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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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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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.
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27%-38% Conference Pledge Baseline
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39%-50% Certified
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51%-65% Silver
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66%-70% Gold
Pledge Signatories:
Anna Smukowski
Anna Smukowski
Attendee, SpeakerKamales Lardi
Kamales Lardi
Valtech
Attendee, SpeakerMitch Ackles
Mitch Ackles
Hedge Fund PR
AttendeeChristina Aleckson
Christina Aleckson
Single Point Financial Advisors
AttendeeGregory Allen
Gregory Allen
CFP Board
SponsorSamantha Allen
Samantha Allen
Carson Group
AttendeeLaurie Allen
Laurie Allen
LA Wealth Management
AttendeeElliott Appel
Elliott Appel
Kindness Financial Planning
AttendeeAngela Atherton
Angela Atherton
Parallelle Finance
Attendee, SpeakerArturo Aupont
Arturo Aupont
AttendeeDiana Bacon
Diana Bacon
Apella Capital
SpeakerCurtis Bailey
Curtis Bailey
Quiet Wealth
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