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ND26 Main Stage: Share Your 2-Minute Story! 🎤

Published 29 days ago • 1 min read

Hey there,

We're introducing another new format for ND26: Main Stage Stories.

These are short, powerful 2-minute stories shared on the main stage with the entire community. Think of them as lightning talks: quick, impactful, and personal.

Submit a proposal here: ND26 Propose a Main Stage Story​

What We're Looking For

Your story can fit one of these formats:

ND Life Hacks: Share a specific thing you've discovered that makes life easier: a system, tool, or strategy that actually works for your brain. (Note: the more quirky or original, the better!)

Origin Story: When did you first realize your mind was unique? What was that moment of recognition or understanding like?

Before and After: Share a big goal you're working on over the next year—basically, where you are now, where you want to be, and what you're learning along the way.

Open Format: Have something else that doesn't fit these categories? Pitch it! We're open to compelling stories of all kinds. They just need to be told in 2 minutes or less.

Why 2 Minutes?

It's short and focused, with no need for slides—just you, a mic, and your story. Some of the most memorable moments from ND25 came from authentic, unpolished stories.

This format will also allow more people to share their stories from the stage, in addition to all our other programming: keynotes, workshops, breakouts, and meetups.

Last but not least: our pro media team will be filming all main stage stories! If selected to share, you'll get the finished video to post wherever you'd like.

Ready to Submit?

Submission form: ND26 Propose a Main Stage Story​
Length: 2 minutes
Open to: All registered ND26 attendees
Deadline: December 15, 2025 (but the sooner, the better)

Not signed up for ND26 yet? Secure your spot first: https://neurodiversion.org​

We can't wait to hear your stories!

Chris

P.S. Nervous about speaking on the main stage? That's totally normal, and these 2-minute formats are designed to be low-pressure and supportive. We'll also be coaching all our storytellers in advance of the event to make sure you feel comfortable.

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