Ascent: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Ascent strives to motivate and to educate decision-makers on the business case and best practices for inclusive workplaces and events. Learn more about this initiative.

Here’s Why the World’s Largest Gathering on Women’s Health Chose to Meet in Vancouver

The conference that organizers called ‘a fueling station for people working to achieve a more gender-equal world’ found the perfect fit in Vancouver.

BY Sarah Beauchamp August 20, 2018

Everyone Has a Place at the Table

A new website has made a splash by highlighting the diverse but often overlooked pool of talent in the culinary world, from chefs to speakers.

BY Corin Hirsch August 3, 2018

Racy Presentation Photos Force Scientific Society to Write New Code of Conduct

Attendees at a recent conference were not pleased when the accompanying slide deck for an awards acceptance speech included sexist images. Here’s how the organizers took action.

BY David McMillin August 2, 2018

Everyone Has a Place at the Table

A new website has made a splash by highlighting the diverse but often overlooked pool of talent in the culinary world, from chefs to speakers.

BY Corin Hirsch August 1, 2018

A Banner of Support

A Special Olympics USA Games congratulations banner, signed by attendees of this year’s PCMA Education Conference, helped connect two different events with one uniform message — embracing diversity and inclusion.

July 26, 2018

The Bystander Effect: How to React If You See Someone Being Harassed

Bystander intervention training can help people learn effective ways to react when they see someone else being harassed.

BY Michelle Russell July 17, 2018

What Is the Bystander Effect and What Can You Do About It?

Business-events professionals offer six ways organizations can help circumvent the bystander effect in the workplace.

BY Tatiana Walk-Morris July 17, 2018

Women Do Ask For Raises

Contrary to conventional wisdom, women do ask for raises. They just don’t get them as often as men do, according to a recent study.

BY Barbara Palmer July 6, 2018

What Is the Bystander Effect and What Can You Do About It?

Business-events professionals offer six ways organizations can help circumvent the bystander effect in the workplace.

BY Tatiana Walk-Morris July 2, 2018

What Job Skills Will You Need in 2020?

As technology disrupts industries, the demand for soft skills — including creativity and emotional intelligence — is growing fast.

BY Barbara Palmer June 18, 2018

PCMA Convene Quiz: Are you a “workaholic”?

Studies have suggested about 10 percent of the average population are workaholics. Depending on the context, the term “workaholic” can have many connotations. While some proudly identify as being a workaholic and equate the designation with a solid work ethic, others may view the term negatively as it may indicate prioritizing work above all else. Take this quick quiz to see which camp you fall into and learn why both sides may be right.

June 15, 2018

Suggest Someone For The Ascent Spotlight

The PCMA-Convene Ascent initiative is creating a video series featuring individuals with stories to tell about inclusion and empowerment in the business events industry.

BY Cristi Kempf June 6, 2018

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