We are pleased to share that our 2025 Conference will be somewhere a little different this time around. Our aim is to provide both an educational environment and somewhere memorable for our younger (and older!) visitors. We will be hosted by Xplore! Science Discovery Centre in the heart of Wrexham, Wales.

Xplore! is a visitor attraction and educational charity in the heart of Wrexham and a subsidiary of Wrexham University.  It’s goal is to share science in exciting and innovative ways with everyone regardless of age, ability, or background which suits Corpal’s own values as a charity, As well as lots of hands on science exhibits the Discovery Centre has a large meeting room for us and a separate room we have hired where people can take a break. Staff will be on hand from the venue itself and Corpal and our schedule will leave plenty of time to enjoy yourselves.

Date

Saturday 28th June 2025

Timings

09.30am (Venue opening, Conference start time TBC) until the venue closing time of 16:30pm

Speakers

More will be added as we confirm:

  • Sarah Birrane – Director, Empowering Equine CIC. Empowering Equine is a community interest company that supports young people and families who are neurodivergent and/or have mental health needs. They provide Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) and a specialist equine and forestry alternative education provision. Sarah will take us through the benefits of EFL for neurodivergent individuals.
  • Toby Underwood – Voice Coach, Bristol School of Acting. Toby has a background in performance and a passion for communication, he works with actors, public speakers, and professionals to develop their voice skills. Toby also has Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum and is an advocate for neurodiversity in the arts. His aim is to use his understanding of voice to empower others, raise awareness, and challenge misconceptions about ACC.
  • Maria Gibney – Marketing Coordinator, Xplore! Discovery Centre. Maria will take us through what the venue has to offer plus how venues such as Xplore! assist neurodivergent individuals in visiting their attractions.

Advice stations

We will have the following additional assistance and advice available:

  • Employability Advice – Peter Davis is the founder of a Career Solutions Company named Birkdale Collective. One of Peter’s specialisations is careers advice for neurodivergent individuals and he will be on hand all day should you have any questions or need any support for yourself or others.
  • Equine Therapy Advice – Sarah will be on hand after her talk to discuss Equine Therapy and it’s benefits.
  • Voice coaching – Toby will have an area to meet him and discuss his journey and work as a voice coach.
  • More to be confirmed

Location

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, 17 Henblas Street, LL13 8AE. More information available here.

Cost

Adult tickets cost £20 this is inclusive of your entry into Xplore! also so no need to pay twice and also covers food. Children are free (please note that there will not be any child care provided)