Can ’ t get no satisfaction
Research shows widespread dissatisfaction in diversity , equity and inclusion ( DEI ) in the events industry . Joe Gallop reports .
With a lack of transparent data about diversity the ‘ global voice of the events industry ’, the Events Industry Council ( EIC ) set about tackling the ‘ significant way ’ to reach equality .
Diversity , equity and inclusion has long been on the agenda in events , but the latest data shows there is still a long way to go in eradicating systemic racism .
The EIC ’ s 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study revealed widespread DEI dissatisfaction among event professionals , especially amongst minority groups and women .
“ The journey won ’ t be easy , but nothing worth having ever is ”
The study , released in partnership with the council ’ s global EIC Equity Task Force , found that 61 % of surveyed event professionals identified as white with minimal representation from other ethnicities , especially in senior management , where only 15 % are black and with just 6 % representation at board level .
The study , which included a series of leadership focus group discussions and an AI-based chatbot survey of 1,404 event professionals , also found that employed event professionals
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