Australia’s media has been ‘too white for too long’. How to bring more diversity

by keynoteworthyau | Jul 7, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers

The case for a more diverse and representative media should be clear by now – it’s been made time and time again. But it’s instructive to take stock every now and then. Over the last month alone, we’ve seen a number of clear examples of why greater diversity in...

Why true racial diversity in the arts will take more than words

by keynoteworthyau | Jun 27, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers

Do you make the 7/11 worker Indian? Or is that offensive? If you make them white …well … you’re lying really. But also, you’re taking a job away from an Indian actor if you don’t. This exchange, the first comment from actor-comedian Josh Thomas and the second by Celia...

Explainer: what is systemic racism and institutional racism?

by keynoteworthyau | Jun 20, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers

At the 2020 BAFTA awards, Joaquin Phoenix called out systemic racism in the film industry in his acceptance speech for leading actor. He said: I think that we send a very clear message to people of colour that you’re not welcome here. I think that’s the message that...

Where ‘woke’ came from and why brands should think twice before jumping on the social activism bandwagon

by keynoteworthyau | Jun 5, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers

First used in the 1940s, the term “woke” has resurfaced in recent years as a concept that symbolises the awareness of social issues and movement against injustice, inequality, and prejudice. But popularity has diluted its meaning and the idea has been cynically...

How the events industry will change post-Coronavirus – 5 key insights

by keynoteworthyau | May 22, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers

The big question on every speaker and event professionals’ minds is what the event industry will look like once the lockdowns have been lifted. The global pandemic of COVID-19 virus has permanently changed the events and exhibitions industry. One of the many upcoming...

Virtual events and the future of business gatherings in the post COVID-19 Era [Infographic]

by keynoteworthyau | May 15, 2020 | Event Organiser, Speakers

With physical events set to remain on hold for some time yet, more businesses are looking to virtual meet-ups, with the use of video tools soaring, and people finding new ways to connect, in replacement of major summits and conferences. The question now is whether...