Weird Pride Lightning Talks (2026)

​Weird Pride Day is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, and reject the stigma associated with being weird.

​The sixth annual Weird Pride Day is on Wednesday the fourth of March. This year's has the theme of Weird Pride in a hostile world.

​AMASE will be running a Lightning Talks-style online event to celebrate, together with Stimpunks. Weird Pride Day is for celebrating the diversity of humankind and encouraging pride in the things that make us 'weird'.

​This will be a space for short talks related to being weird, or being seen that way. For example, you could talk about what makes you weird, or what other people seem to think makes you weird; about a book, song, film or TV show that celebrates non-conformity, and what it means to you; how you learned to embrace your peculiarities, and what barriers you faced; or about how to be safe and respectful while staying true to your weird nature.

​Everyone is also welcome to just attend and enjoy!

​Sign Up to Talk

​If you are interested in delivering a talk of 7 minutes or less on a topic related to weirdness, please sign up via this form.

​About AMASE & Stimpunks

​AMASE is an Autistic People’s Organisation based in Edinburgh. All full members are autistic, and our goal is to help autistic people to make each other’s lives better through community events and peer support, advocacy and education.

​Stimpunks was forged in the quest for survival and inclusion. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built by and for neurodivergent and disabled people, offering 'Mutual Aid and Human-Centered Learning'.

​Support Our Work

​This workshop is hosted by AMASE and Stimpunks. Although the session is free, you might consider donating to us to allow us to continue our work. Donations will be split equally between our organisations.