Ascent: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

The Secret to This Tech Conference’s Exponential Growth

CodeMash’s move to make the tech conference more accessible and affordable led to a family-friendly event that spawned the spin-off KidzMash just for attendees’ children.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst November 21, 2024

Ask More Questions, Get More Results From Your Negotiations

Negotiation expert Alex Carter, who will present two PCMA Convening Leaders Business School sessions in January in Houston, talks to Convene about a negotiating strategy that’s especially effective for women.

BY Michelle Russell November 13, 2024

4 Ways to Make the Workplace More Equitable

McKinsey & Company’s annual “Women in the Workplace” report sparked author and inclusion strategist Ruchika T. Malhotra to share a few ideas about how organizations can reduce biases and increase equity in the workplace for women and people of color.

BY Casey Gale November 6, 2024

A Slam-Dunk for Accessibility

Before hosting a major wheelchair basketball tournament this year, Richmond, Virginia, worked to make the event welcoming and accessible to all. Here’s what that took.

BY Barbara Palmer November 5, 2024

Making It Safe to Report Bad Behavior at Events

A new study shows that while employees are more aware of their organizations’ policies around ethics, that hasn’t necessarily translated into a higher comfort level reporting concerns or incidents of policy breaches. We spoke to a consultant on how organizers can create and communicate an effective support system at their events.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst October 23, 2024

For Women, Workplace Gains Are ‘Fragile’

McKinsey & Company’s tenth “Women in the Workplace” study reveals that there’s still a lot of work to be done to gain gender parity.

BY Casey Gale October 23, 2024

A New Way of Thinking

One key connection between DEI and sustainability is a shared commitment to challenging the status quo. While technology can help us solve some issues, it alone isn’t enough. We need to think and act in new ways.

BY Sherrif Karamat October 18, 2024

Including and Honoring Indigenous People

A growing number of meeting organizers and destinations have expanded their efforts to recognize and include Indigenous people, and their knowledge and culture, in their events.

BY Convene Editors October 13, 2024

Beyond the Old Boys’ Club: How Women Are Networking Their Way

Research shows traditional networking methods don’t work for women. A growing number of female-only events and spaces are trying to get it right.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst October 11, 2024

Why Are These Women-Only Networking Spaces So Popular?

Convene breaks down the secret sauce behind the Female Quotient’s sassy style of pop-up Equality Lounges.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst October 9, 2024

How Is the DEI Backlash Impacting the Events Industry?

As funding and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives decline in the U.S., event professionals consider the consequences for meetings, destinations, and associations.

BY Barbara Palmer September 25, 2024

It’s Time to Ditch Those Tired Generational Stereotypes

When it comes to succeeding in the workplace, labeling people according to their age means we all lose. Consider shared values instead.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst September 18, 2024

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