Ascent: Inclusion & Diversity

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.

What Kind of Diversity Unlocks Innovation?

Adopting a multidimensional view of diversity will accelerate your organization’s success, according to Women in Innovation Forum NY speaker Laura Sherbin.

BY Jasmine Zhu May 22, 2018

‘The Future Belongs to Women’ + 3 Other Work Mega-Trends

The World Economic Forum has identified four mega-trends for the future of work, and they raise the bar for the events industry.

BY Michelle Russell May 16, 2018

PCMA President & CEO Sherrif Karamat Launches Ascent CEO Promise

As part of an ongoing effort to promote diversity and inclusivity across the events industry, PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat, CAE, on Monday launched the Ascent CEO Promise during IMEX Frankfurt. The promise asks CEOs to commit to embracing a culture of inclusiveness in their organizations and events.

May 14, 2018

Inclusivity Helps Destinations Prosper

A recent report by the Urban Institute identifies U.S. cities whose economic growth corresponded with the inclusion of low-income residents and communities of color.

BY Michelle Russell May 1, 2018

Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality

How can we distinguish between those three goals for the best possible outcome at business events?

BY Michelle Russell May 1, 2018

Inclusivity Helps Destinations Prosper

A recent report by the Urban Institute identifies U.S. cities whose economic growth corresponded with the inclusion of low-income residents and communities of color.

BY Michelle Russell May 1, 2018

Is the All-Male Panel on the Endangered Species List?

Amid new reports of gender inequity at scientific conferences, there are signs that change is in the air.

BY Barbara Palmer April 27, 2018

A Teachable Moment for Implicit-Bias Training

Attorney Paulette Brown is a pioneer in training professionals to recognize implicit bias, and working to make sure that everyone has a seat at the table.

BY Michelle Russell April 17, 2018

Gender Pay Gap in the Events Industry

On Equal Pay Day, we take a look at gender wage inequity in the events industry. Help us update that data by participating in this year’s Annual Salary Survey.

BY Michelle Russell April 9, 2018

Men Are Rewarded for Getting Angry at Work. Women, Not So Much.

Men are rewarded for ‘flying off the handle’ in the workplace, while women have been conditioned to mask their anger, according to ‘Mean Men’ author Mark Lipton. What gives?

BY Casey Gale April 2, 2018

Manels, the Gender Avenger is Coming After You

Activists take aim at male-dominated speaker line-ups.

BY Barbara Palmer March 28, 2018

How to Start Addressing Diversity and Inclusion Issues at Your Events

As you work to make sure that your program will make everyone feel welcome, consider these valuable lessons.

BY David McMillin March 26, 2018

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