SPIN

In June, we hosted our first virtual Town Hall about The Injustices and Racism in the Meetings and Events Industry. This hour-long meeting was not nearly enough time to discuss this important topic. Our goal is to keep the conversation rolling, so this month, we are launching SPIN-OFF!

Stay tuned for our weekly releases of exclusive dialogues with Desiree Knight, Bill Reed, Hilary Howes, and Tony Scurry as they speak about their individual experiences and thoughts around how we can all step up and make a real change in the industry.

Did you know there is marginalization within marginalized communities? This secondary layer of discrimination against skin color, gender identity, disability, and/or weight (to name a few) plagues all communities depleting inclusion and notion of diversity. We are all human (at least that we know of) and these unique differences should be welcomed and celebrated. Join LGBT MPA and Richard Gray, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Senior Vice President, Greater Fort Lauderdale as we explore the black hole of social identity and the opportunities planners have in considering destinations for meetings and events that celebrate cultural diversity and promotes an environment of inclusion.

Did you know there is marginalization within marginalized communities? This secondary layer of discrimination against skin color, gender identity, disability, and/or weight (to name a few) plagues all communities depleting inclusion and notion of diversity. We are all human (at least that we know of) and these unique differences should be welcomed and celebrated. Join LGBT MPA and Richard Gray, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Senior Vice President, Greater Fort Lauderdale as we explore the black hole of social identity and the opportunities planners have in considering destinations for meetings and events that celebrate cultural diversity and promotes an environment of inclusion.

COVID-19 has and will continue to impact our personal and professional lives, hitting some harder than others. How is COVID-19 impacting those living in metropolitan environments (L.I.M.E.) and is there anything DMC’s can do to help? What trends are they seeing emerge from social distancing and how are they preparing their team and city for a new normal? Join LGBT MPA and Joe D'Alessandro, President & CEO of San Fransisco Travel as we explore the impacts of the coronavirus on today and its potential impacts on the meetings and hospitality industry tomorrow.

COVID-19 has and will continue to impact our personal and professional lives, hitting some harder than others. How is COVID-19 impacting those living in metropolitan environments (L.I.M.E.) and is there anything DMC’s can do to help? What trends are they seeing emerge from social distancing and how are they preparing their team and city for a new normal? Join LGBT MPA and Fred Dixon, President & CEO, NYC & Company as we explore the impacts of the coronavirus on today and its potential impacts on the meetings and hospitality industry tomorrow.

Think back to before social distancing to the buzz words for any association, “diversity and inclusion.” Now a new challenger approaches, her name is “health & safety”, and she’s not going anywhere. Who claims the lead role in this musical of organizational priorities once the curtain rises again? Join LGBT MPA and Bobby Heard, Associate Executive Director,American College of Emergency Physicians, as we explore the opportunities and fears of shifting priorities once social distancing is over and what this means to the D&I movement and the association members for which it supports.

Every day more and more events are canceled or postponed due to COVID-19; however, business event strategists and organizational leaders are still responsible for showing value to their communities. How do you engage them in ways you have never have?

Join Derrick and Lars Henriksen, Chairperson of Copenhagen Pride, as we explore at how cancelations can present opportunities instead of obstacles.