What is AutistiCon? 

AutistiCon is a FREE annual event which aims to educate, enlighten and share what it really means to be autistic.

First and foremost, AutistiCon exists to serve the autistic community, but anyone with an interest in neurodiversity is welcome.

The event caters for autistic people, families and carers, professionals, business leaders, or anyone with an interest in finding out more about autism and what it means to be autistic.

Autistic people and families / carers are more likely to face financial difficulties so we think it is vitally important that the event remains free to attend. 

Benefits of Sponsorship

AutistiCon sponsorship is a great opportunity to market your brand to an audience which is often overlooked. With over 500 visitors per event, and widespread local media coverage, it can help your organisation with: 

Logo Placement: High-visibility on event websites, programmes, promotional materials, and on-screen during events. 

Media and Social Recognition: Mentions across event newsletters, updates, websites and social media channels. AutistiCon is organised by a steering group of partner organisations, with a wide joint network ensuring significant brand reach across the autistic community and beyond. 

Direct Access to the Autistic Community: Sponsorship provides direct access to a highly engaged audience of autistic people, advocates, professionals, and families, allowing you to gain insights and build trust within a market that is often overlooked. 

Inclusive Brand Alignment: Proving your commitment to the 15-20% of the population that is neurodivergent will demonstrate that your brand values inclusivity for autistic people and those who have other neurological variations such as ADHD, dyslexia and Tourette's. 

Workforce Development: Engaging with events like Autisticon allows you to connect with a talented pool of candidates for recruitment or access information to help you develop more inclusive workplaces and improve internal culture, recruitment and employee retention. 

Corporate Social Responsibility: Sponsorship provides tangible evidence of a commitment to social impact and neuro-inclusion. To find out more about the impact AutistiCon has on our community, hit the button below to view the 2025 impact report.

Connecting With the 'Purple Pound' - A visible commitment to accessibility and inclusion can help you connect with the 'purple pound' which refers to the collective spending power of the disabled community, valued at £446 billion annually in the UK alone. 

AutistiCon 2025 Impact Report

Lights by CeeCee Quinn - from the AutistiCon 2025 Digital Art Exhibition 

Sponsorship Packages 

We are looking to partner with businesses who can provide a suitable venue for the event or help us fund the next AutistiCon event. Previous sponsors include Lloyd's Banking Group, Mid Digital Solutions and Leeds Bradford Airport. 

In addition to the benefits described above, sponsorship packages may include: 

• Autism and neurodiversity training or advice for your organisation, delivered by experts 
  
  
• Stall space at the event, allowing direct contact with your audience 
  
  
• Inclusion of your logo across a significant social media network, as well as in newsletters and updates 
  
  
• An opportunity to speak at the event 
  
  
• Advertising space in event programmes and marketing materials
  
  
• Appearance or advertising on the Leeds Autism Services podcast which has a broad demography of listeners based in the UK and overseas 
   
• Prominent logo displays throughout the event 

If you think you can help, we would love to hear from you! Use the button below to let us know you're interested or ask any questions. 

Get in Touch

To find out more about the event, or to make a donation without becoming an event sponsor, please visit the AutistiCon Event Appeal Page. 

Visit Event Appeal Page