Schwab Dyslexia and Cognitive Diversity Spring Symposium: Pathways to Understanding and Innovation
April 15, 2026
This year's program brought together leading researchers and educators to explore how advances in neuroscience, education, and technology are reshaping our understanding of dyslexia and cognitive diversity. With welcome messages from Dr. Andy Josephson, Dr. Marilu Gorno Tempini, and Governor Gavin Newsom.
Session One Keynote
Dr. Ioulia Kovelman
Session Two Keynote
Dr. Julie Washington
Featured Talks
Nilgoun Bahar, SLP, PhD
Robin Irey, PhD
JaeYeon Kim, PhD
Julian Siebert, PhD
Margo Kersey, BS
Cynthia Valencia-Ayala, PhD
Mónica Zegers, PhD and Mariah Pospisil, MEd










