The ADHD & Women Summit - London 2026
About this Event
Research shows that in childhood, boys are diagnosed with ADHD 3-4 times more than girls. By adulthood, the ratio evens out to nearly 1:1 highlighting how girls and women with ADHD are often misdiagnosed and misunderstood in the medical framework.
With increased diagnoses and growing strains on the NHS and other support services, the ADHD & Women Summit aims to increase awareness and knowledge on the specific issues women with ADHD face.
This will be Seed Talks’ largest event to date, with our best speakers, most engaging workshops and favourite partners all in one space.
🧬 Discover practical knowledge for navigating life with ADHD
👭 Connect and network with like-minded individuals with dedicated connection & networking sessions
🎓 Hear from leading experts – including those with lived experience and those working in the field
👩🏫 Immerse yourself in a full day of talks and workshops
Our Speakers:
Dr Anneka Tomlinson is a Clinical Academic Psychiatry Fellow working at the University of Oxford. Having worked with and treated many adults with ADHD, she now focuses on targeted individualised treatment in mental health, particularly ADHD and mood disorders. Dr Tomlinson works in the Oxford Precision Psychiatry Lab (OxPPL) with Professor Andrea Cipriani and has been published widely in the field of mental health. In addition, she also works alongside Professor Samuele Cortese (ADHD international expert) at the University of Southampton on a number of projects on ADHD including projects identifying treatment predictors in patients with ADHD.
Dr Liz Murray is a doctor, author, speaker, and health advocate working at the intersection of medicine, lived experience, and systems change. After experiencing firsthand the realities of delayed diagnosis and fragmented healthcare, Liz began developing new frameworks to better understand the hidden emotional, functional, and societal impacts of chronic illness and diagnostic delay. Her work focuses on translating patient experience into practical models that improve outcomes for both patients and professionals. Liz has extensive interest in educating women around the particular importance of understanding the impact of being ADHD whilst experiencing menstrual health conditions and in particular hormone sensitivity, fearing too many women aren’t approached with the holistic approach to such a diagnosis as it deserves.
Sarah Osborne is an award-winning nutritionist, emotional eating specialist, and ICF ADHD Advanced Coach. She is the founder of So Nutrition - a leading UK nutrition practice dedicated to ADHD - and has worked with hundreds of clients to rebuild their relationship with food through evidence-based, neurodivergent-friendly care. Sarah regularly speaks at national events, including TEDx, ADHD UK, and The Sleep Charity. With lived experience in her own neurodivergent family and a background in corporate life, she brings both professional expertise and personal empathy to every talk. Sarah is the author of four books on ADHD and eating behaviour, and a passionate advocate for a compassionate, science-backed approach to nourishment that works for real life.
Dr Jane Sedgwick-Müller is a senior lecturer, researcher in adult ADHD and an advanced mental health nurse practitioner. She is also an ADHD psychosocial therapist/coach, executive board member of the UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN) and professional advisory committee member of ADDISS: The National Charity for ADHD Information & Support.
Hayley Broughton-McKinna is a qualified Associate Psychological Practitioner with over 10 years of professional experience across the Criminal Justice System, non-profit sector, and the NHS. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Manchester and a Postgraduate Diploma as an Associate Psychological Practitioner from the University of Central Lancashire. Now serving as Training Director at PMAC, Hayley specialises in delivering psychologically informed, bespoke training and support to organisations across the UK, helping to translate evidence-based approaches into practical, impactful workplace solutions.
Amanda Perry is a UK-based ADHD business mentor, speaker, and neurodiversity consultant. Diagnosed with ADHD, she rebuilt her own business around her brain - and now helps other founders and leaders do the same through her Brain First approach. Amanda works with ADHD entrepreneurs and business owners to design sustainable, profitable businesses that work with their neurodivergent thinking rather than against it. Her book, Brain First Business, sets out the full picture for ADHD founders - from understanding how the ADHD brain works, to building a business that genuinely fits it. A recognised voice on ADHD and entrepreneurship, she is a regular contributor to media features and events on neurodiversity in business.
Lisa Smith is a BANT-Registered Nutritionist specialising in functional nutrition and a senior lecturer at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is also the co-founder of NEDDE Training, an organisation dedicated to redefining how professionals support neurodivergent individuals. Lisa takes a holistic, individualized approach to mental and physical health - believing that well-being isn’t about following a one-size-fits-all protocol but rather understanding each person’s unique needs beyond a diagnosis. With a deep knowledge of the connection between nutrition, hormones, and neurotransmitters, Lisa helps neurodivergent individuals build a healthier relationship with food. She offers hope to those struggling with disordered or distressed eating while addressing symptoms like low mood, anxiety, and depression through targeted nutritional support.
More talks and speakers to be announced in 2026
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Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM
Talks start
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 11.34 to GBP 63.94
