Coffee & Conversation: Reducing Bias in the Event Industry

What messages are we unintentionally sending before we've even met a client, candidate, or partner?

Join us for an engaging Coffee & Conversation where we'll explore how bias can quietly influence the way we market our businesses, hire talent, and procure event services. Through facilitated roundtable discussions, we'll examine three areas where small changes can create a more inclusive and equitable industry:

RFPs: How requirements, language, and evaluation criteria can unintentionally limit opportunities for diverse partners and suppliers.

Company Websites: What your online presence communicates about your organization, your culture, and who feels welcome to work with you.

Job Descriptions: Identifying language and requirements that may discourage qualified candidates from applying and exploring ways to attract a broader, more diverse talent pool.

This is not a lecture, it's a collaborative conversation. You'll share experiences with fellow event professionals, and leave with practical ideas you can immediately apply to your own organization.

Whether you're a planner, supplier, venue, creative partner, or business leader, you'll gain fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and the opportunity to learn from peers who are committed to strengthening our industry.

Come for the coffee. Stay for the conversation. Leave with ideas that can make a lasting impact.