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 \n·Sessions -Plan for diversity,equity,and inclusion.Ensure gender and race/ethnicity is balancedwithin each session(especially keynotes and plenary speakers),not just the overall program.  \n·Presenters-Include speakers from a wide range of contexts.Factors to consider include genderidentities,racial groups,geographic region,ability,sexual orientation,and career stage.  \nMODERATOR/SPEAKER SOURCING AND SELECTION:During this step,it is important to  \ninclude language on the topics you will be addressing to gauge comfort levels and communication skillsto see if they are a good fit.  \n口Ensure proper time to research and source representative moderators,speakers,and panelists.Resources for speakers include:  \nSuggestions from past speakers-ask your past speakers for their recommendations,noting thatyou'd like to increase your outreach to diverse leaders in their industry/field.  \nSeek recommendations from EDI committees and other thought leaders within the organizations.  \n·Compensate speakers and be transparent about their fees e.g.,have plenary speakers submitfee scale and pay all main speakers consistent compensation amounts.  \n■Actively solicit proposals and submissions from underrepresented groups.  \nINVITATIONS TO MODERATORS/SPEAKERS:This step allows you to track your progress.  \n口As part of the formal invitation,specifically include language on individual EDI issues you wouldlike speakers to address to gauge their comfort levels and fit for conversation.  \n□ Request demographic information from moderators and speakers for tracking purposes(e.g.gender pronouns,race or ethnicity and education information).Some guidance ","cbCaicYQNguqIaTX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicYQNguqIaTX","pdf",1151321,7,"English","# PLANNING WITH PURPOSE: AN EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHECKLIST\n## Event Description\n## Event Details\n## Moderator/Speaker Sourcing and Selection\n## Invitations to Moderators/Speakers\n## Programming Decisions\n## Accessible Conference Media & Inclusive Engagement","[{\"question\":\"How should the planning committee be organized for EDI?\",\"answer\":\"Ensure the committee is representative of the community demographic the event is meant to serve. 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