... 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Conferences Diversity Inclusion Power Social capital Knowledge management … The lack of research into them [conferences] may have arisen from our fear, as academics, of what we may find if we look too closely...

... or challenging existing social norms and creating spaces of inclusion or exclusion. This study aims to explore the role of organisers as curators of the symbolic and structural conditions of inclusion and exclusion at these contested events. Design/methodology/approach An ethnographic approach was adopted...

...Suman Lata; Aruditya Jasrotia Purpose This research aims to identify the key obstacles minority students encounter in the event management industry and industry practices that may hinder inclusivity and propose strategies for fostering greater diversity and equality in event management jobs...

...Boram Lee; Trena Jenifer Purpose The study examines the current state of access and inclusion provisions at international performing arts festivals by asking, “How can performing arts festivals create accessible and inclusive spaces to enhance the representation and empowerment of people...

... Participant observations were carried out at various carnival sites, with a particular emphasis on the “Carnaval de Ixtapan” in Central Mexico in 2024. These observations were supported by photographs and videos. Findings The carnival’s transgressive nature has led to progress in inclusivity, notably...