Key practices in organizing Inclusive and Diverse activities

VIB Training & Conferences strives to remove barriers to participation as much as possible, and ensure an environment where all participants feel valued and included. Our key practices include: 

• Diverse Organizing Committees: Assembling committees with varied perspectives to reduce bias and set DEAI goals. 
• A specific Code of Conduct for VIB Training & Conferences to ensure transparency on expected behaviors and accountability.
• Attractive Programs: Ensuring diverse topics and using different formats (workshops, panels, plenary presentations, e-learning, ...)  to accommodate various learning preferences. Inviting speakers from different backgrounds, including race, gender, expertise to ensure a broad representation.
• Accessible Registration: Using registration to understand attendee needs and offer economic pricing and travel grants.
• Aligned Partnerships: Partnering with sponsors and suppliers committed to DEAI values goals. 
• Accessible Venues: Choosing venues that accommodate diverse abilities and consider special accommodation - as well as offering virtual options to follow some events online. 
• Inclusive Catering: Ensuring that all attendees, regardless of dietary preferences, restrictions, or cultural and religious practices, can enjoy the provided food and beverages. 
• Transparent Communication: Promoting DEAI values across all event platforms with clear statements.
• Post-event feedback: Collecting attendee experience feedback after each event with special considerations around safety, diversity and inclusion.