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Ascent: Inclusion & Diversity
Who’s Asking Questions and Why?
Bill Reed, chief event strategy officer for the American Society of Hematology, offered insights from his research and experience on the issue of men dominating Q&A conference sessions, after listening to a Convene Podcast episode on that topic.
Making Your Events Inclusive for Neurodiverse Attendees
The CEO of an organization founded to amplify autistic voices shares how to make events more welcoming to neurodivergent people.
‘Let’s Have These Conversations’ About Civil Rights
An annual summer event produced by the Big Ten Conference for student athletes brings the United States’ civil rights history to life.
More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation
Visit Salt Lake and Destination Toledo are two of the growing number of CVBs that have recently earned autism travel accreditation, after learning about how Mesa, Arizona, is breaking new ground for inclusive travel.
A Fundraiser With Soul — and New Soles
How Association Forum made its awards gala a less stuffy affair.
Nobel Laureate Shows How ‘Greedy Work’ — and the Lack of Workplace Flexibility — Fuels Gender Pay Inequity
Harvard University’s Claudia Goldin, the winner of this year’s Nobel Prize for economics, links the gender pay gap to time pressures on women with children. How does that play out in the business events industry — and what can our industry do to help narrow the pay gap in other sectors?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ‘Actively Practiced at Every Level’
In an EduCon 2023 session, DEI consultant Zoe Moore shared how event professionals can integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of their organizations’ operations by implementing a supplier diversity program.
Why Event Organizers Need to Be Aware of Transgender Attendees’ Event Journey
In a PCMA EduCon panel moderated by Glenn Stress, vice president of global B2B events and programs for Marriott International, a gender-diverse panel discussed barriers that members of the LGBTQ+ community face when traveling to events.
Making Your Meeting More Accessible
Two wheelchair accessibility tours at EduCon gave event organizers a first-hand experience navigating an event on two wheels rather than two feet.
Elevating Women in Business Events
A June 26 PCMA EduCon session will explore the challenges unique to women in their careers and how they can chart a path to leadership. Plus, participants will get a sneak peek of proprietary research on this topic.
The Long-Awaited Opening of a New Museum Coincides with Juneteenth
Two decades in the making, the International African American Museum and gathering space in Charleston, South Carolina, will trace the untold stories of enslaved Africans brought to the U.S.
Want Better Pay? Take a Hike
A new Stanford study suggests that women can get more out of what they want in negotiations, including salary discussions, if they step away from the negotiating table and go for a walk instead.