Aisling Smith
Aisling is the Neurodiversity Trainer of the Year, a 40 under 40 Business Elite award winner, and a Stevie Award winner as a Social Change Maker in Disability. Aisling is on a mission to break the Bias around Neurodiversity, Autism and ADHD in the Workplace.
With over a decade of experience in human psychology, Aisling partners with global organizations and governments to rewrite policies and implement meaningful change through the development of neuro-inclusion strategies, which empower employees, managers, and teams to thrive together.
Drawing from her lived experience as a late-diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD and the mother of a neurodivergent child, Aisling’s work is both personal and transformative.
Aisling’s engaging presentations challenge traditional thinking, offering audiences actionable insights on how to unlock productivity, enhance communication, and create workplaces where neurodivergent employees don’t just fit in—they stand out and excel.
Speaker Session
Operations Stage - 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Overlooked Talent: Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in Recruitment
What if the best candidates for your clients aren’t even getting through the door?
In this transformative keynote, international speaker and neuroinclusion expert Aisling Smith reveals how recruitment systems are unintentionally excluding some of the most innovative, focused, and resilient talent in today’s workforce: neurodivergent individuals.
Drawing from her lived experience and a powerful social experiment—where she applied for roles using real job ads, Aisling uncovers the invisible barriers neurodivergent candidates face and how they are being overlooked by traditional hiring practices. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, the strengths within the neurodivergent talent pool, and practical, actionable strategies to make your recruitment processes more inclusive and effective.
This keynote isn’t just inspiring—it’s a business game-changer for those ready to lead the future of talent.
Attendees will receive access to a free downloadable workbook packed with tools and takeaways to support neuroinclusive hiring.
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