Designing inclusive events with AVoice4All

Now that our IMEX Frankfurt education programme is LIVE, we sat down for coffee with Dale Hudson to learn more about our flagship EDI programme IMEX AVoice4All - thought leadership - in association with Destination Toronto.

The IMEX Talking Point for 2023 is HUMAN NATURE

Our focus on HUMAN NATURE will be about what’s good, constructive and loving about being human; about our positive potential and ability to change, adapt and thrive.

Industry spotlight: How one British company is transforming events as a force for good

Purpose before profit. Ventures, a new events concept from micebook, is on a mission to transform the world of business events. Chris Ventures explains why Ventures has been created and what is needed to transform events as a force for good.

How can we support women in the workplace?

Ahead of She Means Business at IMEX in Frankfurt, we look at the impact of the pandemic on women in business to set the scene for the lively debate that will take place.

5 things you can do to create more inclusive events

Last year the IMEX team were joined by Greg Deshields and Deedra Mills-Hall from Tourism Diversity Matters for an hour-long training session on diversity, equity and inclusion, with a focus on combatting racism.

Speak with us, not for us: Let’s talk about diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship

In the interactive session, Rachel shared her thoughts on allyship, an ongoing process that involves building relationships of trust, consistency and accountability with historically marginalised individuals or groups. Allyship is a continual investment of time in supporting others and taking on their struggle as your own. It’s not an easy journey and requires “critical reflection and intentional action”.

What do aspiring allies do?

On 24 March, Rachel Rosen, seasoned facilitator, educator, and the founder of S.P.A.R.K., will take us on a deep dive into allyship in an education session with members of IMEX’s own Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Squad. Allyship is an ongoing process that involves building relationships of trust, consistency and accountability with historically marginalised individuals or groups. The following is an extract from a blog by Rachel which explores her personal reflections and connections to Kayla Reed’s powerful definition of ‘ally’. You can read the full version here.

Small steps, big impact: An intro to the IMEX Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Squad

Although the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) squad at IMEX has existed for a few years now, we haven’t formally introduced ourselves… On behalf of the squad, our Digital & Content Marketing Executive and Squad member, Rosie Ashman, has written this blog to share what we’ve learned about mobilising a team of people who are passionate about DEI and also to update the IMEX community on some of the projects we’re working on.

A workplace revolution: Sharing what we’ve learned about supporting employees for a more inclusive workplace

How can organisations show up and support their employees’ mental health? Rosie Ashman, Digital & Content Marketing Executive, spoke to Rhiannon Phinbow, Director of People and Talent, about how flexible working, mental health first aiders and support leave can all positively contribute to the health and happiness of your own team.

The seven habits of inclusive leadership

One of the key events in the our calendar every year is WEC, hosted by Meeting Professionals International. Although we sadly couldn’t attend in-person this year, we fully embraced the digital experience. One of the standout sessions from the conference was from Melissa Majors, CEO of Melissa Majors Consulting, who delved into the theme of inclusive leadership and the habits that truly inclusive leaders possess and demonstrate daily in their organisations.