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.



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.


What’s the difference between the Choir Pledge and the Choir Certification?
The Choir Pledge
Sets baseline
speaker representation
and safety standards.
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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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Women of ColorHow the Seals Stack Up
Percentages below indicate the visibility of women and people of color. The Gold Standard is for conference stages to feature approximately 66-70% women and speakers of color, similar to the U.S. population. Featuring women and people of color at this rate translates to a Choir Score of 95-100.