Caledonia, WI (April 9, 2026) – Global event agency Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. (M&IW) recently published a white paper, The 2026 Guide to Sustainable and Inclusive Event Design: Practical Standards for Meetings & Events Programs. The paper is ideal for executives and decision makers...
Inclusion is a defining competitive advantage for global companies. As organizations navigate talent shortages, expanding regulatory expectations, and increasing pressure for brand trust, meetings and events (M&E) have emerged as a powerful—but often underleveraged—engine for equity, access, and performance. For organizations operating across continents, languages, and...
Originally published on November 2, 2023. Updated on November 6, 2024. November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans. This month and every month, it is important to not only acknowledge the past...
Last week, M&IW’s Ella Darby traveled across the pond to network, learn, and share the M&IW difference at the 2024 WEConnect International Europe Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Conference at Disneyland Paris. Actually, Ella only had to travel across the channel. As our Head of Global...
Whether or not you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you can help make all people feel safe and included at your meetings and events not only during Pride Month but year-round. In addition to sharing key points and definitions from M&IW's DEIB team, this...
In honor of Celebrate Diversity Month, held every April in the US, we’re exploring ways to increase diversity and inclusion at events. Diversity is important in the workplace, and in our industry, the workplace extends to the meetings and events we plan and execute. A...
As a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, we believe organization that value a diverse workforce and partner with diverse businesses achieve better outcomes. Our clients have told us that the strength, agility, and innovation they see in our products and services continues to draw them to...
During Black History Month and throughout the year, we celebrate Black culture by educating our community and embracing our differences. During our internal February Town Hall, our DEIB team hosted a trivia session to educate our team members on African American accomplishments. Now, we’re sharing those...
Happy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Rabbit begins January 22, and we suspect it will prove particularly fortuitous for event planners. But first, let’s explore the Rabbit’s mythology. The Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac Although there are many variations of the zodiac mythology, the Rabbit...
At M&IW, we strive to foster an inclusive culture. As a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, we celebrate and understand the importance of diversity, and our newly-renamed DEI-B team is committed to further strengthening our efforts. Previously called the DEI team, which stands for Diversity, Equity,...