Ascent: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Paying Her Dues, Building Her Toolbox, and Climbing the Ladder
Lanette Myers, CMP, the executive director of catering, conventions and events at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, weighs in on the demands and rewards of working in F&B.
How to Make Your Conference Welcoming to All
Honest feedback from some attendees on how they felt less than part of the community at Risk Management Society’s 2017 conference led to new inclusivity initiatives at this year’s event.
Can Artificial Intelligence Be Unbiased?
Short answer: Yes. But machine learning is only as good as the data it’s based on. And that’s where it gets challenging.
What Kind of Diversity Unlocks Innovation?
Adopting a multidimensional view of diversity will accelerate your organization’s success, according to Women in Innovation Forum NY speaker Laura Sherbin.
‘The Future Belongs to Women’ + 3 Other Work Mega-Trends
The World Economic Forum has identified four mega-trends for the future of work, and they raise the bar for the events industry.
PCMA President & CEO Sherrif Karamat Launches Ascent CEO Promise
As part of an ongoing effort to promote diversity and inclusivity across the events industry, PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat, CAE, on Monday launched the Ascent CEO Promise during IMEX Frankfurt. The promise asks CEOs to commit to embracing a culture of inclusiveness in their organizations and events.
Inclusivity Helps Destinations Prosper
A recent report by the Urban Institute identifies U.S. cities whose economic growth corresponded with the inclusion of low-income residents and communities of color.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality
How can we distinguish between those three goals for the best possible outcome at business events?
Inclusivity Helps Destinations Prosper
A recent report by the Urban Institute identifies U.S. cities whose economic growth corresponded with the inclusion of low-income residents and communities of color.
Is the All-Male Panel on the Endangered Species List?
Amid new reports of gender inequity at scientific conferences, there are signs that change is in the air.
A Teachable Moment for Implicit-Bias Training
Attorney Paulette Brown is a pioneer in training professionals to recognize implicit bias, and working to make sure that everyone has a seat at the table.
Gender Pay Gap in the Events Industry
On Equal Pay Day, we take a look at gender wage inequity in the events industry. Help us update that data by participating in this year’s Annual Salary Survey.