Client Blog: #MeToo Era Means Stricter Standards for Conferences and Events


#MeToo was an earthquake in the lives of many people – women who have been treated badly and felt ignored or belittled, and men who used privilege and power to wreak havoc.

The shockwaves are still being felt in all walks of life, including some arenas where sexist behaviour has continued to be tolerated.

In particular, after the backlash following the now-defunct men-only Presidents Club dinner (at which hostesses were allegedly groped and propositioned by politicians, businessmen and celebrities), the spotlight is turning to the Conference and Events industry.

Recently, the ICE Totally Gaming conference drew criticism for having pole dancers and hostesses, despite a demand from the UK’s gambling regulator. Indeed, the Gambling Commission’s chief executive, Sarah Harrison, threatened to boycott the event, if it did not stamp out sexism. Still, the gaming software company Microgaming kicked off the conference with a Playboy-themed dance show, and another gambling company, Endorphina, hosted a stand equipped with provocatively-dressed pole-dancers.

In addition to Ms Harrison’s obvious displeasure, the event has attracted negative comments from The European Casino Association, Clarion Gaming, Labour’s Deputy Leader Tom Watson and Labour MP Carolyn Harris.


It is abundantly clear that in all walks of life, including the Conference and Events Industry, management must embrace the new, non-sexist age we are living in. With a huge number of young women being attracted to event management, they need to be treated as equals and given respect and support. Strong moral leadership encouraging equality and respect is the only way forward for such a high-profile arena.

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