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A-Fest 2026: A Festival Celebrating Autism and Autistic Individuals

Tuesday 24 February 2026 | 9:00am – 3:00pm

The Springfields Academy, Calne, Wiltshire

Join us for A-Fest 2026 – a day dedicated to celebrating autism, autistic voices and identities, and sharing inclusive practice that supports autistic young people.

A-Fest brings together autistic advocates, families, educators, therapists, researchers and professionals for a neuro-affirming day of learning, connection and celebration 

Keynote: Autistic Belonging – One Culture, Many Lives
Delivered by Dr Angela King, late-discovered autistic advocate 

Choose From 20+ Inspiring Workshops
Across the day, you’ll choose four sessions from a programme of 20+ workshops, including:

Pete Wharmby – Getting the Small Things Right
Sarah Helton – Autism and Grief
Jo Dennis-Minns – Comic Strip Conversations
Tracie Coultas-Pitman – Advancing Autism Education
Remie Colledge – Words to My Younger Self
Alice Hoyle – SensoRSE
Amanda Hind – Intersectionality: Black Autistic Women & Girls
Dean Beadle – An Autistic Perspective on OCD

Expect authentic lived experience, practical insights, research-informed strategies, and reflective learning.

Tickets are £80 per person, including:

Keynote session
Four workshops of your choice
Refreshments at break and lunch
Book your place via our GoodHub page

Book now: goodhub.com/go/afest26
Or for an invoice, email: autismsupport@springfieldsacademy.org

 
A Day of Community, Connection & Celebration

Whether you are an educator, practitioner, family member, or simply passionate about championing autistic voices, A-Fest 2026 is for you.

Come and learn, share experiences, amplify autistic voices and join our movement for inclusion, belonging and joyful autistic futures.

We can’t wait to welcome you to A-Fest 2026!

We're delighted to offer a new series of events and webinars aimed at parents, families and carers. Our first event takes place with Dean Beadle on Thursday 22nd May. Full details are on the flyer below and you can book your place here.