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Designing Events Where Everyone Belongs
The MPI Northern California Chapter is committed to fostering a community where all meeting and event professionals feel welcomed, respected, represented, and empowered to succeed.
Through education, resources, and meaningful dialogue, we strive to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) throughout our chapter and across the meetings and events industry.
Mission & Vision
Mission
The MPI Northern California Chapter champions diversity as strength, equity as empowerment, inclusion as connection, and accessibility as belonging. We act with intention and provide education to ensure our programs, leadership, and community reflect the richness of our members so everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Vision
We envision an events industry that is boldly inclusive, authentically representative, and globally accessible. By celebrating differences and driving equity, MPI Northern California Chapter will help shape experiences that transform communities and inspire lasting change.
Why it Matters
Inclusive events create stronger engagement, deeper connections, and more meaningful attendee experiences.
When people feel welcomed, represented, and able to fully participate, events become more impactful for everyone involved.
Benefits of Inclusive Event Design
- Stronger attendee engagement and participation
- More meaningful networking and relationship building
- Broader reach across audiences and communities
- Improved accessibility and attendee experience
- Greater innovation through diverse perspectives
- Reduced risk related to accessibility and representation gaps
Featured Resources
DEIA Event Planning Checklist
A practical checklist of considerations to help planners integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into every stage of event planning, from venue selection and speaker sourcing to communications and attendee experience.
Adapted for MPINCC from a resource originally developed by OmniEra.
Diverse Speaker Resource Guide
A resource designed to share with speakers, offering guidance and considerations to help them incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into their content and delivery as they prepare for their speaking engagement.
Adapted for MPINCC from a resource originally developed by streamlinevents.
Business Case for DEIA
Research, insights, and data demonstrating how inclusive practices strengthen organizations, improve attendee experiences, and drive better business outcomes.
Adapted for MPINCC from a resource originally developed by OmniEra.
MPI Global Resources
MPI offers a growing collection of resources, education, and tools to help meeting professionals build more inclusive events and organizations.
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What We're Working On
The MPINCC DEIA Committee is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for learning, engagement, and progress throughout our chapter.
Current initiatives include:
Maintaining and expanding DEIA resources for members
Developing practical tools for inclusive event planning
Providing educational programming and discussions
Promoting diverse voices and perspectives within chapter activities
Supporting a culture of belonging across the Northern California meetings community
As our work evolves, additional resources and initiatives will be added to this page.
Interested in getting involved? We'd love to hear from you.
Bay Area Community Impact Agencies
The Northern California region is home to organizations advancing equity, inclusion, education, economic empowerment, and community support. These organizations may serve as valuable partners for volunteer activities, community engagement initiatives, or corporate social responsibility programs.
GLIDE
A San Francisco-based organization focused on social justice, poverty reduction, and community support.
East Bay Community Foundation
Supports racial equity initiatives, community investment, and local nonprofit organizations throughout the Bay Area.
Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area
Advances economic empowerment, workforce development, and educational opportunities.
San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Local anti-discrimination, belonging, and equity initiatives.
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Provides leadership, education, and resources focused on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
Asian Pacific Fund
A Bay Area community foundation supporting AANHPI nonprofits through grants, scholarships, leadership development, and community initiatives.
Don't see an organization listed? If you know of a professional association, nonprofit, or community organization serving the Northern California Chapter region that should be included, please let us know. We welcome recommendations for future updates.
MPI Northern California Chapter
Phone: (925) 355-1912
Fax: (925) 355-1296
Email: info@mpincc.org