Diversity Alliance ®

Just 2 hours until our hosts kick start sessions at The People and Culture Theatre! This year your dedicated hosts are Gabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance ® and Neil Hudson-Basing from WE CREATE SPACE 🥳 Come along and say hi to our hosts! And most importantly, join our sessions taking place throughout both days at International Confex... DAY ONE SESSIONS👇 🌟 Black Excellence in Events - The trials, setbacks and wins at 10:00 – 10:40 🌟 How to Put Diversity at the Heart of Your Event Agendas at 10:50 – 11:30 🌟 Safeguarding: Strategies for Creating Safer & More Inclusive Events at 11:40 – 12:20 🌟 Healthy People x Healthy Culture = Healthy Performance at 12:30 – 13:10 🌟 Have you thought about the psychology behind your events? at 14:00 – 14:40 🌟 Creating a Culture of Belonging in the Events Industry at 14:50 – 15:30 🌟 Eventful Juggling Act: Career, Parenthood, and You at 15:40 – 16:20 DAY TWO SESSIONS👇 🌟 Investing in Personal Development at 10:00 – 10:40 🌟 What Neuro-inclusion Means for our Workplace at 10:50 – 11:30 🌟Helping you, Your Teams & Your Culture to Thrive and Not Just Survive at 11:40 – 12:20 🌟Has Mental Wellbeing Got a Face? at 12:30 – 13:10 🌟State of the Industry & Accessibility Report at 14:00 – 14:40 🌟Inclusive by Design – A Glimpse into ‘Accessible All Areas’ at 14:50 – 15:30 We can't wait to see you soon! 🔗 Head to our link here https://lnkd.in/eWhvzHHu to get involved with Diversity Alliance ® #InternationalConfex2024 #Confex2024

Okay... International Confex came around fast 😅 It's the day before the show and we want to share all the sessions that will be hosted at The People and Culture Theatre for the next two days... Check the images to see the lineup of our must-attend sessions that promise to enlighten, educate, and elevate your understanding around DE&I💡 We don't want you to miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain invaluable knowledge. See you there!✨ #InternationalConfex #LearningJourney #ProfessionalDevelopment

Day Two at the People & Culture Theatre during International Confex 2024 is shaping up to be unmissable!✨ Join us as deep dive into a day of insightful sessions and captivating panel discussions that promise to delve into.... 👉 Personal development 👉 Neuro-inclusion in the workplace 👉 Mental wellbeing 👉 Accessibility 👉 Helping your people thrive at work With experts from seasoned event planners to industry innovators, our lineup is stacked with luminaries ready to share their wisdom. Featuring Noah Evans-Wicks, Daniel Brooke, Ngozi Cadmus, Helen Moon, Jay Unwin, Lucy Eden, Mike Ford, Ryan Curtis-Johnson, Catherine Grinyer and @Ola Pearson Don't let FOMO get the best of you! Secure your spot now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eiZmBAf #InternationalConfex #Empowerment #NetworkingNest #GrowthMindset

Diversity Alliance is stoked to be conference and theatre partners at this years International Confex. Check out the must-attend sessions taking place at the People & Culture Theatre you need to attend🔥 Day One is packed with diverse sessions and panel discussions designed to empower delegates, visitors, shareholders, employees, and every member of your workplace. We really don't want you to miss out - click the link register spot now! ✨ https://lnkd.in/eiZmBAf Sessions featuring Mike Ford, Kelly McCormack, Semhar Beyene , Alexa Martinez, Tinique Hay {Your Go-To Event Planner} Nadu Placca, Mark Green, Tashika-Jade Udi-Thomas, Helen Moon, Lou Kiwanuka - The Ops Nest and Sarah Byrne. #InternationalConfex #UnforgettableExperiences #Engagement #CommunityBuilding

It's time for something new ✨ & this year on the Diversity Alliance Talks podcast we want you to be part of it. This season (which is 3 by the way) we are on a mission to showcase real success stories, innovative strategies, and emerging trends in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)! If you're currently rocking it in inclusive event design, breaking stereotypes in marketing, or leading the charge with measurable DE&I initiatives, we want YOU! 🚀 Complete our Podcast Guest form if you're ready to: 🎤 Share your real-world inclusive wins 🎤 Inspire with impactful DE&I stories 🎤 Chat about building diverse partnerships 🎤 Dive into the future of diversity and belonging You can apply now to join us on Diversity Alliance Talks podcast. APPLY HERE 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erGF5Dj8' Image Description: The first photo is of Gabby, a woman with brown skin, long brown hair, red lipstick and wearing a black leather dress. She is sat in a beige chair smiling at the camera. The second photo is encouraging people to be part of the podcast in a rainbow background with the Diversity Alliance logo. #InclusiveLeadership #EqualityForAll #DiverseVoices #BelongingMatters #Empowerment #SocialJustice #Intersectionality #ChangeMakers #RepresentationMatters #UnityInDiversity Gabrielle Austen-Browne FRSA (she/her)

