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From Values to Conditions: What Inclusion Requires in Practice
Inclusion is one of the most frequently used words in the global meetings industry, yet far less attention is paid to the conditions required to make it real. When events cross borders, laws, and legal systems, participation is not experienced equally. From sexuality and gender identity to race, disability, and socio-economic status, inclusion cannot rely on intent alone. It must be designed, guaranteed, and upheld in practice, especially when it becomes inconvenient.
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5 days ago4 min read
When Inclusion Becomes Optional: A Harder Conversation for the Global Meetings Industry
Inclusion was never meant to be optional. Yet across the global meetings industry, it is increasingly treated as a “nice to have” rather than a non-negotiable. When accessibility, LGBTQ+ visibility, or racial equity are dropped to avoid discomfort or risk, neutrality becomes a choice. Inclusion that only exists when convenient is not inclusion at all.
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5 days ago3 min read
Business Events: Champions for Human Rights
Every event is a stage. On that stage, we choose what kind of world we want to project. Will it be one that silences voices, overlooks...
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Sep 2, 20254 min read
Empowering the Next Generation Through Events
Events hold power beyond networking and knowledge-sharing. They can ignite careers, nurture untapped talent, and contribute to building...
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Jul 21, 20252 min read
How to Create a Sensory-Friendly Conference: Lessons from the Neurodivergent Community
In recent years, there's been a growing call to make conferences and business events more accessible, not just physically but also...
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Jul 1, 20253 min read
Global Goals Week: Are We Part of the Solution?
We must ask ourselves: what role do business events have in helping society achieve the UN SDGs, and are we genuinely invested?
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Sep 15, 20234 min read
World Book Day & Business Events
World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated annually on April 23rd, is dedicated to promoting the value of books and reading and protecting...
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Apr 22, 20232 min read
World Mother Earth Day
World Earth Day is dedicated to raising awareness about protecting our planet and the environment. Its mission is to 'diversify, educate...
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Apr 18, 20232 min read
To Boycott or not to Boycott
That has been the question in 2022. To boycott or not to boycott has made the headlines in the business events industry throughout 2022....
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Dec 19, 20222 min read
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Are we Failing?
It's time to meet with New Intent The fear that face-to-face meetings wouldn’t come back after the pandemic has well and truly been...
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Oct 26, 20224 min read
Inclusive Speaker Line Ups
Diversity Sparks Innovation This is an oldie, but a goodie. The call for speakers and panels to be gender inclusive has been around for...
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Oct 25, 20221 min read
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