Articles tagged “diversity”

Accessibility is often treated as a compliance task. A recent conference demonstrates what it looks like when inclusion becomes the operating system, not an afterthought.

A high-profile HR conference is testing the boundaries of “viewpoint diversity” by pairing an anti-DEI speaker with a progressive voice. The choice highlights how fine the line is between sparking conversation and fueling controversy.

Despite political pushback, destination leaders say diverse leadership and supplier practices remain a competitive edge.

At a time when some companies are scrubbing DEI from their websites and annual reports, others in the meetings industry are speaking out about the importance of diversity.

Neurodivergent individuals can account for as many as 1 out of 5 of your attendees. Here’s how to design events with this group in mind.

It's not easy to consider each attendee at every step in the planning process – but it's essential.

After three decades of industry bromance, Patrick Delaney and Pádraic Gilligan are letting go of the steering wheel at SoolNua, handing the keys to an all-female leadership duo.

From robots to rock 'n' roll stages, Money20/20's marketing guru Kathryn Frankson has a knack for turning heads and raising eyebrows. But behind the wild ideas and viral moments is a seasoned innovator with some serious wisdom to share.

When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, one of his first actions was to eliminate DEI efforts at the federal level. The executive order has impacted a Rutgers University DEI conference that has been canceled.

With Gen Z officially surpassing Boomers in the workforce, new values are reshaping industries, including the events sector. According to the Freeman 2024 Event Organizer Trends Data. a workforce that spans five generations is driving change and innovation.