Hello 50:50 World in Zurich: Rethinking Neurodiversity
Hello 50:50 World July meetup about the perception of neurodiversity through pop-culture references and symbols with Julia Baumann.
Date and time
Location
Impact Hub Zurich Collab - Community Salon
Sihlquai 131 8005 Zürich SwitzerlandRefund Policy
About this event
Lightning Talk
What? How pop culture narratives shape the perception of neurodiversity
Who? Julia Baumann, organisational development consultant systemic coach focussing on AuDHD* and giftedness.
Julia Baumann will lead us in exploring how pop culture stereotypes of neurodivergence impact self-perception, late diagnoses, and inclusion in tech, drawing from her unique journey as an AuDHD and gifted individual with over 15 years in operations and tech leadership.
Bring your perspectives and experiences as we discuss:
- What kind of neurodivergent role models are missing in media, especially for women, FLINTA, and people of color?
- How can organizations better identify and support neurodivergent talent, moving beyond stereotypical assumptions?
- What are the consequences of late neurodivergence diagnoses, particularly in professional fields like tech?
- How can we foster workplaces where neurodivergent individuals feel seen, understood, and empowered to thrive without masking?
To frame our discussion, we'll begin with the understanding that neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brains regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions.
*The term AuDHD refers to individuals who are both autistic and have ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
Hosted by: Julia Ambrosini
Do you have a topic or a speaker in mind for a lightning talk? Get in touch at hello5050world@gmail.com
Hello 50:50 World
Can we really achieve gender equity and diversity in tech if we stay in our feminist bubbles? Do you believe that we can only achieve more equality when everybody is on board? Then join the conversation on diversity in tech at our Hello 50:50 world meetups.
To participate, you’ll need to bring someone with a different perspective (e.g., gender, nationality, etc.) to ensure balanced participation. Both you and your +1 need to get a ticket so we can better manage attendance.
Venue & setup
We will meet at Impact Hub Zurich in the Community salon (2 minutes from Limmatplatz). Grab something to drink and join the conversation for a meaningful and inspirational start to your weekend.
18:00 - Arriving
18:10 - Lightning talk
18:20 - Q&A with speaker
18:30 - Discussions
19:00 - Summary round
19:15 - Networking & continued discussions
Thank you, Impact Hub Zurich, for sponsoring this event!
Frequently asked questions
We highly encourage you to convince someone you can bring along someone with a different perspective to increase diversity and ensure a balanced participation. If your +1 cannot make it or you weren't able to find someone for the date of the meetup, you can of course still join the meetup.
Yes, make sure your +1 also reserves a spot so we have a better overview of attendance.