We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 2025 Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity National Conference, presented by Neurodiversity at Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute! The conference will take place at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23 and 24, 2025. Please read on for details regarding the event and your participation.
Conference Dates and Times
Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 24, 7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Registration opens at 7 a.m. on Oct. 23 in the West Foyer (second floor).
Conference Agenda
For the full conference agenda, please click here.
Location/Hotel
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
401 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21201
443-573-8700
See where the hotel is on a map
Event Locations
For a map of the venue, please click here.
First Floor
- Breakout sessions: Johnson A and B and Peale A–C
- Speaker Ready Room: Latrobe
Second Floor
- Keynotes and plenaries: Holiday Ballroom 4–6
- Meals and receptions: Holiday Ballroom 4–6
- Registration and Help Desk: West Foyer
- Sensory room: Blake
Captioning
Captioning will be available on the screens in all breakout session rooms, as well as for all keynotes and plenaries.
Getting Around
Parking options: The hotel’s parking garage entrance is at 213 S. Paca St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Self-parking is available at the hotel for $35 a day. Please visit Spot Angels or Spot Hero for additional locations and pricing.
Event Highlights
- Thursday evening networking event: Connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting while enjoying complimentary heavy appetizers. This event is free and open to all registered conference participants—don’t miss this great opportunity to unwind and network!
- Friday luncheon—Excellence in Neurodiversity Awards: Celebrate the amazing achievements of—and honor individuals dedicated to—promoting inclusion.
Get the Event App!
The Whova event app is your source for all conference information, and it must be downloaded to rate individual breakout sessions. Please use these instructions to download and join the Whova app from your mobile device.
Navigate the Venue With the RightHear App
RightHear transforms public and private venues into accessible environments by providing real-time audio guidance and location-based information. Download the free app via iOS or Android to access accessibility spots throughout the venue.
Help Desk
The Help Desk, located in the West Foyer (on the second floor), will be available throughout the conference to assist you with any questions, accommodations and support, and to provide you with any event-related information you may need.