Themes and Speakers Announced
Commercial Partnership on Offer
Issued 10th September, 2024: AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity and Autism Europe, are partnering to host the 14th Autism Europe International Congress in the RDS Dublin next year. The theme of the conference will be “Quality of Life – Research, Policy and Practice”.
From September 11th to 13th next year, the annual Congress will offer significant professional development opportunities in Autism research and practice in Ireland. Bringing together leading Autism researchers, advocates and practitioners, the Congress provides a seminal opportunity for the development of neuro-affirmative autism research in Ireland and across Europe.
The Congress will be developed as an accessible, welcoming event for the Autistic community with universal design at the core of the organisation process. This inclusive approach will ensure all feel welcome and valued during the event, and leave a lasting legacy in terms of Autism across Europe. Congress delegates will leave with new tools and knowledge to inform day-to-day living, research, service provision and policy formulation into the future. Tickets go on sale later this year.
Adam Harris, CEO of AsIAm said “AsIAm is honoured to be hosting the International Congress in Dublin in September 2025. As an autistic-led organisation we are committed to a vision of an Ireland and Europe in which every Autistic person is accepted “as they are” – equal, valued and respected. Our Scientific Committee embodies our commitment to partnership and co-production bringing together a diverse range of experts from across numerous disciplines and geographical locations. For the first time, the Scientific Committee brings together an majority of Autistic experts.
“We are keen to hear from organisations who would be interested in partnering with us to sponsor key aspects of the Congress including corporate partners, research organisations, public bodies and prospective exhibitors” he concluded
Harald Neerland, President of Autism-Europe “We are thrilled to come to Dublin in 2025 for our 14th International Congress. The Congress’ theme is fully aligned with our mission to promote understanding, acceptance, and full respect of the rights of autistic people in society so as to improve their quality of life. We very much look forward to a diverse and inclusive event featuring discussions on research, best practices, and personal experiences in the field of autism that will contribute to make a difference to the lives of autistic people.”
Dr Cat Hughes, Chair of the Scientific Committee “I’m extremely honoured to be chairing the Scientific Committee for the Dublin Congress. We’re committed to shaping a congress that places collaboration and co-production at the heart of the event. Our mission is to create space for conversations that have a practical impact for all of the autism community. We look forward to focusing on real-world topics that impact daily life, such as education, health, employment and vocation, relationships, autonomous living and finding joy. We hope that the congress will serve as a platform for autistic people to share their research and express their experiences, needs and wishes. Equally, we hope that the congress will provide room to build future collaboration based on listening, understanding and shared respect.”
All details can be found at autismcongress2025.org
