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Build Meaningful Connections
Creating a trusted network where LGBTQ+ professionals and allies can connect, collaborate and support one another.
A global industry community
MICE& PROUD
Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate Diversity.
An inclusive community for professionals across the global meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry.
01 — About
What is
MICE & PROUD?
A non-profit community connecting LGBTQ+ professionals and allies from across the global meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry.
We provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration — helping to create a more inclusive, respectful and representative industry for everyone.
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Connection
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Visibility
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Inclusion
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Collaboration
02 — Impact
How we create impact.
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Share Knowledge & Best Practices
Encouraging open dialogue and the exchange of ideas that help drive inclusion across the MICE industry.
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Increase Visibility
Highlighting companies, destinations and individuals who actively champion diversity and inclusion.
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Create Opportunities for Growth
Developing platforms, events and partnerships that strengthen our community and expand professional opportunities.
03 — What we do
Five pillars.
One community.
From intimate roundtables to flagship industry stages — every initiative is designed to strengthen the bonds that move our industry forward.
Online Community
Educational Sessions
Networking Opportunities
Industry Events
Community Growth
04 — The Board
Meet the people behind the community.
Jesús Somonte
CEO & Founder · The Compass
“I believe diversity, visibility and authentic connections make our industry so much stronger. MICE & PROUD creates a space where everyone can belong and thrive.”
Erik Sawall
CEO & Founder · Sawall Select
“Connecting people has always been at the heart of my work. Through MICE & PROUD, I want to help create a more inclusive, welcoming and representative events industry.”
Randy Husein
Board Member
“I have always believed that the MICE industry has the power to unite, educate, empower and recognize not only corporations and institutions, but also persons and communities.”
06 — Partners
Our partners.
Forward-thinking organisations championing inclusion across the global MICE industry.
SAWALL SELECT
THE COMPASS
To be continued
Founding Partner Programme
Shape the future of an inclusive MICE industry.
08 — Get involved
Join the MICE & PROUD community.
Reach out to one of the founders to learn how to get involved as a member, partner or industry advocate.