ABOUT AU-SOME
Autism Canada is proud to present this year's annual Au-Some Conference on October 25, 2025 from 10 AM - 3 PM EST, during Autism Acceptance Month. The Au-Some Conference is the only Canadian conference in which all of the presentations are created and delivered by neurodivergent individuals, sharing their lived experiences and enriching the lives of everyone in attendance.
It is a day for people to learn about the diversity of the Autism Spectrum and where, together, we will create an inclusive environment for sharing successes and for creating acceptance for those on the spectrum, caregivers
and communities.
Now in its 8th year, the Au-Some Conference is a free, national conference presented virtually to allow us to bring it to hundreds of people in every region of Canada.
Our Presenters
Alex Watts
Hosting the Au-Some Conference and Presenting on How to use AI as a Tool
Alex Watts is an internationally recognized ADHD speaker, advocate, and creative entrepreneur with a career spanning music production, business development, and global storytelling. Known for his candid humour and energetic style, Alex combines lived experience with sharp insight to break down neurodivergence in a way that’s both highly engaging and deeply relatable.
Dani Bowman
Presenting on Rethinking Autism and Employment in Creative Fields
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.
Charlotte Bergslien
Autism, Mental Health & the Power of Online Advocacy
Charlotte Bergslien is a Norwegian content creator and mental health advocate who leverages her online platform to foster community among those on the autism and ADHD spectrums. Self-proclaimed “The Spectrum Girl,” Charlotte opens up about the daily challenges facing neurodivergent women. Dating, friendships, travel, productivity, and self-esteem are key themes that have garnered over 1.5 million followers across her platform.
priyana
Music as a space to talk about your lived experience, creative process, importance of rest, consistency, experimentation
priyana is a South-Asian, autistic, queer singer-songwriter from Toronto. She gained online recognition for blending her two talents, singing and crocheting. A talented folk-indie vocalist, her second album, “Days I’ve Cried This Year,” was released last year. priyana has performed at Toronto’s most iconic venues, dedicated to creating a safe space for listeners through her music.
Andreas Souvaliotis - Misfit Mentor
Entrepreneurship and the impacts/benefits of being on the Spectrum
Andreas Souvaliotis is the founder of Carrot Rewards, Canada's most popular wellness app and the world's first national health rewards program. A decade earlier he started Green Rewards, the world's first mass eco-loyalty platform, which was acquired and fused into the popular AIR MILES program. Andreas has been recognized globally for his achievements and thought leadership in harnessing nudge theory to promote positive behaviour shifts on a mass scale.
Interested in Sponsoring Au-Some?
Join us in empowering neurodivergent voices by sponsoring the Au-Some Conference. Your sponsorship will help us create an inclusive platform for individuals to share their unique experiences, foster understanding, and promote advocacy within the community.
Together, we can make a lasting impact. Explore our sponsorship opportunities today!