Articles tagged “inclusion”

$2 billion is a high price to pay for extending the Seattle Convention Center. But this investment is not just about hosting more events, it's also about revitalizing the city's neglected downtown core.

Accessibility is a buzzword in the business events industry but is there a true effort to ensure all attendees, including people with disabilities, can participate?

To make your events truly inclusive, representation alone will not do it. They must reflect the diversity of your world.

As the industry continues to feel the effects of the Covid pandemic, several associations that could benefit from deeper pockets have been acquired by PCMA.

With attendee and exhibitor numbers getting closer to pre-Covid figures, the entire meetings industry is hopeful for a strong CES that sets the tone for the rest of 2023.

The Event Manager Podcast by Skift Meetings features leading meeting professionals sharing insights and strategies to succeed in the ever-evolving world of events. These were the most popular episodes of 2022.

There are positive signs that the meetings industry is now more aware of its impact and legacy. An evolved industry – one that thinks beyond itself – is better prepared to play a critical supporting role in dealing with today's global challenges.

Fostering a sense of belonging in event design helps ensure success for all. Google’s Megan Henshall is building a community focused on building a neuro-inclusive future.

John Sage is a manual wheelchair user, after sustaining a T-4 incomplete spinal cord injury in a snow-skiing accident in 2001 at age 22. Since then he has traveled to…

Disruption and uncertainty in the business world brings new challenges for planners. Designing meetings that connect and transform people requires clear thinking and an unwavering focus on human needs.