Together, let’s set higher standards for conference diversity + representation

As event sponsors, attendees, and speakers, we have the power and influence to create a more diverse and representative future.

SIGN THE CHOIR PLEDGE
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The Choir PledgeTM provides a public set of guidelines to quickly assess whether a conference demonstrates a baseline commitment to representation. We think of the metrics here as a starting point and encourage conferences to exceed these minimums.

I,

Name(Required)

pledge to attend only conferences that meet the following standards as of July 1, 2022.

  1. At least 1 of every 3 keynote speakers is a woman or person of color
  2. Every panel with 4 or more people includes at least 1 woman or person of color as a non-moderator expert
  3. Women of color are represented throughout the agenda in expert sessions, not only sessions about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
  4. There is an enforced policy against harassment of all kinds
Multiple Pledges(Required)
Would you like to sign more than one pledge?

I,

Name(Required)

pledge to speak only at conferences that meet the following standards as of July 1, 2022.

  1. At least 1 of every 3 keynote speakers is a woman or person of color
  2. Every panel with 4 or more people includes at least 1 woman or person of color as a non-moderator expert
  3. Women of color are represented throughout the agenda in expert sessions, not only sessions about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
  4. There is an enforced policy against harassment of all kinds
Multiple Pledges(Required)
Would you like to sign more than one pledge?

I,

Name(Required)

representing,

pledge to sponsor only conferences that meet the following standards as of July 1, 2022.

  1. At least 1 of every 3 keynote speakers is a woman or person of color
  2. Every panel with 4 or more people includes at least 1 woman or person of color as a non-moderator expert
  3. Women of color are represented throughout the agenda in expert sessions, not only sessions about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
  4. There is an enforced policy against harassment of all kinds
Multiple Pledges(Required)
Would you like to sign more than one pledge?

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What’s the difference between the Choir Pledge and the Choir Certification?

The Choir Pledge

Sets baseline
speaker representation
and safety standards.

  • Conference Speaker Representation
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0%

White Men

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Women &
People of Color

The Choir Certification

The “Gold Standard” is for conference stages to include the voices of women and people of color in proportion to their representation
in the U.S. population.

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    Population
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0%

White Men

0%

White Women

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Men of Color

0%

Women of Color

Pledge Signatories:

Anna Smukowski

Anna Smukowski

Attendee, Speaker

Kamales Lardi

Kamales Lardi

Valtech
Attendee, Speaker

Mitch Ackles

Mitch Ackles

Hedge Fund PR
Attendee
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Look for the Choir Certification on any conference website to identify the conferences already leading the way in advancing representation on stage.