Henry will be compèreing the UK portion of the conference – including opening and closing the conference and providing an update on the charity’s achievements in the last year and plans for the next year.

Catherine was appointed NHS England’s ADHD Programme Director in December 2023. She leads NHS England’s work to improve service provision and experience for those with ADHD and their families and supports its ADHD taskforce. Catherine is also NHS England’s Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Programme Director. Catherine was awarded an OBE in King Charles’s first honours list in 2023 and received the 2023 University of Technology, Sydney Law Alumni Award. Catherine is an Adjunct Fellow of the Law Faculty of the University of Technology, Sydney.

Lucinda Miller is the clinical lead of the UK-wide NatureDoc team specialising in supporting neurodivergent minds. With over 25 years of experience as a naturopath and qualifications in Functional Medicine, Lucinda has authored three bestselling books The Good Stuff, I Can’t Believe It’s Baby Food and Brain Brilliance. She lectures at the leading UK nutrition colleges and is a popular speaker at schools. She and two of her children live and thrive with ADHD.

Louise has over 20 years of senior leadership experience in the independent sector developing and testing innovations to improve user outcomes. She joined Brain in Hand in 2018 as Head of R&D and became Chief Exec in 2019.

Until 2017, she was CEO of the Dartington Social Research Unit, a national research charity that brought evidence to bear on policy and practice. Louise was awarded a PhD by Exeter University in 2003 and is a fellow of the NHS Innovation Accelerator.

Tania Martin is the founder of PegSquared and an experienced Neuro-inclusion consultant, speaker and trainer.  She helps workplaces navigate neurodiversity at both an organisation and individual level.  From her time leading the award-winning UK’s Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence at EY, she provides a real world company lens on neuro-inclusion. This is underpinned by 20+ years’ experience of leading complex transformation programmes across both people and technology in large global organisations.  These skills together enable her to bring a unique perspective to organisations wanting to create neuro-inclusive workplaces. Her journey also includes navigating her own career with ADHD, diagnosed in 2022, providing a distinctive firsthand perspective on neurodiversity at work. 

Dr Samantha Hiew is a storyteller trained in medical science PhD, specialising in demystifying ADHD & neurodiversity. Sam’s work bridges two worlds – those with lived experiences of neurodivergence & those without – so we work towards integration within society.

Sarah Templeton has ADHD. She is the CEO and Founder of ADHD Liberty, the number one charity focused on ADHD in the criminal justice system. Sarah is a force of nature on making change in the prison system for individuals with ADHD. She will provide an update and insight into her latest work. As well as tell us about her newest book.

Daley Jones founded and runs London’s Metropolitan Police’s ADHD workplace support group. It now has over 600 Police Officers and is, to ADHD UK’s knowledge, the largest of its kind in the UK.  It is catalysing the creation of groups in other police forces – with groups now starting in other Police Force’s around the country.

Joseph founded Drug Free ADHD after being frustrated that his shrink would only offer him meds. He then set out on a 7-year long journey of Self-experimentation before sharing the Drug Free ADHD method with the world.

Dr Tom Nicholson has ADHD. He is a star academic in the field of understanding ADHD and the neurodivergent experience. He is revealing his unpublished research on evidence-based positives of ADHD, including results from Tom’s analysis of thousands of research papers on ADHD. There are positives of having ADHD but sometimes, the research doesn’t reflect this! This is a detailed understanding and map to help articulate the positives of ADHD in your life.  

Dr Jessica Eccles is a practising ADHD medical specialist, and eminent researcher and the Chairperson of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Special Interest Group. We are grateful for her ending her gravitas and being our closing speaker of the conference.

Unmasking the journey; ADHD, invisible illness, and the power of women’s voices

Oli invites you into her world of masking and unmasking, of hiding and thriving, and of well-being strategies as she explores what it means to live fully with ADHD. Reflecting on this journey, she reveals how it led her to guide a multidisciplinary team in the groundbreaking project Hiding or Thriving: The Lived Experiences and Coping Strategies of Women and Gender-Diverse People with ADHD. Together, they ask women and gender diverse people to share their stories, piecing together the first threads of a larger, shared narrative in the ADHD community Healing Project. Oli will touch on some of their early discoveries, offering a glimpse into this unfolding collective experience.

Join us for an insightful session with Melanie and fellow researchers on the lived experiences of individuals with ADHD at school. Ashleigh Behrens will present her PhD research, exploring the experiences and relationships ADHDers have at school. Lucas Sach will follow with his honours research, including interviews with females with ADHD, looking at their personal school experiences as a female with ADHD. Finally, hear from Stephanie, a 20-year-old with ADHD, as she shares her journey following a late diagnosis and reflects on her school experiences. 

Melissa Webster alongside Matt Tice, CEO and Chair of ADHD Australia will open the ADHD Australia portion of the conference and discuss ADHD Australia’s commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with ADHD and their families. As a 100% volunteer-driven organisation, ADHD Australia is dedicated to fostering understanding and awareness, reducing stigma, and advocating for positive systemic change across various sectors, including healthcare, education, the workplace, and the justice system. Melissa and Matt will outline their efforts to promote national reform and create a more inclusive environment for all affected by ADHD. 

Rose, a comedian and ADHD Australia Ambassador, will bring a light-hearted touch to ADHD awareness in the corporate world. With her unique blend of humor and insight, she’ll share how companies can embrace ADHD.

Building inclusive workplaces; enhancing recruitment and workplace practices

Julie will explore strategies for building inclusive workplaces. Focusing on enhancing recruitment and workplace practices to better support those living with ADHD.

In addition, Julie alongside a diverse panel will discuss overcoming workplace challenges to succeed, leverging key insights from ADHD professionals and entrepreneurs.

Rebecca will discuss how to create neuroaffirming spaces; emphasizing environmental strategies to empower children with ADHD and reduce challenging behaviours.

Simon’s presentation, “Improving Outcomes in Tasmania,” will cover the inquiry into the assessment and treatment of ADHD and support services.

Mindfulness, disability and mindful support

Dr. Yoon Suk Hwang will explore the core principles and practices of mindfulness, focusing on how practising mindfulness can drive personal change and support individuals with disabilities. Additionally, Dr. Hwang will highlight the role of mindful self-care and the importance of interconnectedness for overall well-being.

Join Senator Jordan to explore and understand the enquiry and findings for ADHD and the effective work being done in Australia.

In her presentation, Kate will explore and discuss the newly developed ADHD Prescribing Guide for Australian Healthcare Professionals, its contributors and highlight the key contents along with the rationale behind the recommendations. The guide aims to deepen prescribers’ understanding, enhance confidence, and promote more consistent practices. Although focused on medication, it underscores the importance of combining non-medication strategies for optimal patient outcomes. 

ADHD and the criminal justice system – Key issues and developments.