Our Purpose
A unique perspective at the World Economic Forum.
The Davos Neurodiversity Summit (DNS) provides a distinct perspective during the World Economic Forum, representing the diverse neurominority global community. Through engaging discussions, DNS advocates for inclusivity and innovation that leverages the creativity and resilience of neurodistinct individuals.
Who We Are
A global coalition dedicated to creating inclusive progress.
DNS is a coalition of neurodistinct leaders and influencers that convenes annually during the World Economic Forum to amplify the many voices of the neurodiversity community, representing nearly 1 in 5 people worldwide. The mission of DNS is to bring a unique and vital perspective to the forum's major themes, offering insights shaped by diverse ways of thinking and problem-solving.
By engaging in discussion and commentary, DNS works to ensure that global strategies for economic, social, and technological progress are inclusive and equitable — reflecting the strengths and needs of a neurodiverse world. Through its contributions, the coalition challenges traditional paradigms, advocating for innovation that values and leverages the inherent creativity and resilience within the neurodivergent population.
The Story So Far
Built by a community.
Founder
Founded by Dr. Maureen Dunne
Dr. Maureen Dunne
Founder, Davos Neurodiversity Summit
Maureen Dunne is a cognitive scientist who has spent more than two decades working on how organizations can make room for different kinds of minds. She founded the Davos Neurodiversity Summit because the conversations that set the global agenda each January were happening without the people they most affected in the room.
Her own route into that work was not a conventional one. She started at a community college, and became the first community college graduate ever named a Rhodes Scholar — which is a large part of why she believes talent is routinely overlooked rather than absent.
She is the author of The Neurodiversity Edge, and a member of the neurodiversity community herself. She holds a doctorate in cognitive sciences from the University of Oxford.
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