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Since 1986, Convene has been delivering award-winning content that helps event professionals plan and execute innovative and successful events.

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Convene Talk: Standing Their Ground - How the Events Industry Is Navigating the DEI Backlash
Episode 74
Friday, 15 August, 2025

When a recent U.S. executive order labeled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts “immoral and illegal,” some organizations quietly swapped out the language — while others doubled down on their commitments. In this behind-the-scenes conversation, the Convene editorial team discusses our August cover story on how the events industry is responding to the backlash. Links:· DEI Done Differently: https://www.pcma.org/magazine-issue/august-2025/· Convene Series: How to Build a Career on Your Terms with Deanna Nwosu: Mentorship, Pivots, and Purpose-Driven Growth in Events: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce746421· Denise Hamilton: Indivisible: https://denisehamilton.co/indivisible-book/ Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: https://www.pcma.org/contact/ · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra