Unconscious Bias Training
Raising awareness of unconscious bias and the steps individuals can take to prevent biased attitudes and behaviors from interfering with workplace decisions and interactions.
Our Journey to an Equitable Future
The diverse voices of our industry inspire us to grow and bring change for the benefit of all that make up the audiovisual world. This includes taking a positive stand for more inclusion and equity for all, through a commitment to go further, push ourselves, and challenge our boundaries to help others on their journey.
As a member-driven association, we are using our talent and resources, as well as that of our industry volunteers to be a voice of change. We know that as the global industry organization, AVIXA must be intentional in acting on these issues and provide resources to affect change across the AV community.
Join Us at InfoComm
We're creating an inclusive event where attendees interact with diverse speakers with access to a wide range of amenities. Inclusion matters because everyone deserves to belong and for their story to be heard.
The Importance of Diversity and Equity in AV
Carl Cruz-La Santa, the Director of Customer Success, XTG of AVI-SPL explains why it is important to promote diversity and equity in the AV industry.
AVIXA Pride Month Roundtable with Stacey Capps and Jenn Steinhardt
Celebrate Pride Month with Stacey Capps and Jenn Steinhardt as they share their personal stories of being LGBTQ+ in the AV community. Listen, Learn, and Reflect with AVIXA’s Samantha Powell on this impactful DEI discussion.
DEI Resources
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AV Inclusive Language Guide
Inclusive language acknowledges diversity, conveys respect to all, is sensitive to differences, and promotes equality.
Our Commitment
At AVIXA, you trust us to tackle both industry and social issues. In order to lead this path forward, we are championing an environment of giving, sharing, mutual respect and equity through both learning and education. We are committed to providing training resources, shining a light on diverse perspectives, impactful research and platforms that will support our industry on way forward.
As part of this commitment, we invite you to join in our mission for a more equitable future for the AV industry. Let us begin the conversation, share your ideas, and together we can accomplish meaningful change.
AVIXA's Diversity Council
Encouraging inclusion and promoting diversity.
AVIXA's Women Council
A global community committed to empowering women in AV.
AV Industry Pledge for an Equitable Future
We are calling on the entire audiovisual industry to stand with AVIXA. Champion further equity and full representation across every aspect of our business. We invite CEO's owners, thought leaders and all within the industry to join the list of signatories.
AVIXA Foundation
Through the AVIXA Foundation, we make regular contributions to two AV-related partner nonprofit organizations tackling racism and building career pipelines into the audiovisual industry for young adults from underrepresented communities. Loop Lab, EnventU, Diverse Media Institute, and New Futures work tirelessly to help build a more equitable and inclusive industry for us all.
The Loop Lab
Loop Lab offers internships and apprenticeships in media arts. By training and placing women and people of color into AV careers, it is committed to ending inequality and racism through digital storytelling.
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EnventU
Through its one-of-a-kind educational initiative designed to explore career opportunities in the dynamic live events industry, EnventU addresses social issues by providing alternative pathways to higher education and strives to close the skills gap for young people..
Diverse Media Institute
The non-profit Diverse Media Institute is housed in a highly specialized facility that is uniquely designed for the study of audio and media production. Their specialized resources include fully outfitted recording studios and a soundstage with professional grade equipment.
New Futures
New Futures propels young people through certifications and community college degrees and into careers across the DC region. They provide scholarships, academic advising, career coaching, and a lot of heart to help our Scholars launch careers to achieve financial security.
Our Responsibility
At AVIXA, we are committed to being the virtual diversity officer of the AV industry. We will chart a roadmap to an inclusive future through hands-on tools and professional guidance and reporting.
Beyond accelerating progress within AVIXA, we have a responsibility to help drive change within the audiovisual industry.
“We know there is a lot of work to do to improve diversity in our industry, and it can’t be achieved overnight, but I can pledge to you that AVIXA is dedicated to this action and will continue to share our progress along the way.”
– David Labuskes, CEO