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Every year, millions of people from around the world come to Germany for conferences, congresses, or seminars, and hundreds of thousands work in the event industry here. No matter where these people come from, how they were raised, what they believe in, what physical and mental abilities they have, or whom they love: We welcome them warmly and treat them with respect and trust! Meetings made in Germany are open-minded and diverse: We firmly reject all forms of extremism and stand with full conviction for our free democracy and our constitution.</p> <footer>— Matthias Schultze, GCB Managing Director</footer> </div> </blockquote> </div> <div class="sg-fld-article sg-subfld-headline box-center"> <h2 class="sg-headline-medium">Potentials of Diversity: Our Motivation</h2> </div> <div class="sg-fld-article sg-subfld-paragraph box-center"> <p>Business events bring people from all over the world together, enabling the exchange of ideas and knowledge, and driving innovation forward. At the GCB, we recognize the value of each dimension of diversity and aim to further differentiate and harness their potential. Diversity thus becomes another cornerstone of the values embedded in the GCB mission statement: knowledge and expertise, networking, openness, sustainability, and innovation.</p> <p>We firmly believe that embracing and promoting diversity enhances our work, builds respect and trust, and significantly contributes to a successful future through creative solutions – for both the GCB and Germany as a leading meetings destination.</p> </div> <div class="sg-fld-article sg-subfld-image box-center sg-size-large " > <figure> <div class="sg-image-copyright"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="/site/assets/files/93844/cdv_logo_unterzeichnet.480x270.jpg 1x, /site/assets/files/93844/cdv_logo_unterzeichnet.480x270-hidpi.jpg 2x"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="/site/assets/files/93844/cdv_logo_unterzeichnet.768x432.jpg 1x, /site/assets/files/93844/cdv_logo_unterzeichnet.768x432-hidpi.jpg 2x"> <img srcset="/site/assets/files/93844/cdv_logo_unterzeichnet.980x552.jpg 1x, /site/assets/files/93844/cdv_logo_unterzeichnet.980x552-hidpi.jpg 2x" src="/site/assets/files/93844/cdv_logo_unterzeichnet.980x552.jpg" alt="Signatory logo of the Diversity Charter | © Charta der Vielfalt" title="Signatory logo of the Diversity Charter | © Charta der Vielfalt" > </div> </figure> </div> <div class="sg-fld-article sg-subfld-paragraph box-center"> <p>We strive to foster a culture of respect within the GCB team, embracing diversity across gender, age, ethnic background, nationality, physical and mental abilities, religion, worldview, sexual orientation, and social standing. This commitment extends equally to our members, partners, and customers. Our aim is to actively promote diversity not only within the GCB but also at external events, recognizing their pivotal role as platforms for exchanging knowledge and ideas to systematically incorporate diversity.</p> <p>A key element of our endeavor is our endorsement of the "Charta der Vielfalt" (Diversity Charter), a significant initiative in Germany, signed by us in the spring of 2023. This charter stands as the foremost employer-led commitment to advancing diversity within companies and institutions.</p> </div> <div class="sg-fld-article sg-subfld-teaser box-center"> <div class="sg-fld-article sg-subfld-cta"> <ul class="sg-cta-box"> <li class="sg-cta-size-m sg-teaser-ext"> <a href="https://www.charta-der-vielfalt.de/en/" class="sg-cta-item " target="_blank" > <i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-right-long"></i> Diversity Charter </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="sg-fld-article-medium sg-subfld-teaser box-center"> <div class="sg-fld-article sg-subfld-headline"> <h2 class="sg-headline-medium">You Might Also Be Interested In:</h2> </div> <div class="sg-tile-teaser sg-tiles-medium sg-tiles-txtsep" > <a class=" sg-tile sg-tile-2-1 sg-tile-image " href="/en/why-germany/meet-connect-discover/" > <figure> <img srcset="/site/assets/files/56379/marketing2023_c_istock_com_anawat_s.500x280.jpg 1x, /site/assets/files/56379/marketing2023_c_istock_com_anawat_s.500x280-hidpi.jpg 2x" src="/site/assets/files/56379/marketing2023_c_istock_com_anawat_s.500x280.jpg" alt="Woman holding a digital earth in both her hands." title="Woman holding a digital earth in both her hands." > <div class="sg-tile-highlight"></div> <small class="sg-copyright" data-uk-tooltip="title: iStock.com / anawat_s; pos: left">©<span class="sg-screenreader-only"> iStock.com / anawat_s</span></small> </figure> <h3>#MeetConnectDiscover</h3> <p>7 Reasons for Your Next Event in Germany</p> </a> <a class=" sg-tile sg-tile-2-1 sg-tile-image " href="/en/germany-meetings-magazin/mice-think-tank/diversity-und-innovation/" > <figure> <img srcset="/site/assets/files/70993/istock_paperkites_1394993548.500x280.jpg 1x, /site/assets/files/70993/istock_paperkites_1394993548.500x280-hidpi.jpg 2x" src="/site/assets/files/70993/istock_paperkites_1394993548.500x280.jpg" alt="Group of diverse business people" title="Group of diverse business people" > <div class="sg-tile-highlight"></div> <small class="sg-copyright" data-uk-tooltip="title: iStoc.com / Paperkites; pos: left">©<span class="sg-screenreader-only"> iStoc.com / Paperkites</span></small> </figure> <h3>Diversity as a Driver for Innovation</h3> <p>Swarm Intelligence Increases through Diverse Teams</p> </a> <a class=" sg-tile sg-tile-2-1 sg-tile-image " href="/en/sustainability/contenthub/" > <figure> <img srcset="/site/assets/files/2869/istock_scyther5-1278858409.500x280.jpg 1x, /site/assets/files/2869/istock_scyther5-1278858409.500x280-hidpi.jpg 2x" src="/site/assets/files/2869/istock_scyther5-1278858409.500x280.jpg" alt="Young business people are discussing together a new startup project. 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A glowing light bulb as a new idea." > <div class="sg-tile-highlight"></div> <small class="sg-copyright" data-uk-tooltip="title: iStock.com / scyther5; pos: left">©<span class="sg-screenreader-only"> iStock.com / scyther5</span></small> </figure> <h3>Sustainable Meetings</h3> <p>Content Hub</p> </a> <a class=" sg-tile sg-tile-2-1 sg-tile-image " href="/en/germany-meetings-magazin/mice-think-tank/imex-23-diversity/" > <figure> <img srcset="/site/assets/files/82365/fkcf5216.500x280.jpg 1x, /site/assets/files/82365/fkcf5216.500x280-hidpi.jpg 2x" src="/site/assets/files/82365/fkcf5216.500x280.jpg" alt="Group of diverse business people" title="Group of diverse business people" > <div class="sg-tile-highlight"></div> <small class="sg-copyright" data-uk-tooltip="title: iStoc.com / Paperkites; pos: left">©<span class="sg-screenreader-only"> iStoc.com / Paperkites</span></small> </figure> <h3>What Makes Future Business Events Diverse & Inclusive? </h3> <p>Wall of Ideas on Diversity at the Germany Stand at IMEX Frankfurt 2023</p> </a> </div> </div> </article> </main> <div class="sg-after-content"> <div class="sg-container-small sg-nav-siblings"> <h4> In this area </h4> <span> <a href="/en/sustainability/gcb/right-and-fair/"> right and fair </a> </span> | <span> <a href="/en/sustainability/gcb/green-globe/"> Green Globe </a> </span> | <span class="sg-active"> Diversity, Equity & Inclusion </span> | <span> <a href="/en/sustainability/gcb/compensation/"> Compensating C02 Emissions </a> </span> | <span> <a href="/en/sustainability/gcb/compliance-system/"> Compliance System </a> </span> </div> <div class="sg-container-small sg-nav-categories"> <h4> More from the categories </h4> <ul class="sg-categorylist sg-row"> <li> <a href="/en/kategorien/themen/nachhaltigkeit/"> Sustainability </a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/kategorien/themen/das-gcb/"> The GCB </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="sg-container-small sg-breadcrumb"> <h4>Path to page</h4> <a href="/en/">gcb.de</a> <a href="/en/sustainability/">Sustainability</a> <a href="/en/sustainability/gcb/">Sustainability at the GCB</a> <span>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</span> </div> </div> <footer> <section class="sg-container-full foo-social"> <div class="sg-container-medium"> <div class="sg-row"> <h3>Also visit us on:</h3> <div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GermanyMeetings" target="_blank" title="YouTube"> <span class="fab fa-2x fa-youtube"></span><span class="sg-screenreader-only">YouTube</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/germany_meetings/" target="_blank" title="Instagram"> <span class="fab fa-2x fa-instagram"></span><span class="sg-screenreader-only">Instagram</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/german-convention-bureau/" target="_blank" title="LinkedIn"> <span class="fab fa-2x fa-linkedin-in"></span><span class="sg-screenreader-only">LinkedIn</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="sg-container-full foo-links"> <div class="sg-container-medium"> <div class="sg-row"> <div class="foo-cdv"> <a href="/de/nachhaltigkeit/gcb/charta-der-vielfalt/" title="Erfahren Sie hier mehr zur Charta der Vielfalt" target="_blank"> <img src="/site/templates/images/logo--cdv-2019-dt.svg" alt="Logo: Charta der Vielfalt – Unterzeichner"> <span class="sg-screenreader-only">Charta der Vielfalt – Unterzeichnet!</span> </a> </div> <ul class="foo-links-info"> <li> <a href="/en/terms-conditions/" class="sg-link sg-link-btn"> Terms and Conditions </a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/privacy-policy/" class="sg-link sg-link-btn"> Privacy Policy </a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/imprint/" class="sg-link sg-link-btn"> Imprint </a> </li> <li> <a onclick="return klaro.show();" class="sg-link sg-link-btn"> Cookie and privacy settings </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> <section class="sg-container-full foo-end"> <div class="sg-container-medium"> <div class="sg-row"> <div class="foo-logo"> <a href="/en/" title="To home page"> <img src="/site/templates/images/logo--gcb-sign.svg" alt="Logo: German Convention Bureau"> <span class="sg-screenreader-only">German Convention Bureau</span> </a> </div> <div class="foo-adress foo-adress-us"> <p> <strong>GCB German Convention Bureau e. 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