1 in 31 Connection Summit2026
A virtual summit for autism, accessibility, and connection.
Empowering the 1. Connecting the Many.
Join a global virtual summit bringing together advocates, educators, researchers, families, autistic voices, and neurodiversity leaders from around the world.
The Summit Starts In
The Summit Starts In
Registration Opens July 15, 2026
Speaker confirmations are underway. Registration and viewing access will open July 15, 2026.
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The autism community is coming together to make this summit extraordinary.
80+
Speakers
7
Focus Areas
2
Live Weekends
Global
International Speakers
Advocate
Spotlight Series
Meet Our Sponsors
Thank you to the incredible sponsors and partners who make the 1 in 31 Connection Autism Summit possible.
A Global Virtual Autism Summit
The 1 in 31 Connection Summit 2026 is designed to create education, connection, accessibility, and lasting change. This virtual gathering brings together lived experience, professional insight, research, family support, communication access, and innovation in one shared space.
Who Will Be There
Self-Advocates
Spellers & AAC Users
Researchers
Educators
Therapists
Parents & Caregivers
Accessibility Leaders
Technology Innovators
Autistic voices, neurodiversity leaders, and accessibility champions will come together to share insight, lived experience, tools, and conversations that help build a more connected future.
Key Focus Areas
Research
Education
Family & Community
Advocacy
Spellers & Communication
AI Innovation
The summit highlights the conversations shaping the future of autism support, accessibility, communication, education, and inclusive innovation.
Summit Schedule
Four days of panels, presentations, and exclusive spotlight content across two weekends.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Research: Science, Policy & Discovery
Exploring research, lived experience, policy, and discoveries shaping the future of autism and neurodiversity.
Spellers & Supported Communication
Centering communication access, spelling, nonspeaking voices, and the right to be heard.
Family & Community Connections
Practical conversations for families, caregivers, providers, and communities supporting neurodivergent people.
Lunch Break
AI, Innovation & the Future of Accessibility
How technology, AI, and inclusive design are transforming access, communication, and opportunity.
Advocacy: Voices Creating Change
Autistic advocates and changemakers sharing stories, strategies, and action for a more inclusive future.
Live Sessions End
Advocate Spotlight Series & International Spotlight Premieres
Advocate Spotlight Series
Throughout the summit, attendees will enjoy exclusive prerecorded presentations from advocates, professionals, researchers, educators, and international voices sharing their lived experiences, expertise, and innovative ideas.
Spotlight presentations allow each featured speaker dedicated time to share their message in the format that best represents them.
International Spotlight
Celebrating voices from around the world.
Featured international presenters share perspectives from across the globe, helping us build a truly connected autism community.
Summit Impact
90,000+
Facebook Views
30,000+
Podcast Downloads
600+
Expert Interviews
50+
Countries Reached
This summit is more than an event. It is part of a growing global movement creating connection, education, and change.
2026 Summit Dates
Weekend 1
July 31 – August 1, 2026
Weekend 2
August 7 – 8, 2026
The summit will take place virtually July 31 – August 8, 2026, across two weekends to make space for more voices, more access, and deeper connection.
Streaming Information
The free livestream will be streamed on SJ Childs social media channels. Direct viewing links will be published before the event.
Partner With Purpose
Sponsors help support accessibility, amplify autistic voices, and make inclusive education available to more families, professionals, and communities.
Support Accessibility
Help fund captioning, accessible platforms, and inclusive participation tools.
Amplify Autistic Voices
Enable more advocates and self-advocates to share their stories and insights.
Create Lasting Change
Contribute to education that reaches families and professionals worldwide.
Community Ambassador Honorarium
Martin Slyngstad
Community Ambassador
We are proud to recognize Martin Slyngstad as a Community Ambassador for The 1 in 31 Connection. Community Ambassadors help us grow the summit by making meaningful connections, sharing the mission, and helping bring sponsors and supporters into the work.
Through our Community Ambassador Honorarium program, eligible community members may receive a small thank-you honorarium when their connection leads to confirmed sponsor support.
Want to help grow the summit? Learn how you can become a Community Ambassador too.
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