Soundings will be attending PCMA EduCon in Detroit! Will we see you there? Meet with Nikki Gonzales, Soundings Chief of Staff during the event. Email nikki@soundingsconnect.com to find a time to connect.
Also, join us for the following panel session:
Session: Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Business
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 @ 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
Moderated by: Nikki Gonzales, Chief of Staff
Panelists:
Candice Beckman, Manager, Industry Engagement & Events, Encore
Jordan Lacey, CMP, MBA - Senior Specialist of Events and Experiences, North America, Schnieder Electric
Zoe Moore, Strategic EDI Consultant, Moore Consulting Agency
Research conducted by PCMA Foundation and Business Events Sydney revealed a significant gender gap in leadership within the business events industry, despite women constituting approximately 77% of the workforce in business events. The study identified the following barriers women face in business:
Personal Barriers: Women in the business events industry often encounter limiting beliefs, feeling unsupported, and a lack of confidence that hinders their progression into leadership roles.
Organizational Barriers: The industry faces challenges such as inadequate mentorship/sponsorship and a scarcity of learning and development opportunities tailored for women's career advancement.
Social Barriers: Limited networking opportunities further exacerbate the difficulty for women to ascend to leadership positions within the business events sector. During this interactive session, we will discuss the strategies for breaking down barriers and unlocking the potential to advance women into leadership roles.