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Our Purpose
The Davos Neurodiversity Summit (DNS) aims to provide a unique perspective during the World Economic Forum, representing the diverse neurominority global community. Through engaging discussions, we advocate for inclusivity and innovation that leverages the creativity and resilience of neurodistinct individuals.
A global coalition dedicated to creating inclusive progress.
The Davos Neurodiversity Summit (DNS) is a coalition of neurodistinct leaders and influencers that convenes annually during the World Economic Forum to amplify the many voices of the neurodiversity community, representing nearly 1 in 5 people worldwide. The mission of the DNS is to bring a unique and vital perspective to the forum’s major themes, offering insights shaped by diverse ways of thinking and problem-solving. By engaging in discussions and commentary, this group seeks to ensure that global strategies for economic, social, and technological progress are inclusive and equitable, reflecting the strengths and needs of a neurodiverse world. Through their contributions, they work to challenge traditional paradigms, advocating for innovation that values and leverages the inherent creativity and resilience within the neurodivergent population.
Meet our DNS organizing committee
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Founded by Dr. Maureen Dunne
Dr. Dunne founded the Davos Neurodiversity Summit
during World Economic Forum as she saw the need to
empower global leaders to shape the future WEF agenda
by including neurodivergent voices. She is the author of the international bestselling and award-winning book The Neurodiversity Edge. Dr Dunne is also a global keynote speaker and leader who has served as a senior adviser and lead trainer to some of the world’s top brands, Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, philanthropic foundations, funds and government officials. Her work has been featured in prestigious outlets such as Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Harper's Bazaar, MIT Sloan Management Review, Fast Company, Inside Higher Ed, Forbes, Bloomberg, and Big Think, among many others. She earned her doctorate from University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.
Dr. Maureen Dunne
DNS Founder, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of The Neurodiversity Edge.
Entrepreneur and writer focused on developing carbon markets as a model to finance conservation and reforestation. Former Global Leadership Fellow and Agenda Contributor World Economic Forum.
Leader with history of success building and scaling edtech and education businesses across five continents. Former CEO, Headspring, by Financial Times & IE Business School.
Dr. Michael Moon
Director of Organizational Research and Insights, AbbVie. Global leader in human capital management, people analytics, and employee engagement. I/O psychologist and lecturer, Columbia University.
Denise Brodey
Writer, speaker, author, former editor-in-chief and senior contributing editor at Forbes. Founder, Rebel Talent.
Global leader in Environmental, Health & Safety / Environmental Social Governance (EHS/ESG) diligence and compliance. Proud advocate for the Neurodivergent community, co-lead of Neurodiversity Committee at Alvarez and Marsal.
Don Smith
Executive Director, Climate Democracy Initiative | Stanford SPICE Instructor | Curator, WEF Global Shapers | #Davos50
Global Neurodiversity Strategist | UK Chartered Manager | Davos Neurodiversity Summit Speaker | 2024 Global Inclusion Award Winner
Head of AI | Director AI Technology & Solutions | Authentic Leadership | Board Member
Executive director, New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust. "All age neuroinclusion in all of its intersectional brilliance is my vibe."
Elyse Butron
Program Director for Autism Community Ventures, D/B/A NODI (Neurodiversity + Opportunity Drives Innovation). Passionate neurodiversity advocate.
An impact-driven, collaborative entrepreneur and senior strategy consultant with a strong focus on neurodiversity & neuroinclusion. Global Lead of the Institute of Neurodiversity (ION).