Swinburne Panel Pledge

In taking the Swinburne Panel Pledge, I commit to ensuring events are diverse and inclusive.

To do this, I will:

• actively champion diversity and equity by calling for speakers from diverse backgrounds, genders, age groups, cultures and abilities
• enquire about the gender balance and diversity of speakers and panelists when invited to participate in events
• assist with suggesting speakers and panelists to support diversity and gender equity
• advocate for diversity and reserve the right to withdraw from any internal or external professional event, symposium or conference where the diversity of the panel has not been considered
• insist that events are representative and diverse if I am involved in hosting or organising an internal or external professional event, symposium or conference
• question and raise the issue of gender balance and diversity when opportunities arise.

Yes, I take the Swinburne Panel Pledge.

By signing the pledge, you are making a commitment to diversity and equity when organising and/or speaking at internal and external professional events, panels and forums.

Your details will only be used for Swinburne Panel Pledge follow-up purposes. Thank you for supporting the Swinburne Panel Pledge.