Hey there, We're announcing the themes for our two ND26 evening parties—and reminding you that we're down to our final 50 tickets! Opening Reception: "Elemental" Friday evening (March 20th) kicks off with our Elemental theme. Think earth, air, fire, water, and space—the building blocks of nature and creativity. Embrace natural tones, flowing fabrics, textures, or whatever "elemental" means to you. Or just come as you are! Closing Party: "Sparkle & Shine" Sunday evening (March 22nd) we...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Apply to pitch: Founder Hot Seat-- Hey there, We're excited to announce a new main stage session for ND26: Founder Hot Seat: Neurodivergent Founders Pitch Their Business. What Is It? A Shark Tank-style session where entrepreneurial attendees share their businesses and receive feedback—but make it friendly and welcoming! Instead of tearing people down, it's about helping neurodivergent founders get real, actionable advice on growing their ventures. The session is led by Ari Scott, ADHD...
13 days ago • 1 min read
👉🏼 Apply to Become an ND26 Ambassador Hey there, Want to be part of the team that makes NeuroDiversion happen? We're looking for at least 25 Ambassadors—volunteer roles that support our core team in producing ND26 during the big weekend in Austin. What Ambassadors Do You'll help with all kinds of things behind the scenes: registration, session support, attendee questions, vendor coordination, and whatever else comes up during a live event. What you get: When you're not working a shift, you're...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, One of the best parts of ND26 is about to get even better: meetups are now in the system! What Are Meetups? Meetups are casual gatherings where attendees connect around shared interests, identities, or experiences. They're not listed on the public schedule, but you'll be able to RSVP to them through our private app starting two weeks before the event. Here's a sneak peek of what's coming: We'll Do It Later... Together An interactive meetup for anyone who struggles with...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, We're back in business! And just a quick note to confirm what I've been saying for a couple of weeks—by tomorrow morning at the latest, the price for ND26 tickets is going up. We're well on the way to selling out the event. ✨ If you'd like to save $100 and secure your spot for NeuroDiversion in Austin, don't wait any longer. ➡️ Register today: neurodiversion.org I hope to see you in March! Yours in the revolution, Chris Guillebeau P.S. Here's what one of our attendees said about...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Dear friends, Many of us have seen the news from Minneapolis (and elsewhere) about the unconstitutional use of force from ICE and DHS. It seems like an obvious thing to say, but just in case there's any doubt: this is terrible and we wish it would stop. But you might wonder, what can we do? Well—we can start by not spending any money tomorrow. A "National Shutdown" is taking place tomorrow, January 30th. On this day, anyone who's able to stay home from work or school is encouraged to do so....
24 days ago • 1 min read
👉🏼 Register for ND26 and save $100 (ends this week)-- Hey there, Our ND26 schedule keeps growing! We've just added several new breakout sessions covering everything from workplace advocacy to nutrition to understanding the autistic brain. How Breakout Sessions Work Throughout the weekend, we'll gather together as a full community for Main Stage sessions twice a day. Between those anchors, you'll choose from concurrent breakout sessions based on your interests—workshops, discussions, and...
25 days ago • 1 min read
NeuroDiversion 26 tickets go up in price on February 3rd. 🎟️-- Hey there, We're closing in on less than 60 days before NeuroDiversion 26—and if you haven't signed up yet, I don't want you to miss this update. ND26 Will Sell Out Last year for our pilot project, we sold tickets right up until the event. That's not happening this year. We've grown, demand is higher, and we're approaching capacity fast. On February 3rd (or sooner if we hit capacity), we're moving to our final "Last Chance" round...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Register for NeuroDiversion and make friends for life. 🎟️-- Hey there, Alright, it's here! The moment many of you have been waiting for: We're thrilled to share the first public schedule for NeuroDiversion 2026! View the schedule @ NeuroDiversion.org Click the schedule link at the top, then scroll down if you aren't redirected. What You're Seeing This public version shows 40+ session titles across three days: workshops, talks, panels, and special experiences. It's just the beginning of what...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read