open Networking Session

Ground Rules

  • Chatham House Rules – not attributable comments outside the session​

  • Give everyone a chance to speak

  • No disclosure of company confidential information

  • We encourage participants to share best practices and challenges, but individual companies will not be mentioned by name

  • Do not take photos during the event – sharing of photos will be discussed later and permission sought from participants

  • No posting on social media unless approved by Brilliant Minds

Delegates

Gary Leaderman

CEO, Brilliant Minds

Neil Mackin

Director, Brilliant Minds

Josh Knight

Director, Brilliant Minds

Sukh Johal

Brilliant Minds Ambassador

Howard Collins

Brilliant Minds Member

Vince Love

Brilliant Minds Member

Tom Schrauwen​

Accenture

Shelley Tiltman​

Cognizant

Ben Waterston​

HCLTech

Damian Jordan

Hexaware

Shikha Mittal​

Hexaware

Hema Prem​

Infosys

Mick Burn

Infosys

Mark Arnold

Infosys

Julia McDonald

Wipro

Ania Gorska​

Wipro

Emily Banks

Enna

Edina Da’Silva​

Neurospecial

Lucy Mair​

ISG (Supporting)

Umaad Hussain​

ISG (Supporting)

Michael Dornan

ISG (Supporting)