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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July 4, 2024Huge gap between DEI rhetoric and reality in sector, reveals reportMore than half (59 per cent) of eventprofs don’t feel their organisation values DEI, according to Driving Success Through Diversity: Data Report 2024, produced by Diversity Alliance in partnership with CVENT and M&IT.

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June 24, 2024What does AI mean for disabled people and events?Personal and executive coach Rachel Belliere-Wilson explores the effect that AI could have for disabled people in the sector

REACH at Lords

May 28, 2024Major industry players pledge support for events university scholarshipBCD Meetings & Events and ACA Live have pledged to support the REACH University Scholarship Initiative for the 2024 student intake at Bournemouth University.

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March 25, 2024‘There is nothing about us, without us’Ellie Evans explores how eventprofs are respecting Indigenous peoples in business events.

How do you inspire inclusion?

March 8, 2024How do you inspire inclusion?On International Women's Day, meet the female event professionals who are passionate about giving everyone a seat at the table...

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January 23, 2024Final call to complete landmark DE&I surveySponsored by M&IT and Cvent, the Driving Success through Diversity survey is looking to gain a deeper understanding into DEI in the sector, identify improvement areas and create meaningful change.

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December 18, 2023Diversity Now! The boycott questionRory Archibald, founder of New Intent, reveals why boycotts are sometimes the only way to remain true to your DEI values.

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December 7, 2023Trade Show Vegan goes to IBTM WorldM&IT editor Paul Harvey attends his final trade show of the year - but just how easy is to stay plant-based in Barcelona?

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December 6, 2023Access granted - the dos and don'ts of event accessibilityRose Griffiths, event producer at emc3, reveals her dos and don’ts for unlocking inclusion and creating accessible experiences.

Oddity Events launches disability inclusivity playbook

November 8, 2023Oddity Events launches disability inclusivity playbookInclusive Event Design for People with Disabilities: A Playbook for Corporate Event Managers aims to raise awareness of the issue and help corporate event teams start their journey to making events more accessible and inclusive. Show More

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