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We are excited to announce the dates for our 2027 Tapping into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity National Conference! Join us at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center October 25-27, 2027, as we bring together forward-thinking professionals dedicated to unlocking potential in the workforce.
This conference is a catalyst for collaboration, innovative ideas, and actionable strategies that drive workplace success. Attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain insights from industry leaders, and connect with a network of change-makers. Together, we’ll explore new ways to harness untapped talent and shape the future of work.
Our mission has always been to empower individuals with disabilities and expand workforce opportunities. While this remains our priority, we know progress comes through collaboration.
As a model event for accessibility, the Tapping into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity National Conference brings together employers, educators, service providers, self-advocates, and community leaders to drive dialogue, innovation, and action. Together, we are creating workplaces that expand access, unlock potential, and foster success at every level.
Take a look at the 2025 conference photo gallery to see the collaboration, innovation, and impact that make this event so powerful. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience in 2027!
Location
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Boulevard E, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Date
October 24-26, 2027
Important Dates
- Sponsorships open: Sept. 9, 2026
- Call for proposals open: Jan. 4, 2027
- Early-bird registration opens: June 7, 2027
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Who Should Attend:
This event welcomes a diverse audience, including:
- Business, nonprofit, and education leaders (HR, talent acquisition, workforce development, senior management)
- State and federal policymakers, elected officials, and staffers
- Industry professionals
- Agency administrators and workforce development specialists
- Business owners and hiring managers seeking to expand their talent pool
- Service providers
- Including but not limited to, veteran services, developmental disabilities, and second chance employment
- Professionals and job seekers looking to enhance career opportunities
- Family members and mentors advocating for workplace empowerment
- Advocates and change-makers driving forward-thinking employment practices
- Educators and career development professionals
- Researchers and representatives from organizations advancing workforce strategies
2025 Presenters and Schedule
Interested in the conference? View our 2025 conference schedule to better understand what to expect in 2027.
Conference Co-Chairs
Stacey Beichler (formerly Herman), MS Ed., CESP (left) and Maeve Snyder (right) are the co-chairs of Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity, a national conference presented by Neurodiversity at Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Beichler is the assistant vice president of neurodiversity and community workforce development at Kennedy Krieger. Her role includes the creation and supervision of programs designed to support individuals with disabilities as they transition to the workforce and access their community.
Snyder is a project coordinator for the Neurodiversity at Work department at Kennedy Krieger, specializing in event coordination. She joined the team in 2023 and assists Herman in planning and executing the annual Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference.
