Beyond good intentions: Why inclusive events deliver better results
Design matters

Beyond good intentions: Why inclusive events deliver better results

Audience engagement
Inclusion, equity, belonging
Meeting planner toolkit
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Europe/Berlin

Education session

Hall 9 | Evolve Theatre, Inspiration Hub, Stand 9003
English
About

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

Speakers

Rory Archibald

Head of Associations & SectorsVisitScotland

Cameron Curtis

CEOLGBT MPA & C2 Association Strategies

Charlene Liu

Vice President, Operations ExcellenceEMC Meetings & Events