Lunch-Break Session: N–Exit

N–Exit (Neurodiversion Exclusion Information Technology) – a cookbook to the waste management for neurodivergent audiences…

Conservative estimates show that 15 to 20 percent of humans are neurodivergent. Neurodivergence includes ADHD, autism, dyscalculia, dyslexia, and many other conditions.

One question arises:
How can we ensure accessibility for these potential users?
Alide von Bornhaupt and Stefan Barac speak from personal experience: Lowering peoples’ cognitive load. It definitely makes a difference.

Those two neurodivergent individuals will demonstrate how they perceive digital products. And creators can start to solve problems in a neuro-inclusive manner.

They will present:
– User-friendly design aspects that no standards currently cover
– Current examples that focus on “how not to do it” and “what to avoid,” highlighting what needs to be taken into account
– Showcases how you can make a change toward a less shitty experience

The answer is simple: Let’s build together with people with disabilities!

Dates, times, location

Date: 27 April 2026
Time: ~1:25pm - ~2pm
Location: Exhibition Stage

Who is Alide?

Alide von Bornaupt is a UX strategist, accessibility expert and networker. She doesn’t believe that good products happen by chance.

They are a UX researcher and a IAAP certified specialist in digital accessibility. As a consultant, they have supported projects from a wide range of sectors, from public administration and insurance to industry.

As a networker and initiator, they organise events and meet–ups centred around ProductTank and the Digital Women* community.
Alide uses this diversity of perspectives to make complex systems understandable, inclusive and effective.

Particularly where processes, people and technology intersect, they, as a neurodivergent person, place the emphasis on genuine inclusion.

Who is Stefan

Stefan Barac is an inclusive test mentor and service builder

He can’t count cards like «Rain Man», even though he’s autistic. Just like the character in that film.

Stefan Barac is a certified specialist in usability, accessibility and sustainability. As an industrial designer and engineer, he has gained experience from a variety of perspectives. This combination helps him to improve his work at the interface between people and technology. His focus is on strategic training and the application of accessibility.
Particularly in the ergonomic implementation of processes.