Diversity & Inclusion

How To Guide

Event planning can be a stressful job. Here are some valuable insights and techniques for managing stress and improving wellness, tailored to event planners.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Discover how to honour Black History Month with the theme of Reclaiming Narratives, with authentic storytelling, diverse representation and venues connected to Black culture.

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Accessibility

We sat down with Isaac Harvey, disability advocate and President of Wheels and Wheelchairs, on how we can all make the events industry a more inclusive place.

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Accessibility

Improving the accessibility of our events is crucial. Hear from the panel we hosted at International Confex on the future of accessibility in events.

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Accessibility

In events, inclusivity isn't just a buzzword - it's a necessity. We've worked with some of the leaders in the events industry on guidance for making events accessible: here's a comprehensive guide to help make sure every event you plan is inclusive!

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Accessibility

Accessibility is slowly becoming more ingrained in the conversation around events, but too often it’s only applied to accessibility needs that are visible and immediately apparent. Here, we discuss making events more inclusive for those with invisible disabilities.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We all want to help build an industry we can be proud of, which means working to make our events safer, more inclusive, and more welcoming for all. In this article, we explore what Pride means for the events industry in 2024, and where the future of our industry leads for LGBTQ+ equality.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Planning a Pride-themed event is a great way to show your support for equal rights, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. From educational events to office fundraisers and making your events more accessible to all, here are our top tips on celebrating Pride throughout the year!

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International Women's Day

Honouring International Women's Day, we're highlighting the transformative impact of inclusivity across the globe and events industry.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Our industry can be a tough environment to get into, and we run the risk of leaving new starters feeling overwhelmed and unhappy in events. We spoke to Caitlin Kobrak from Event First Steps about how the events industry can support new joiners in the sector.

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Eventprofs

Struggling to bring on board passionate people to boost your events? We sat down with Robert Kenward to discuss how employers should go about attracting and retaining the best talent in the events industry.

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Diversity & Inclusion

This year, the UN's theme for International Women's Day is 'DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality'. We sat down with 6 women in event tech roles to discuss their careers and advice for others in the industry.

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International Women's Day

The theme of this year's International Women's Day - #BreakTheBias - is one that's hugely pertinent to events. We sat down with Lauralee Whyte, founder of SPECTRUM Speakers and Entertainers, to discuss what breaking biases looks like for the industry.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Gabrielle Austen Browne, Co-Founder of Diversity Ally, shares her expert insights on why accessibility is so important and how venues make themselves more inclusive.