Turning DEI into Action: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Events

A 90‑minute virtual workshop for event professionals who want to design events where everyone truly belongs. Participants will leave with a practical Inclusive Event Checklist and concrete tools to embed DEI into every stage of event planning.

Key logistics

• Format: 90‑minute virtual workshop
• Date: February 18, 2026
• Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (ET)
• Location: Online via Zoom
• Zoom link: To be provided in registration confirmation
• Facilitators: Professional Development & DEI committee & organizational psychology experts from Teamland

Participants will:

• Understand the human and business value of DEI in events, including psychological safety and engagement.
• Identify common barriers and hesitations (budget, speaker pipelines, accessibility misconceptions).
• Gain a practical Inclusive Event Checklist  structured around equitable engagement, accessible experiences, and measurable outcomes.
• Build confidence to implement change through polls, interactive exercises, and a scenario‑based activity.

Agenda (90 minutes)

• Welcome and icebreaker
• Session 1: The value of DEI investments in events
• Session 2: Addressing hesitations and barriers
• Session 3: Defining progress and implementation
• Walkthrough of the Inclusive Event Checklist
• Practical scenario exercise
• Q&A and next steps

 

Facilitators

• Najeeb Khan – Head of Global Training, Teamland

Leadership development expert, author, and founder of Teamland with a background in organizational psychology and team dynamics. Active member of MPI Toronto and part of a CAMSC‑certified organization, focused on turning DEI into actionable strategies that enhance attendee engagement and belonging.

• Velvet Wells (they/them) – DEI Facilitator and Creator‑Producer

Award‑winning queer, Black facilitator and creator‑producer based in Ottawa. Designs and delivers DEI and anti‑racism workshops for organizations and arts communities, including sessions on DEI in corporate spaces and an interactive bystander intervention workshop titled Practice Dismantling Racism.

About Teamland

Teamland is a professional development and team‑building company that helps organizations build stronger teams for stronger businesses.

They deliver hundreds of workshops annually (in‑person, hybrid, and virtual) and blend certified training expertise, interactive facilitation, and research‑backed frameworks such as the Collaborative Transformative System (CTS).

Teamland is trusted by teams at organizations like Amazon, Google, Disney, and Shopify.

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