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Genuine Connect 2025

Join Us in Houston on July 29th at Rice University

Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and connected! You are invited to a dynamic and impactful event dedicated to advancing the lives of the neurodivergent community through focused discussions on Data Driven Insights, Employment, and the Power of Inclusion through Sports. Mark your calendars for a day of insightful learning, collaborative networking, and meaningful engagement.

 Rice University, Houston, TX

Featured Keynote: Dani Bowman

About Dani

Dani Bowman is a young and talented animator, artist, and entrepreneur on the Autism Spectrum who is passionate about using her skills to help others and her dedication to inclusion and diversity. Despite being diagnosed with autism at age 3 and nonverbal until 6 Dani has overcome these challenges to become an accomplished artist, animator,and inspiring speaker. She founded her own company, DaniMation, when she was just 14 years old, and DaniMation UK in 2019. Dani has taught animation to over 3000 students with autism and premiered 14 short films at San Diego ComicCon. As a national speaker and cast member of Love on the Spectrum, Dani uses her platform to inspire and mentor others.

2025 Conference Themes

Data Driven Insights

Driving Inclusion Through Sports

Employment as a Differentiator

Experts from diverse fields will share insights on how data from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research can help shape solutions to improve the lives of the genuine community.

Employment as a Differentiator

Driving Inclusion Through Sports

Employment as a Differentiator

Real world examples and expertise on how genuine inclusion fosters organizational capabilities and opportunity in enterprise and entrepreneurial ventures.

Driving Inclusion Through Sports

Driving Inclusion Through Sports

Driving Inclusion Through Sports

Driving inclusion through sports and building on the La Liga Genuine Methodology around the world.

What to expect...


  • Igniting Inspiration: Hear from an exciting and diverse lineup of expert speakers – thought leaders, self-advocates, and innovators – who will share their expertise and inspiring stories across our key focus areas. Prepare to be informed, inspired, and motivated!
  • Neurodiversity and our community: Senior leaders in academia, employment, government, and sports will highlight current insight on the impact of neurodiversity  within our communities.
  • Unlocking Employment Potential: Explore proven strategies and best practices from Fortune 500 companies to tap into a unique talent pool and empower individuals with diverse abilities to achieve their career aspirations and hear from a group of innovators and entrepreneurs who are creating life-changing businesses and opportunities
  • Championing Inclusion Through Sports: Discover the transformative power of sports as a platform for inclusion, building confidence, fostering teamwork, and celebrating abilities.
  • Connecting Across Communities: This is a unique opportunity to network and collaborate with a diverse audience, including individuals from academia, small businesses, corporate entities, nonprofits, self-advocates and more.

Our Leadership Team

Stay Tuned! Event Registration and further details are coming soon!

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