Articles tagged “inclusion”

Sharing a venue with a polarizing group or a rival corporation can cause all sorts of issues. But how can planners avoid it?

Vibrant online event communities may be difficult to build, but many can help create successful in-person events. They can help drive content, tap into new audiences, and keep conversations real. 

The labor shortage continues to be an issue, and many event companies are successfully combating it by eliminating the need for a college degree.

Anca Platon Trifan, founder, creator and CEO of Tree-Fan Events & head of Events: Demystified podcast, on increasing female representation in event production, collaborating with competitors, and the importance of physical and mental fitness.

There is no more trusted space for disseminating information than an in-person event. Are you using this to your advantage?

Google Xi Days colored outside the lines, shifting paradigms to create an all-encompassing future for the events industry.

Despite the gains made with gender equality, there is still a long way to go. We look back at our coverage of equality and equity in the meetings industry as we focus on moving forward. 

For an event to be truly successful, it must instill a feeling of belonging, which in turn is an act of inclusion. That is exactly what Google's Xi Days did.

Julie Coker, CEO and President of the San Diego Tourism Authority, discusses community; mentorship; destination boycotts; and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Corporate planners are building new centers of event excellence in new and collaborative ways. Some aim to inspire the entire meetings industry, while others focus on standardizing their event design and procurement processes.