Ascent: Inclusivity in Business Events

Ascent strives to motivate and to educate decision-makers on the business case and best practices for inclusive workplaces and events. Learn more about this initiative.

Driving the Future with Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, and Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion and purpose aren’t just “nice to have” elements you can incorporate into your events, experiences and other touchpoints at the last minute.

BY Janet Stovall July 8, 2021

Making an Impact at EduCon

Hospitality Helping Hands participants will put together wheelchairs to donate to the Arizona chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

BY Curt Wagner July 7, 2021

Webinar: Pronouns Are Evolving: Here’s What You Need to Know

My name is Ed and I use he/him pronouns. (Wait, what!?!?) Don’t worry. This is just a way we can do our jobs better and treat people with more respect. We’ll help you navigate your way through this new and evolving world of expanding pronouns that is more than just being ‘grammatically or politically correct’.

BY Sarah Lewis June 29, 2021

Celebrating Juneteenth at Emancipation Park

President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday designating Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, a federal holiday. It marks the day when — as

BY Barbara Palmer June 17, 2021

4 Fallacies Supporting the Argument That It’s Hard to Find Qualified Diverse Candidates

A recent Stanford Social Innovation Review article takes apart the notion that it’s more difficult to find qualified Black professionals than white professionals.

BY Michelle Russell June 8, 2021

Why In-Person AI Conferences Are Critical to Society’s Future

An article in The New Yorker earlier this year clearly spelled out how conferences serve as the de-facto lens for ethical considerations of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

BY Michelle Russell May 28, 2021

5 Ways Bystanders Can Respond to Harassment

With anti-Asian American racism on the rise, Hollaback!, a nonprofit organization fighting harassment of all kinds, has seen a big uptick in requests for corporate training, and offers these tips on how to safely intervene when you witness such confrontations.

BY Barbara Palmer May 26, 2021

Remembering George Floyd

What comes next for Meet Minneapolis, says CEO Melvin Tennant, is being built on a foundation of equity.

BY Barbara Palmer May 24, 2021

Janet Stovall on Getting Serious About Diversity and Inclusion

The PCMA EduCon Main Stage speaker says challenging companies to commit to diversity, inclusion, and equity should come with specific goals — and consequences.

BY Michelle Russell May 19, 2021

Lessons From Lifelong Learner Wanda Johnson

The path to the top doesn’t always follow a straight line. For ASPEN CEO and PCMA Groundbreaker Wanda Johnson, it’s what she did with what she learned along the way that’s made all the difference.

BY Barbara Palmer May 17, 2021

Combatting Racism Against Asian Americans in the Events Industry

Since the start of the pandemic, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community has been the target of hate crimes and discrimination. How can destinations and organizers help attendees from this community feel welcome and safe at in-person events?

BY Casey Gale May 13, 2021

What Event Planner Morgan Prewitt Has Learned Through Events

Her fast-paced career brought Morgan Prewitt many lessons along the way, from when to say ‘no’ to recognizing that no matter how much you feel the imposter syndrome, ‘you belong here.’

BY Curt Wagner April 30, 2021

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