Message from The Events Industry Council Anchored in the belief that the global business events industry, strengthened by diversity, can be a catalyst for meaningful change and community building, it’s crucial that we champion inclusivity in our sector as a means to drive economic and social progress and ultimately to help create a new, better reality for everyone. As an industry that at its heart fosters human connection and collaboration, we can work collectively to implement measurable change. The results of the critical first phase of EIC’s Equity Acceleration Plan, our 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study, are delivered within this report. The results illustrate clear and measurable data and insights that will inform the development of tools and resources for our sector. The Equity Acceleration Plan will enable us to support event professionals to create more diverse and inclusive environments, develop career pathways, and ensure representation in leadership and supply chains by providing the learning and resources intended to reach and support our community. While there is an ever-growing awareness of and commitment to the importance of working towards a future that is equitable for all, the Equity Benchmarking Study reveals that there is still a significant way to go and through these recommendations, we can ensure that we are not only measuring progress but also improving our ability to measure impact and sustain change. For their determination and commitment to bring this study to fruition, our heartfelt thanks go to our EIC Equity Task Force, our research partners, Tharoor Associates and Culturelytics, our consultants, Culturist Group and Miles Partnership, and to our supporting partners who have made significant contr ibutions and generously united to drive a greater impact for our industry. Finally, thank you to everyone who contributed by taking the time to participate in the study and share your experiences. Your input and leadership have been incredibly valuable as representatives of our sector helping to inform, shape and support the wider business events community. Discrimination has no place in the global business events industry, aspirations must be matched with action, and fostering a diverse workforce and event environments leads to stronger communities and outcomes. A diverse industry is one that includes multiple voices and offers an inclusive environment for all individuals. As we navigate in these times with a shared vision, we must begin with leading from where our values connect to our people, planet and our purpose on this critical journey to implement diversity, equity and inclusion across the sector.
Amy Calvert CEO, Events Industry Council
Jason Dunn Sr. Co-Chair EIC Equity Task Force, Group Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Visit Cincy
Tina Wehmeir CMP, CAE,
Co-Chair EIC Equity Task Force, President and CEO, AMC Institute
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