Events

Throughout 2026 I will be hosting online seminars, talks and even lectures – all will have at least 300 tickets available so book your place now! I’ll be bringing all my experience as both an author and speaker to these events, so expect lots of information, explanations and suggestions!

Autism events. Black and white image of me sitting at a desk. I am a white middle aged man with a beard.
Wednesday 19th
August2026
Autism and InteroceptionDive into how sensing your body differently can shape the autistic experience in this short, chilled out meetup.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/interoception-and-autism-tickets-1995425439204?aff=oddtdtcreator
8pmOnline
Wednesday 26th
August2026
Back to School – Autism and SchoolHow to help our autistic children manage the transition of going back to school.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/back-to-school-tickets-1995425848428?aff=oddtdtcreator
7pmOnline
Tuesday 1st
September2026
Different Minds Meet the AuthorBook signing and talk about the interplay between autism and education explored in my new book Different Minds
https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/product/book-and-ticket-pete-wharmby-different-minds-how-we-can-help-our-autistic-school-children-thrive
6pmManchester – Books and Friends
Thursday 3rd
September2026
Different Minds Launch PartyJoin me to celebrate the launch of my new book, Different Minds!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991548468079?aff=oddtdtcreator
7pmOnline
Wednesday 9th
September2026
Different Minds and Parenting Your Autistic ChildBook signing and conversation between Pete Wharmby and Lisa Galley
https://www.waterstones.com/events/pete-wharmby-in-conversation-with-lisa-galley/london-trafalgar-square
7pmLondon – Trafalgar Square Waterstones
Thursday 10th
September2026
Different Minds and Parenting Your Autistic ChildBook signing and conversation between Pete Wharmby and Lisa Galley
https://howbraveisthewren.com/product/different-minds-autism-education-event-w-peter-wharmby-lisa-galley/
6pmBirmingham – How Brave is the Wren
Tuesday 15th
September2026
Different Minds and Parenting Your Autistic ChildBook signing and conversation between Pete Wharmby and Lisa Galley
https://www.waterstones.com/events/in-conversation-pete-wharmby-and-lisa-galley/bristol-galleries
7pmBristol – Waterstones
Wednesday 16th
September2026
Autism and AlexithymiaJoin me for a discussion on the impact of alexithymia on autistic people – difficulty recognising emotional states
SOLD OUT
8pmOnline
Wednesday 23rd
September2026
Autism and BurnoutJoin me to discuss the reasons for autistic burnout and how we might be able to avoid or manage it.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995429432147?aff=oddtdtcreator
7pmOnline
Tuesday 29th
September2026
Looe Festival of Wordshttps://welcometolooe.com/whatson/looe-festival-of-words-2026/
Looe, Cornwall
Thursday 1st
October2026
In Conversation with Eliza Fricker and Pete Wharmby – SchoolJoin Eliza and Pete as they discuss the realities of school for autistic children and the adults they become
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-pete-wharmby-and-eliza-fricker-school-tickets-1992919488839
8pmOnline
Tuesday 13th
October2026
Neurodiversity NetworkPete will be reading from his new book, followed by time for discussion, questions and networking. Attendees are also welcome to bring copies of Pete’s books for him to sign.
https://www.springfieldsautismsupport.co.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events
4pmSpringfield Academy
Calne, Wiltshire
Wednesday 21st
October2026
Autism and Pain ConditionsJoin Pete as he explores the impact of co-occurring pain conditions for autistic people
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995430379982?aff=oddtdtcreator
8pmOnline
Wednesday 28th
October2026
Autism and Late DiagnosisWhat is it like to be diagnosed as autistic later in life? Join Pete as he explores the ramifications of this.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995431259613?aff=oddtdtcreator
7pmOnline
Wednesday 11th
November2026
Autism and RoutineWhy do autistic people love routine, seemingly, so much? Join Pete as he explores this phenomenon.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995453998626?aff=oddtdtcreator
8pmOnline
Wednesday 18th
November2026
Autism and MaskingWhat is autistic masking? How does it work? What impact does it have? Can we learn to stop doing it? Join Pete as he discusses autistic masking and camouflaging
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995450871272?aff=oddtdtcreator
7pmOnline