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CEO
LGBT MPA & C2 Association Strategies
Cameron Curtis, CMM, CAE lives by a mantra shared by her grandmother: “Never turn down anything but your coat collar.” Over the course of more than 25 years, Cameron has led and transformed a wide range of professional associations. She is President and Chief Innovator of C2 Association Strategies, where she also serves as CEO of the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA).
Earlier in her career, Cameron served as CEO of the Association of Air Medical Services and held executive director roles with several national and scientific organisations. Her achievements include leading a successful federal lawsuit to support patient access to quality care and fair reimbursement; developing the infrastructure for a global interventional oncology patient registry; launching a clinical trials program; initiating DEI efforts; and guiding multiple organizations through cultural and strategic change.
Cameron holds a BA in music theater from Christopher Newport University. She is a member of ASAE, chair of the CAE Commission, and past chair of the Meetings & Exposition Professionals Council. She also serves on the board of directors for SocialOffset and is a member of the EIC leadership council through LGBT MPA.
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The LGBTQIA2+ community is diverse, with overlapping experiences related to race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, neurodiversity, and accessibility, including non-apparent disabilities. To create events that prioritize belonging and safety for all attendees, organizations must first develop internal cultures that embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Gain practical strategies to foster inclusivity in your organization, work effectively with staff and volunteer committee leaders and design attendee experiences where everyone feels accepted, equal and belongs.
Learning outcomes:
Apply inclusive culture principles to create equitable, welcoming and accessible event experiences for all attendees
Identify strategies to build a culture of belonging and identify gaps in current DEIB efforts
Evaluate policies, leadership structures and culture norms to address acceptance gaps in event design
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 1.0 credits
* CSEP Approved
Events are, quite simply, about people. We need them all, the designers, builders and participants that weave together the fabric of humanity into memorable experiences. In this Talk Show hosted by David Adler, who has seen it all in 50 years of events, and Cameron Curtis, you’ll meet a variety of event professionals who are building community, one association, interaction and event at a time and learn about the impact they are having, every day, and how you can too.
Learning outcomes:
Understand the many ways of leaving impact
Gain ideas for resilience in a changing environment
Synthesize our connections to each other and this industry
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 0.75 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain C: Sustainability and Social Impact Plan, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved
Around the world, new laws and political resistance are limiting open conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion and LGBTQIA2+ rights—creating real challenges for event professionals. Explore the current political climate, hear real-world case studies, and gain creative, practical strategies to design events that stay welcoming, safe and affirming—without breaching local laws. Gain tools to protect and uplift LGBTQIA2+ attendees in any environment.
Learning outcomes:
Understand current global and regional legislative challenges to DEI and LGBTQIA2 inclusion
Explore real-world event scenarios impacted by anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQIA2 sentiment
Gain strategies to foster inclusion and safety without breaching local laws
Understand how to foster environments that respect and affirm non-binary identities. Explore the impact organizational culture has on our ability to create inclusive events where everyone feels accepted, equal and experiences a true sense of belonging.
Learning outcomes:
Understand key LGBTQIA2 identities and inclusive language practices
Identify strategies to build a culture of belonging in your organization
Discover inclusive culture principles that create equitable, welcoming and accessible event experiences
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 0.75 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain C: Sustainability and Social Impact Plan, 0.5 credits
* CSEP Approved