Some speakers talk the talk. Tristan has walked the walk. As the founder of a neurodiversity employee resource group within a multinational, he brings firsthand experience in leading neurodiversity initiatives in collaboration with leaders, D&I teams, and HR professionals. In his keynotes and sessions, he translates his corporate experience into practical insights and strategies to help organizations become more neuroinclusive.

How Tristan can make a difference to your event:

• Real-world corporate experience leading neurodiversity programs
• Authentic lived experience as an autistic professional
• Practical workplace insights and strategies

Tristan Lavender was diagnosed with autism in his early twenties, shortly after earning his Master’s degree in psychology. Yet for the next sixteen years, he did not feel comfortable sharing this part of his identity at work. Over time, Tristan realized he no longer wanted to hide his differences – and, more importantly, that he did not want future generations of neurodivergent people to feel they had to struggle in silence.

Today, Tristan is a public advocate for neurodiversity, using his lived experience and professional background to be a constructive voice for inclusion and to help create workplaces where every mind can thrive. He has spoken at events and conferences worldwide, including at the United Nations International Labor Organization, the University of Cambridge ThinkLab, and Rotterdam School of Management. He is also a sought-after speaker for corporate clients such as IKEA, Eneco, and Syngenta Group.