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Building Your Events on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (with Nathan Chin)

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Episode description

Diversity, equity, and inclusion form the foundation for fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance for all individuals. Therefore, it’s important to make sure you’re keeping DEI in mind when planning an event. What steps can you take to set yourself up for success?

In this episode, Nathan Chin, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Cvent, joins the show to share his insights on creating an experience everyone can be included in. Having co-founded the LGBTQIA+ employee resource group at Cvent, Nathan makes it his goal to strive towards upholding DEI in everything he does for the company. Hear his thoughts on the planning process. By utilizing questionnaires, you can begin eliminating DEI blindspots you may have missed. You’ll also hear his take on the importance behind setting your goals to ensure that your event reflects your attendees.

Show notes

  • How to go about promoting DEI the right way
  • Examples of inclusive language
  • Cvent CONNECT’s DEI focused efforts

Things to listen for:

[01:31] Getting to know Nathan
[03:25] Why DEI is important
[06:00] Where to start with DEI
[12:00] Promoting DEI the right way
[16:58] DEI and Cvent CONNECT
[20:00] Examples of inclusive language

Meet your host

Rachel Andrews, Senior Director of Global Meetings & Events at Cvent
Paulina Giusti, Senior Manager of Meetings and Events, at Cvent

Meet your guest speakers

Nathan Chin, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Cvent