Changes

| 1:00 – 1:10 p.m. || '''Welcome''' ||  An Indigenous elder from the Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg nation will open the celebration with a welcome and prayer, The co-hosts will open the event with a land acknowledgement and an overview of the day’s agenda. They will also outline accessibility features available to participants and provide practical information for both in-person and virtual attendees. || Moderators: Annie Godon (OSGG); Dani Marshall (ISC) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

| 1:00 – 1:10 p.m. || '''Welcome''' ||  An Indigenous elder from the Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg nation will open the celebration with a welcome and prayer, The co-hosts will open the event with a land acknowledgement and an overview of the day’s agenda. They will also outline accessibility features available to participants and provide practical information for both in-person and virtual attendees. || Moderators: Annie Godon (OSGG); Dani Marshall (ISC) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

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| 1:10 – 1:30 p.m. || '''Opening remarks from senior leaders''' || Senior leaders from Canadian Heritage and other departments will share words of welcome to participants, highlighting the importance of building a public service that empowers the success of neurodivergent employees. The speakers will highlight the importance of neurodiversity in the federal public service and set the stage for the afternoon’s discussions under the theme “Many minds, one mission.” || Senior leaders (TBD) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

| 1:10 – 1:30 p.m. || '''Opening remarks from senior leaders''' || Senior leaders from Canadian Heritage and other departments will share words of welcome to participants, highlighting the importance of building a public service that empowers the success of neurodivergent employees. The speakers will highlight the importance of neurodiversity in the federal public service and set the stage for the afternoon’s discussions under the theme “Many minds, one mission.” || Isabelle Mondou (Canadian Heritage) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

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| 1:30 – 1:40 p.m. || '''Health break''' || A short break for participants to recharge. In-person attendees can access the decompression room, while virtual attendees are encouraged to take a quick pause. || — || In-person and virtual pause || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

| 1:30 – 1:40 p.m. || '''Health break''' || A short break for participants to recharge. In-person attendees can access the decompression room, while virtual attendees are encouraged to take a quick pause. || — || In-person and virtual pause || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

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| 1:40 – 2:25 p.m. || '''Fireside chat – Leading with inclusion: A conversation with senior leaders on neurodiversity''' || This moderated conversation will bring together senior leaders who identify as neurodivergent or as strong allies. The discussion will focus on how inclusive leadership drives better decision-making, creates supportive workplaces, and strengthens the public service as a whole. || Moderator: Sancho Angulo (Infinity) • Panelists: Senior leaders (TBD) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

| 1:40 – 2:25 p.m. || '''Fireside chat – Leading with inclusion: A conversation with senior leaders on neurodiversity''' || This moderated conversation will bring together senior leaders who identify as neurodivergent or as strong allies. The discussion will focus on how inclusive leadership drives better decision-making, creates supportive workplaces, and strengthens the public service as a whole. || Moderator: Sancho Angulo (Infinity) • Panelists: James Gilbert (ADM, Service and Policy - ESDC), Diane Allan (Associate VP, Programs and Policy - ESDC) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

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| 2:25 – 2:35 p.m. || '''Health break''' || A brief pause before the final panel discussion. Attendees can stretch, refresh, or prepare for the next session. || — || In-person and virtual pause || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

| 2:25 – 2:35 p.m. || '''Health break''' || A brief pause before the final panel discussion. Attendees can stretch, refresh, or prepare for the next session. || — || In-person and virtual pause || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

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| 2:35 – 3:35 p.m. || '''Panel – Embracing change: Neurodivergent public servants on navigating uncertainty''' || A panel of neurodivergent employees will share personal experiences and strategies for managing change in the workplace. Discussion will explore how to navigate shifting priorities, balance competing demands, and adapt to uncertainty in today’s public service environment. || Moderator: Annie Godon (OSGG) • Panelists (TBD) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

| 2:35 – 3:35 p.m. || '''Panel – Embracing change: Neurodivergent public servants on navigating uncertainty''' || A panel of neurodivergent employees will share personal experiences and strategies for managing change in the workplace. Discussion will explore how to navigate shifting priorities, balance competing demands, and adapt to uncertainty in today’s public service environment. || Moderator: Annie Godon (OSGG) • John Ward (CRA), Daniel Paulin (CSC), and Alejandro Gonzalez (IRCC) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

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| 3:35 – 4:00 p.m. || '''Closing remarks and reflections''' || The co-hosts will close the event with a summary of key themes and a message of thanks to speakers, participants, and volunteers. They will also share resources and encourage continued learning and engagement beyond PSNW. || Dani Marshall (Infinity) and co-hosts || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream

| 3:35 – 4:00 p.m. || '''Closing remarks and reflections''' || The co-hosts will close the event with a summary of key themes and a message of thanks to speakers, participants, and volunteers. They will also share resources and encourage continued learning and engagement beyond PSNW. || Dani Marshall (Infinity) and co-hosts || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream