Events are a chance for us to share and communicate new ideas with each other, but we know there is much room for improvement. As we actively become more intentional about our decisions across the industry, overlooking the lack of diversity at events is a non-negotiable. Though the conference space has a long way to go to improve, there are some bright spots bringing more representation to event stages and agendas.
From conferences dedicated to solely Black people, to our clients who are utilizing their voices to advocate for other Black entrepreneurs, to increased conversations around diversity at events, here are a couple of ways the industry is starting to change.