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Ascent: Inclusivity in Business Events
This Biennial Meeting Is a Divine Collaboration
How a national leadership conference amplifies the impact of a powerful network of Black Greek-letter fraternities and sororities.
Unpacking the European Accessibility Act
Frank Wächter, senior digital marketing manager at Congrex Switzerland, is working to raise awareness of barriers to accessibility at events.
This Negative TikTok Became a Teachable Moment
How a TikTok video berating hotel and conference staff at the National Federation of the Blind’s convention was turned into a learning opportunity.
How the Society of Women Engineers Earned a Gold Award for Events
The 50,000-member association designed a record-breaking annual conference by focusing on inclusivity and safety.
A New Event Embraces Neurodivergence
The launch of a new event, designed to celebrate and support those who identify as having brains that are wired a little differently, provides insights for designing neurodivergent-friendly meetings.
Best Practices for Inclusive Events
Accessibility expert John Sage thinks the events industry has the potential to remove more barriers for travelers with disabilities. His company is helping to define what that looks like.
Hospitality Meets Diversity Through Queer Destinations Certification
Since its inception in 2019, Queer Destinations has provided more than 400 partners — from hotels and tourism boards to most recently, a music festival — with training to become inclusive of LGBTQ+ travelers.
How to Make Belonging the Centerpiece of Your Events
DEI expert Ritu Bhasin shares seven tips for creating authentic, inclusive, and emotionally resonant event experiences.
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.
Ask More Questions, Get More Results From Your Negotiations
Alex Carter led two PCMA Business School sessions on negotiating during Convening Leaders 2025. But this United Nations negotiation trainer and Columbia Law School professor didn’t help participants prep for battle: Her approach is more about steering than winning.
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.
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.