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Tips for Event Organizers
THE
BUILDING
REPRESENTATION
BLOCKS OF
Industry veterans advise on how to build diverse panels
and envision other inclusive strategies for events,
while avoiding the danger of tokenism.
By Amala Reddie
AT INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS and
events, we thrive when we connect
with one another and learn more about
different business practices, organizational
structures, supply-chain risk-mitigation
strategies and more. One such platform
that allows AV professionals to share and
learn is the discussion panel. However,
most of these panels seem to have a common
problem: a dearth of representation,
especially on panels that are technical.
While the commercial AV industry has
made progress regarding equity and representation,
it is imperative that we reflect that
change on trade-show panels, during discussions
and in other platforms for engagement.
A pair of respected industry figures
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- Alesia Hendley from Sennheiser and Iffat
Chaudhry from Involve Visual Collaboration
- speak with Commercial Integrator about
how event organizers can ensure that all
voices are given fair representation, while
avoiding the pitfall of tokensim.
Hendley and Chaudhry emphasize the
importance of having truly diverse panels
and how doing so can benefit not only
those attending the discussion but also the
AV industry as a whole.
Why Inclusion Matters
We all know a foundational truth: Inclusion
is not about exclusion; instead, it's about
creating a place for all people. Chaudhry,
bid manager at Involve, observes that, in
order to achieve inclusion, you have to
consider equity for everyone. " Having an
approach or policy for inclusion should not
disadvantage anyone else, " she elaborates.
Thus, according to Chaudhry, it is important
to recognize the huge difference between
(a) treating everyone the same way
and (b) actively creating a level playing field
for all by addressing individual needs. She
adds, " It requires the time and desire to
acknowledge what may be disadvantaging
one person, or even a group of people. "
This, Chaudhry believes, can be
achieved through positive communication
in which decision-makers reach in, rather
than waiting for employees or peers to
reach out. " When that is in place, " she
says, " it naturally allows for a safer environment
for everyone to feel valued, and to
participate and speak up without fear of
recrimination. "
Hendley, business development manager
for the southeast region at Sennheiser,
agrees. She looks back to the George
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