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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Philadelphia's top-down focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) paves the way forward for meetings and events. Gregg Caren and Greg DeShields at PHLCVB detail their continuing mission around DEI in the meetings industry.

A meetings and events industry advocacy group that champions issues affecting people of Asian descent is presenting its second free webinar Thursday, January 6.

Marriott International announced a partnership with Howard University to launch Howard Hospitality Week, with a goal of creating a more diverse leadership pipeline in the industry.