About the Diversity Charter

We care about diversity at conferences and events because we want them to be better for everyone.

Sign the diversity charter to show that you care too.

All too often we see conference and event lineups full of the same or similar people, we don’t want that anymore. We want diversity.

Diversity refers to a wide range of visible and non-visible characteristics; it’s about valuing variety, welcoming a range of backgrounds, experiences and opinions and embracing the benefits that differences bring. We believe that a diverse set of people on stage and in audiences will improve events and will ultimately change the industries they represent for the better.

We know that it takes more effort to increase diversity at events and we will show our commitment to making that happen by signing this charter.

This charter is for event organisers, speakers, individuals, employers, sponsors and venues. By signing this charter, you are committing to highlighting where there is a lack of diversity at events and doing what you can to make things better.

Event organisers

You can make better events for your participants by working harder to create a more inclusive environment. By signing this charter, you are committing to seeking ways to create better events by increasing the diversity of the people on stage as well as in the audience. You can use these ideas to help you. Once you sign the charter, you’ll get a logo to add your website to show your commitment to diversity.

Event speakers, individuals, employers, sponsors and venues

Influence diversity at conferences by being mindful of who is speaking and what the conference is doing to promote diversity. By signing this charter, you are committing to encouraging event organisers to consider making events diverse, highlighting when they aren’t and helping where you can. (We encourage giving people the benefit of the doubt and working with them rather than calling them out publically)

Speakers

Choose not to speak at events that will not commit to creating diverse events.

Individuals

Choose not to attend and/or fund events that will not commit to creating diverse events.

Employers

Choose to not send employees as audience members, speakers or panel members to events that will not commit to creating diverse events.

Sponsors

Choose not to fund events that will not commit to creating diverse events. You make sure you have a diverse range of people representing your organisation at events you sponsor.

Venues

Work with event organisers to ensure you are meeting diverse needs. Choose to not host events that will not commit to creating diverse events.

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The most recent signatories

Bruno GRIEDER

From: NILIMI SAS

Diversity is not optional.

Sam Trumble

From: Parental education

I am learning how to do better and will continue to do so. I will take responsibility for my own learning whilst listening to those who are marginalised in the global majority by historical poor practices. I might not always get it right, but I am human and I prepared to acknowledge these errors if/when they occur.

Clare Jaquith

Matias Pablo Lepera

From: La Mary Studios

I commit to representing the interests of the LGBTIQ+ community, through the communication platform of La Mary Studios at both our own events and those organized by third parties.

Michelle Quashie

From: Independent Maternity Improvement Consultant

I commit to anti-racism as an ongoing practice in my work. Through the events I organise and contribute to, I will actively promote diverse collaboration, shared leadership, and meaningful inclusion, recognising that we only thrive when all voices are represented.

Cathy Williams

From: Chilled Mama

Diversity is strength. Making space at the table benefits us all. Different perspectives result in better services. Need to make sure that barriers are identified and action taken. The conferences I run will give platform to a wide range of speakers, not just those I know. Speakers will be financially compensated, and expenses paid on top. Accommodations can be made so speakers and participants can attend with ease and confidence. Voices of speakers and attendees will be sought at each step.

Cardon

From: PAVAN FRANCE

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