# Event Details - **Event Name**: Furness Autism Expo 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an all-day expo by and for autistic people. A day of information, exploration, and celebration of the local autistic community.About this EventWelcome to the Furness Autism Expo - an all-day conference that will give you the opportunity to learn more about autism.Whether you're a working professional, a parent/carer, and/or an autistic person yourself. We hope there will be something of interest for everyone who attends.Furness Autism Expo will include:Speakers - Various talks and panel discussions from local autistic people and professionals. Focusing on subject areas including creativity, diagnosis pathways, employment, mental health, and more! (see full agenda below).Community Showcase - Stalls hosted by various charities, community groups, and statutory services that work with autistic people.Information Hub - A space full of books and other resources relating to autism for you to browse during the day or take away with you.Sensory Space - An opportunity to try and be shown lots of fidgets and sensory equipment, hosted by local occupational therapist, Hanna Munro.Film Screening - A lived experience film screening platforming various local autistic voices. Produced by Alex Taylor.The Furness Autism Expo CIC (Community Interest Company) was established late last year following a series of committee meetings including local autistic individuals and members from organisations including Autus Cumbria, National Autistic Society Furness Branch & Triple A Project (All About Autism).Agenda🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AMKeynote Speech - Welcome To The Furness Autism ExpoHost: Caleb Staples🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMTalk - The Adult Autism Pathways ProjectHost: David Willis🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMIn Conversation. - Adolescent & Adult Diagnosed LifeHost: Caleb Staples🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMTalk - Burnout & Shutdown in AdolescenceHost: Jemma Swales🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMTalk - Autism Informed Therapeutic PracticeHost: Daniel Tyson🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMTalk - Autism In The WorkplaceHost: Janine Booth🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:10 PMPanel - Autism & CreativityHost: Caleb Staps - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barrow-in-furness/furness-autism-expo-2026/100001982539666511 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, entertainment, nonprofit, charities, health-wellness, meetups, conferences, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Barrow-in-Furness - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Bridge - **lat**: 54.1120603 - **long**: -3.2279802 - **full address**: The Bridge, 11-15 Portland Walk, Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Furness Autism Expo 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/66ec755847bfe8e216ef623fa27fcec04c14612542affb05fe10f82c99585258-rimg-w1200-h600-dc226975-gmir.jpg?v=1771796999 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Furness Autism Expo 2026 being held? - **A:** Furness Autism Expo 2026 takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Bridge, 11-15 Portland Walk, Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Furness Autism Expo 2026? - **A:** Furness Autism Expo 2026 is organized by Furness Autism Expo. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Furness Autism Expo 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barrow-in-Furness, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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