Diversity and Inclusivity

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October 21, 2026Could ditching 'networking' make your events better?The association that redesigned its events around neuroinclusive principles - and saw the changes boost engagement and help drive a 26 per cent rise in bookings for its flagship summit.Read More

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October 9, 2026Wellbeing is more than a Mental Health Awareness DayAs the events industry marks World Mental Health Day, the EICC's Devin Flesch argues that supporting employees means going beyond awareness campaigns to build practical, lasting support into workplace culture.

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October 6, 2026Four in five women in events have experienced harassment on site, survey findsNew research finds 61 per cent of women did not report their most significant incident, while 83 per cent do not know what happens to a perpetrator after a report is made

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September 29, 2026From adjustments to design: how NatWest made its Audit Academy neuroinclusiveDesigning with, not just for, delegates

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July 23, 2026Accessibility by design: why Gen Z expects more from events"Taking part in the panel discussion allowed me to reflect on my generation's perspective and why we treat accessibility as a non-negotiable."

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July 15, 2026UN Women UK backs NOWIE's Big Survey to tackle violence against women in eventsUN Women UK has joined forces with the Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) to support this year's Big Survey.

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June 17, 2026MEN plan second gathering after inaugural meeting successMEN, a peer support network for men in the events industry, is organising a second meet-up following the success of its inaugural gathering.

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June 3, 2026Good intentions aren't enough - why events must close the accessibility gapWhen Jade Spencer, director of operations at BCD Meetings & Events, was invited to attend a parliamentary roundtable on accessibility in events, she joined policymakers, industry leaders and accessibility advocates to discuss one pressing challenge: why, despite growing awareness, disabled attendees still face barriers to participation.

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May 27, 2026The Meetings Show becomes first event industry trade show to introduce dedicated crècheThe Meetings Show will mark a milestone this year as the first meetings, incentives, and events industry trade show to offer a fully staffed on-site crèche for attending families.

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April 24, 2026MEN launches to offer confidential support for men in eventsMEN - Meetings & Event Network - is a new initiative for men in the events industry, providing a confidential, professionally supported space for open conversation about work and life without judgment.

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March 17, 2026One in three neurodivergent workers say employers not catering for needs at eventsResearch shows 30 per cent of neurodivergent workers feel their needs aren't met at workplace events, despite events enhancing job satisfaction.Show More

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