Following the success of the recent ‘Be Seen, Be Heard’ event in London, the Be Seen, Be Heard community is now bringing the conversation to USA trade show, LDI.
Organised by frame:work, Production Futures, and Disguise, the hugely positive London event was hosted at Bluman Associates, London. The Be Seen, Be Heard manifesto was conceived at the gathering. A progressive living document and a call to action that outlines steps for creating an industry workforce that fully reflects and represents the full diversity of society.
The upcoming event at the LDI tradeshow will be held on 10 December, mid-day, in Room W310, West Hall, at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. It will spotlight the critical value of fostering a representative workforce across all facets of the entertainment industry, from product development to backstage creatives and crews, alongside performer talent.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Have conversations with people who feel under-represented within the industry and discuss how the barriers to entry might be addressed.
- Explore key findings and actionable insights from the ‘Be Seen, Be Heard’ event in London and read the resulting manifesto.
- Network with advocates, allies, and leaders committed to driving meaningful cultural and working practice change within the industry workforce.
- Join forces with, and be supported by, a community of professionals dedicated to developing a representative workforce that celebrates the enhanced creativity and innovation such a workforce delivers.
- Contribute to the Be Seen, Be Heard ‘What does Success Look Like’ statement for the ‘Be Seen, Be Heard’ website
“Representation is more than a buzzword; it’s a necessity for a thriving, innovative industry,” said Sarah Cox, Neutral Human’s founding director and one of the London and LDI event organisers. “This event is about translating ideas into action, showing how we can create and develop workplaces that welcome everyone and that ensure diverse perspectives are shared and celebrated onstage and behind the scenes. We are all looking forward to welcoming anyone who would like to attend this event and hearing and sharing their views.”
