Ascent: Inclusion & Diversity
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality
How can we distinguish between those three goals for the best possible outcome at business events?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Manels, the Gender Avenger is Coming After You
Activists take aim at male-dominated speaker line-ups.
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.