The 2026 Agenda

Below is our conference agenda. We are still in the process of finalising some of our speakers and timings, and so we will update the agenda as soon as the relevant details are confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to revisit this page over time to see how the days are starting to look.

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

Wednesday 16th September 2026

09:00 - 09:30am: Registration & Coffee

09:30 - 10:00am: Introduction

10:00 - 11:00am: Diagnosing ADHD & ASD with Vicki Connell & Ian Groeber

A discussion on how to approach & consider the diagnostic criteria during an assessment.

11:00 - 12:00am: Differential Diagnoses with Zainab Al-Attar & Ian Groeber

Exploration on how to tease apart symptoms & consider differentials during an assessment.

12:00 - 12:30pm: Coffee Break

12:30 - 01:00pm: TBC with Jen Groeber

01:30 - 02:30pm: Lunch

02:30 - 03:30pm: TBC

03:30 - 04:30pm: TBC

Thursday 17th September 2026

09:00 - 09:30am: Welcome & Coffee

09:30 - 10:30am: TBC

10:30 - 11:30am: TBC

11:30 - 12:00pm: Coffee Break

12:00 - 01:00pm: TBC

01:00 - 02:00pm: Lunch

02:00 - 05:00pm: Walk & Talk Debates

Walk beside the Rio Dilar & engage in an open discussion about the philosophy of the work we do, how neurodiversity is perceived, existentialist explorations of diagnoses... go wherever the discussion takes us! For those who do not wish to walk, discussion will also take place at the hotel.

Friday 18th September 2026

09:00 - 09:30am: Welcome & Coffee

09:30 - 10:30am: Creativity In The Context Of Neurodiversity with Jen Groeber

10:30 - 11:30am: Chat with Stephen Wiltshire with Ian Groeber

11:30 - 12:30pm: Coffee Break & Stephen Draws For Us

12:30 - 01:30pm: Neurodiversity & Art with Zainab Al-Attar

14:30 - 15:30pm: TBC

01:30 - 14:30pm: Lunch

Jen will converse on the relevant neurophysiology, and cognitive processes, and how this relates to artistic contributions by way of exploring one of her own tracks.

Stephen Wiltshire MBE, Hon.FSAI, Hon.FSSAA is an artist who draws & paints detailed cityscapes. He has a talent for drawing lifelike, accurate representations of cities, sometimes from memory. He was awarded an MBE for services to the art world in 2006. He studied Fine Art at City & Guilds Art College. Before completing one of his incredible drawings for us, there will be time for a brief chat with Stephen about his art.

How could a neurodiverse artist utilise iconography & symbolism in art? How does this fit in with the supposed 'rigidity' of a condition like ASD? A reflection of how neurodiversity can potentially enhance the artist's vision.

15:30 - 17:00pm: Open Panel Discussion

A final chance for all of us to engage in an open-ended discussion & reflection, and to consider what we may need to explore going forward.

Accomodation

There are a number of local hotels and Airbnbs, but of course, there are lots of rooms at the fabulous Granada Palace, who have shared their room rates with us.

Junior Suite & Breakfast: 201€

177€ without breakfast

Double Room & Breakfast: 171€

147€ without breakfast

Conference Location

Join us in Granada for the inaugural Sierra Sessions, where clinical insights meet creativity in neurodivergence.

Venue: Granada Palace, Monachil

Getting there

You can fly from London to Granada Airport which has public transport and taxis to the city and venue. Alternatively many UK & EU airlines go to Malaga. This is 1.5 hours away with a regular bus to the city centre of Granada. Alternatively, there are plenty of car rental options. The venue itself is well served by public bus and taxi during your stay.