Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Policy
Diversity, equality and inclusion policy
MSP Show is passionate about educating and growing the MSP and IT profession. As we look to help grow our community it is important that we also think about what we want its future to be.
A big part of that is creating a more diverse and inclusive environment representative of a profession and community that we all want to be part of. We have set out our own commitments and actions to follow to help play our part in shaping the future of the MSP profession. Our aim is to help create new role models and encourage others to join the sector.
We are at the start of this journey and continue to welcome ideas and suggestions from our partners, supporters, and community.
Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion
Throughout our events and activities, we are striving to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone no matter their race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or identity, disability or physical ability, mental health, employment, or financial status.
We are supporting these aims by;
- i. Making aware and encouraging all exhibitors and event partners to support us in our aims set out above and follow the commitments and actions set out below.
- ii. Taking proactive steps to ensure that our speaker line-ups are representative of an MSP profession that we all want to be part of and include diverse representation.
‐ Ensuring our programmes feature a diverse range of speakers and is representative of an MSP profession that we all want to be a part of.
‐ Approaching individuals from under-represented groups to directly invite them to speak or to submit speaker proposals to speak at our events.
‐ Reviewing the language used in our call for speakers and wider comms to help encourage more representative engagement.
‐ Providing flexibility around session times to ensure our programme timings are sympathetic with speakers needs and commitments.
‐ Creating and linking to a series of online resources including webinars and blog pieces. Providing tips and insights for those that have not presented before. Improving their experience to help ensure they return to present again.
If as a prospective speaker you would like to receive more information on any of the above, please email us at [email protected].
iii. Taking proactive steps to ensure that our attendees are representative of an MSP profession that we all want to be part of and include diverse representation.
‐ Keeping our event free to attend, reducing financial barriers to attend.
‐ Including sessions and discussions on our programme that advance conversations, knowledge and training about diversity, equality and inclusion and the role our attendees have to play in this.
‐ Proactively reaching out to a wide range of communities to promote our events through partnerships with working groups and charities.
‐ Take seriously any complaints or reports of incidents that we receive.
Should you have any questions or concerns about any of the above, please contact us at [email protected].