Diversity and Inclusivity

AdobeStock accessibility

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."Read More

DEI and ESG

April 15, 2025Diversity strategies shouldn't be a tick-box exercise to win contractsAgencies that once shouted about their EDI credentials as a point of difference are now realising it’s not enough to say “we’re inclusive” or “we value diversity."

Freepik neurodiversity

April 10, 2025What can neurodiversity teach the events industry?Neurodiversity isn’t a weakness, it’s an untapped source of creative power. And in an industry defined by moments that move people, why wouldn’t we want more minds that think differently?

Broadsword accessibility guide

April 9, 2025Broadsword releases accessible event guidesBroadsword has released two guides on accessibility and inclusion to help event professionals create more accessible and inclusive live and virtual events.

alcoholfree

March 31, 2025Mindful consumption - catering to modern preferencesNatacha Allen, head of commercial events at the Royal College of Physicians, on the changing attitudes to alcohol at events.

How can the four day week work for the industry

March 26, 2025How can the events industry make the four-day week work?Over 200 UK companies have already signed up to it, employees want it, and industries from finance to tech are making it work. But in the events industry? We still think we’re too ‘always on’ to even consider it.

It's a dog's life - at a trade show?

March 24, 2025It's a dog's life - at a trade show?Realise co-founder Richard John took his beloved rescue pups Sasha and Bailey to Barcelona on a bleisure trip. Now he asks whether event organisers should be more accommodating to delegates who want to bring their pets...

neurodiversity

March 21, 2025EICC and The Power of Events launch neurodiversity researchTo mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, the EICC is conducting research via The Power of Events Industry Insight app to understand neurodiversity perceptions in the events sector.

International Women's Day: ‘We can’t wait 133 years for gender parity’

March 7, 2025International Women's Day: ‘We can’t wait 133 years for gender parity’At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

chs leeeeeds

December 10, 2024CHS Leeds 2025 registration is now openCHS Leeds 2025 registration is open for the event on 25 March at the Royal Armouries, featuring a 'Welfare' theme focused on inclusivity, wellbeing, and care.

FF15 University Challenge

November 26, 2024'As an industry, we need to act now': FF15 launches University ChallengeFast Forward 15 (FF15) has launched the University Challenge to connect event management students with industry opportunities and address a potential talent crisis in the sector.Show More

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