NLISN Conference
About this Event
NLISN Conference, 16th & 17th July 2026.
St George’s Centre, Leeds.
What will it be like to attend?
NLISN is made by neurodivergent library and information workers, for neurodivergent library and information workers. Because of this, we know it can be daunting attending a conference for sensory, social and cognitive reasons. Our experience with events means you will be well looked after and we have considered how we will make this an inclusive space in full. This will be a low pressure environment, with no social expectations. We do not have online options to attend, so you can be certain you’re in a closed safe environment.Here are some feedback quotes from previous event attendees, talking about what they loved most about NLISN events:“Being in a wholly neurodivergent space for the first time.”“Meeting other ND people/LIS staff - it’s so nice to feel like I’m not the only one!”“It was genuinely one of the best CPD events I've attended. Every session had clear, helpful, practicable advice.”“…to me it felt quite inclusive - breaks were well structured in, the timetable was stuck to… and there were helpful messages about feeling free to drop in and out if needed.”
You can expect short talks, longer talks, and workshops, as well as it always being acceptable to escape to a quieter space - more details and the draft programme are on the NLISN conference webpages.
The first day (16th July) will be exclusive to neurodivergent attendees only, with the conference opened up to neurotypical allies too on the 2nd day (17th July). Conference fees will be kept to a minimum, at £95 for 1 day, or £150 for both days for NLISN members, slightly more for neurotypical attendees on the 2nd day only (see tickets for details).
Lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket prices for each day, but any (optional) evening activities are not included in the price. If you have a dependant or a support worker that you need to bring along to the conference, there is an "add-on" when you book tickets to contribute towards catering costs for them (just below actual costs). You would be responsible for the behaviour of any additional dependants or support workers that accompany you.
Exact timings will be confirmed in April, but are expected to be 10:00 to 16:00 on both days.
Any neurodivergent LIS worker / student who joins us (for free) on and/or our is classed as a member of NLISN.
The main spaces for talks will be set out “cabaret style” (chairs set around tables), with a dedicated quiet area with soft furnishings off the same corridor.
The conference location will be St George’s Centre in central Leeds. The venue is accessible, is all on one level, is a short walk from public transport, and is linked to the charity who provides support to the homeless and vulnerable of Leeds from their base in the crypt next door. The catering is provided by Nuture Catering, part of St George’s Crypt.
General car parking is not available on-site, but a number of public car parks are nearby. If you need disability related parking we may be able to book a space for you as the venue has a very small number available, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Our code of conduct is available on the conference webpage, all attendees and accompanying persons will be expected to comply with the code of conduct or will be required to leave the venue.
Refunds are only available up to 14 days before the event (which is when we pay for catering). Sooner than 14 days before the conference, tickets are transferable to alternative attendees instead.
*NLISN, pronounced en-listen, is the Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network, a peer support network for neurodivergent library, archive, and related workers (and students).
Any questions about the conference, including bookings, please contact [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 20.00 to GBP 180.00