✨ We are so thrilled to share some exciting news! Our incredible Founder Gabrielle Austen-Browne is now a judge for the 2024 Tomorrow’s Talent in partnership with M&IT Magazine. But we need your help now . . . 👉 If you know someone making waves in the meetings and events world, make sure you nominate them (or yourself!) by January 26, 2024, for a chance to be one of the ten recognised for their outstanding industry impact. 🌐 Plus all winners receive exclusive benefits all through 2024 to elevate their profile in the meetings and events space. Sounds incredible right? Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Head to the link to apply now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUkNmSt #TomorrowTalent2024 #EventExcellence #NominateNow #EventIndustryLeaders #EventProfessionals #TalentRecognition #EventInnovation #IndustryTrailblazers #MeetingPlanners #EventExcellence #MICEIndustry #EventSuccessStories

Don't make your event a make or break?! 🚨 Especially when there are so many options for you to make your event a great success and it all starts by having inclusivity and safety policies 👇 In today's post swipe right ➡️ to learn how you can foster a culture that prioritises diversity, inclusivity, and safety in your events! At Diversity Alliance ®, we encourage the implementation of clear policies against discrimination and harassment, making it crystal clear that your event is a safe space for everyone ✅ We have two questions for you to think about... 👉 Would safety policies make you attend an event? 👉 Would educational sessions on safety make you feel more equipped to deal with situations as an #eventprof? Let us know if you liked this post & if you have any Q's 🙌 #InclusiveEvents #EventSafety #DiversityMatters #EventManagement #InclusivityInEvents 

AND IT'S LIVE! 🌈 We can't believe that this is one of our final episodes for 2023 (we might have a sneaky final final one- stay tuned). We wanted to end this year by having a moment of reflection to share our DE&I insights from 2023 and highlight some of the most memorable moments from our podcast this year featuring incredible guests with lived experiences, experts, and advocates. These include: 🌈 Muslim Faith, Inclusive Events & Education with Natasha Butt (nee Layal) 🌍 Expocast 🌈 Gender Equality, Pay Equity & Female Empowerment with Natalie Campbell MBE 🌈 Recruitment, Talent & Being Your Authentic Self with Alasdair Moore The Intrepid Collective 🌈 Transgender Community & Making A Change with Thea Bardot Lightning Travel Recruitment Ltd 👉 Want to gain valuable insights on DE&I to lead you into the new year so you can create real change? You are going to LOVE this episode 😍 LISTEN HERE 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWhvzHHu #MuslimFaith #InclusiveEvents #EducationForAll #NatashaLayall #GenderEquality #PayEquity #FemaleEmpowerment #NatalieCampbell #Recruitment #TalentDevelopment #AuthenticSelf #AlasdairMoore #TransgenderCommunity #MakeAChange #TheaBardot Gabrielle Austen-Browne FRSA (she/her)

🎙️ Dive into authenticity with Neil Hudson-Basing on the Diversity Alliance Talks podcast! 💬 👉 In this episode, Neil shares his 18-year journey in the events industry, the shift from logistics to content, and the power of bringing his true self into every moment. If you want to know Neil's story and how you can forge your own authenticity and create genuine connection in the events industry, this episode is a must listen 💞 Catch the full episode for an inspiring exploration of authenticity! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewcDt4vd #Authenticity #DiversityAllianceTalks #NeilHudsonBasing #PodcastJourney #AuthenticLiving #InclusiveEvents #DiversityInAction #EventProfs #QueerVisibility #ActivismJourney #PodcastInspiration #RealTalkPodcast

Excitement is building for the upcoming #AEOForums24 🌟 Our Founder, Gabrielle Austen-Browne will be delivering a session with Angela Herberholz where we'll guide you through the essential elements of crafting an effective event code of conduct. ➡️ In this session we will use everyday challenges as examples of how conflict management skills and mediation techniques can be valuable assets when facing difficult situations in a live event setting. 🗓️ Mark your calendars for January 26, 2024, at the Business Design Centre – it's a great chance to enhance your event expertise! #EventProfs #EmpowerWithEducation AEO Association of Event Organisers