Diversity & Inclusion 

Our policy is based on the industry standard charter set out by DICE, the 2010 UK Equality Act and 9 Protected Characteristics. We review our policy regularly to reflect changes in the industry and learnings from the past year and will likely refine and update where required.

Event participation and line-up
We meticulously design all our events in adherence to the principles outlined in the DICE Charter, which can be found at https://www.getdice.co.uk/dicecharter.

Per their established guidelines, we aim to obtain DICE certification for each event we organise.

Our Speakers
We dedicate considerable time to identifying speakers who can impart their knowledge and invaluable experiences during our events. We aim to provide diverse viewpoints by featuring various speakers from different backgrounds, resulting in a more comprehensive and enlightening conversation that greatly enhances the learning experience.

Communication
Language plays a crucial role in fostering and impeding inclusivity, and we aim to cultivate a feeling of unity and engagement within our communities. Our dedication to inclusive language is demonstrated in our social media and promotional materials, such as our website, email campaigns, and social media posts.

To guarantee that our language remains inclusive and respectful, we have established guidelines and standards for our team to adhere to when generating content.

Accessibility
We prioritise both physical and digital accessibility when planning our events. For in-person gatherings, we consider numerous aspects, including dietary preferences, diverse mobility needs, venue locations, and the availability of volunteers and team members to assist as needed.

Our internal Accessibility & Inclusivity checklist directs our teams in making our events as accessible as possible to a wide range of attendees.

To deliver an inclusive digital experience, we incorporate various features that enhance accessibility on our website, such as:

• Utilising a colour contrast checker for all colour combinations to guarantee readability.

• Ensuring links can be comprehended out of context by screen readers.

• Providing logo links to the homepage for simplified navigation.

• Opening links to pages and other websites in the same window unless specified in the link text or preceding a list of links. Some links also open in a new layer, like a pop-up, on the page visitors view.

• Offering a responsive website that functions at any screen size and zoom level.

• Maintaining a sufficiently large text point size across all devices to guarantee legibility.

If you require information in an alternative format, such as an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, or audio recording, please contact us by emailing hello@itsiconic.com.

We are constantly working on learning and enhancing our offerings. If you have any feedback regarding our accessibility, please contact us at hello@itsiconic.com.