Diverse Minds

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are deeply rooted in ABSL’s DNA. That is why we are working together to build an environment for an open and inclusive culture that makes people and businesses thrive. In our ongoing commitment to inclusivity, promoting neurodiversity is a key focus of our Working Together program. 

Recognizing and valuing neurodiverse talent is becoming a priority for forward-thinking companies. Neurodiverse individuals often approach problems differently, leading to unique perspectives and innovative solutions.

 

Addressing neurodiversity not only highlights a company’s commitment to inclusion but also leverages employees’ potential, enhances their well-being, and translates into better business performance.

We will look into

  • The many faces of neurodiversity
  • The advantages of neurodiversity: trends and practices for a thriving workplace
  • A (safe) space and infrastructure for neurodiverse minds
  • Mastering neurodiverse communication and recruitment
  • Running a neurodiverse organization

 

Our Speakers

Ela Bonda
Ela Bonda
Head of DEI & Productivity NatWest Group Poland
Agnieszka Boulcott
Agnieszka Boulcott
Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention Global Training Lead at ING Hubs Poland
Joanna Brzuszkiewicz-Rzycka
Joanna Brzuszkiewicz-Rzycka
Branch Manager, Randstad Professionals
Monika Chajdacka
Monika Chajdacka
SHRBP FS Poland, Capgemini Poland
Aneta Dziedzic
Aneta Dziedzic
PMO & CSR Lead in HCLTech Poland, Atypika expert
Agnieszka Halikowska
Agnieszka Halikowska
Helping Hand expert on neurodiversity, founder of the Fundacja Ponad Schematami.
Magdalena Gutowska
Magdalena Gutowska
Project Manager, Global DIB & Social Sustainability Team, ISS
Maciej Janiak
Maciej Janiak
Security Enterprise Architect, BAT
Justyna Kasztelan
Justyna Kasztelan
Digital markeing expert, Flokk
Patryk Kwoka
Patryk Kwoka
Key Account Manager, Flokk
Angelika Łasocha
Angelika Łasocha
Founder AUTYZM-Startup!
Elwira Marczak
Elwira Marczak
Digital Director & Regional Director Randstad Professional Talent Solutions
Kasia Modlińska – Resich
Kasia Modlińska – Resich
Founder and president of the Atypika Foundation
Joanna Opyrchał-Ryłko
Joanna Opyrchał-Ryłko
Board member and co-owner, RYŁKO
Jan Pawlik
Jan Pawlik
Workplace Management Director, ISS
Dominika Pikul
Dominika Pikul
Managing Partner at Brain Architects, Neurodiversity Researcher
Alicja Resich
Alicja Resich
Founder of the Atypika Foundation and honorary member of its Program Council
Michał Tomczak
Michał Tomczak
Professor at the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdansk University of Technology

Agenda

1 - 1:30 PM

Registration & networking

1:30 - 1:40 PM

Welcome & Intro

1:40 - 2:00 PM

Power speech

Michał Tomczak
Professor at the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdansk University of Technology
2:00 - 2:30 PM

Debate “The neurodiversity advantage: Trends and practices for a thriving
workplace”

Ela Bonda
Moderator
Head of DEI & Productivity NatWest Group Poland
Aneta Dziedzic
PMO & CSR Lead in HCLTech Poland, Atypika expert
Agnieszka Halikowska
Helping Hand expert on neurodiversity, founder of the Fundacja Ponad Schematami.
Angelika Łasocha
Founder AUTYZM-Startup!
2:30-2:40

Coffe break

2:40 - 2:55 PM

Speech introduction stream – (Safe) space and infrastructure for neurodiverse minds

Justyna Kasztelan
Digital markeing expert, Flokk
2:55 - 3:10 PM

Speech introduction to stream – Mastering neurodiverse comms and recruitment

Dominika Pikul
Managing Partner at Brain Architects, Neurodiversity Researcher
3:10 - 3:25 PM

Speech introduction to stream – Running a neurodiverse organization

Maciej Janiak
Security Enterprise Architect, BAT
Aneta Dziedzic
PMO & CSR Lead in HCLTech Poland, Atypika expert
3:25 - 3:50 PM

Networking + walk through the office

3:50 - 4 PM

Speech

Kasia Modlińska - Resich
Founder and president of the Atypika Foundation
Alicja Resich
Founder of the Atypika Foundation and honorary member of its Program Council
4 - 5:00 PM

Stream sessions:
• (Safe) space and infrastructure for neurodiverse minds
• Case study from ABSL member company (10 minutes)
• Roundtable discussion ( 50 minutes)

Patryk Kwoka
Key Account Manager, Flokk
Justyna Kasztelan
Digital markeing expert, Flokk
Jan Pawlik
Workplace Management Director, ISS
4 - 5:00PM

Stream sessions:
• Running a neurodiverse organization
• Case study from ABSL member company (10 minutes)
• Roundtable discussion ( 50 minutes)

Monika Chajdacka
SHRBP FS Poland, Capgemini Poland
Dominika Pikul
Managing Partner at Brain Architects, Neurodiversity Researcher
Agnieszka Boulcott
Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention Global Training Lead at ING Hubs Poland
4 - 5:00 PM

Stream sessions:
• Mastering neurodiverse comms and recruitment
• Case study from ABSL member company (10 minutes)
• Roundtable discussion ( 50 minutes)

Joanna Brzuszkiewicz-Rzycka
Branch Manager, Randstad Professionals
Elwira Marczak
Digital Director & Regional Director Randstad Professional Talent Solutions
Aneta Dziedzic
PMO & CSR Lead in HCLTech Poland, Atypika expert
5:00 - 5:30 PM

Networking + walk through the office

5:30 - 6 PM

Discussion panel – summary

Joanna Opyrchał-Ryłko
Moderator
Board member and co-owner, RYŁKO
Jan Pawlik
Workplace Management Director, ISS
Agnieszka Boulcott
Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention Global Training Lead at ING Hubs Poland
Elwira Marczak
Digital Director & Regional Director Randstad Professional Talent Solutions
6 - 6:15 PM

Q&A session

6:15 - 7 PM

Networking

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