Diversity & Inclusion

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Kevin Iwamoto: My Journey Advocating for DEI and Belonging

Kevin Iwamoto, chief customer officer and head of enterprise for meetings tech company Bizly, shares his sometimes-challenging journey as an Asian-American navigating the top levels of the meetings and events industry.

Bizly's Kevin Iwamoto on API Advocacy, Meetings Tech

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson spoke with meetings industry veteran Kevin Iwamoto, chief customer officer and head of enterprise for meetings technology company Bizly, about stereotypes and other challenges faced by Asian American and Pacific Islanders in meetings and events, as well as his veteran perspective on where the industry is at as we emerge from the pandemic to face economic and global political headwinds.

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Q&A With Rich Luna on ASAE's DELP Program

Meetings Today got a chance to catch up with Rich Luna, senior director, content marketing for ALHI, to ask him about his experience in the program and what he believes it contributes to the associations world.

Associations Are Increasingly Emphasizing DEI

Associations are placing a growing emphasis on ensuring DEI in their ranks and leadership. Here are the opinions of association experts on how they’re doing it.

Cvent's Perspective: Making Meetings Accessible to All

Meetings Today sits down with meetings tech titan Cvent to discuss the strides and challenges the meetings and events industry has experienced in ensuring everyone is included.

Op-Ed: Can the Meetings Industry Save America?

By their very nature, meetings provide a platform for meaningful dialogue about issues of great importance. Meetings industry leader Gary Murakami makes his case why meeting professionals can harness the power of their role as facilitators to create a more perfect union, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade leak.

Owning the Skin You're In

How can women in business navigate and challenge stereotypes associated with their outward appearance? Anca Trifan, Founder, Creator and CEO of Tree-Fan Events, speaks candidly about her experience as a woman in the male-dominated field of A/V and event production.

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8 Objectives to Help Align Your DEI Strategy and Business Needs

DEI acts as a microscope to ensure that the business case for diversity is not about measuring the value of people but the value all of the people their business goals will impact. Here are eight key objectives to help assist with the alignment of a DEI strategy with your business needs.

Why DC Is the Nation’s Capital of DEI Tourism and Events

The nation’s capital is a leader in promoting DEI initiatives and venues. Here are two major initiatives from Destination DC, as well as three area DEI-related venues, that are great event options.

How California Cities Are Creating More Inclusive Destinations for Meetings

As one of the most diverse states in America, championing open-mindedness and striving for inclusive meetings where attendees feel welcome is woven into California’s fabric. Here are a few ways cities in the state are pushing the DEI conversation forward.