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CEO
LGBT MPA & C2 Association Strategies
Cameron Curtis, CMM, CAE lives by a mantra shared by her grandmother: “Never turn down anything but your coat collar.” Over the course of more than 25 years, Cameron has led and transformed a wide range of professional associations. She is President and Chief Innovator of C2 Association Strategies, where she also serves as CEO of the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA).
Earlier in her career, Cameron served as CEO of the Association of Air Medical Services and held executive director roles with several national and scientific organisations. Her achievements include leading a successful federal lawsuit to support patient access to quality care and fair reimbursement; developing the infrastructure for a global interventional oncology patient registry; launching a clinical trials program; initiating DEI efforts; and guiding multiple organizations through cultural and strategic change.
Cameron holds a BA in music theater from Christopher Newport University. She is a member of ASAE, chair of the CAE Commission, and past chair of the Meetings & Exposition Professionals Council. She also serves on the board of directors for SocialOffset and is a member of the EIC leadership council through LGBT MPA.
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Inclusion has become a baseline expectation—but it doesn’t guarantee that attendees feel they truly belong. Belonging is what drives deeper engagement, stronger connection and lasting impact.
Explore the difference between inclusion and belonging, and why it matters for event performance. Through practical examples and industry insight, examine how event design, environment and collaboration influence belonging—and how creating it leads to stronger participation, loyalty and long-term value.
Learning outcomes:
Understand the difference between inclusion and belonging
Explore how belonging influences engagement and loyalty
Identify practical ways to design events where people feel valued and connected
Understand why inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a proven business strategy that strengthens event performance, attendee engagement and long‑term growth. Examine research showing how inclusive organizations outperform their peers and apply these insights directly to meetings, conventions and events. Explore how inclusive design attracts broader audiences and sponsors, improves attendee experience and enhances destination reputation. Gain practical ways to embed inclusive practices into event strategy, design and delivery so your events generate stronger, more measurable outcomes.
Learning outcomes:
Articulate the business value of inclusion when designing meetings and events
Incorporate practical inclusive strategies into event design and attendee experience
Align inclusion with measurable event and organizational outcomes to strengthen overall impact
Creating inclusive events goes beyond attracting diverse audiences. True impact happens when people feel welcomed, valued and able to participate fully.
LGBT Meeting Professionals Association explores how thoughtful event design fosters belonging, strengthens engagement and builds lasting community across the meetings industry.
Learning outcomes:
Examine how inclusive event design influences engagement and long‑term community building
Recognize barriers related to accessibility, cost, culture and identity that affect participation
Apply practical strategies to design meeting environments that encourage diverse voices