Vitesse Media PLC Launch of 12 new Diversity events
04 April 2018 - 4:00PM
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Vitesse Media PLC
04 April 2018
4 April 2018
Vitesse Media plc
("Vitesse", the "Company" or the "Group")
Launch of 12 new Diversity events across 2018 and 2019
Vitesse Media (AIM: VIS), the B2B information and events
business, is delighted to announce that following a thorough
review, and in collaboration with its partners, it has decided to
accelerate the development of its Diversity events series.
Vitesse intends to deliver several new, ongoing campaigns
globally to further address the gender imbalance in a number of
industries. This will see 12 events launched in relation to
diversity and the 'Women In' series, as well as a number of new
events across other sectors. In addition to existing events in the
UK and USA, the diversity campaigns will include additional events
in Europe and Asia.
Alongside the launch of new awards, the Company will accelerate
the development of its careers fairs and conferences as adjacent
events. Vitesse intends to launch its own 'diversity website' that
will provide a hub for information on all of the existing and new
diversity activities, as well as conducting research and studies
into diversity issues.
This decision follows the successful launch of the 'Women in IT
USA' awards event, which took place on 22 March 2018 in New York,
as well as the continued growth of the UK-based Diversity event
series.
The inaugural Women in IT Awards USA saw 550 business and
technology leaders gathered together at New York's Gotham Hall to
showcase the achievements and innovation of women in technology.
The Women in IT Awards is an important part of Vitesse Media's
Diversity events series which also includes Women in Finance,
Future stars of Technology and Tomorrow's Tech Leaders Today. The
awards have been running in the UK for four years and the most
recent event, held in London in January 2018, attracted 1,150
guests.
Simon Stilwell, Chief Executive of Vitesse, said:
"We are delighted that the Women in IT Awards continues to grow
in size and influence and is now a real representation of how
important inclusion is in the technology industry. Businesses
worldwide, alongside a raft of influential partners, are
increasingly recognising the issue of gender diversity and
committing to making real change.
"Our resolve to help tackle this issue is strong and we are
excited to be accelerating the development of the Diversity events
programme over the next two years. I am confident that this move
will be highly beneficial for the Group and all its stakeholders
and I look forward to seeing Vitesse-run Diversity campaigns
implemented globally by 2020."
For further enquiries please contact:
+44 (0)20 7250
Vitesse Media plc 7035
Simon Stilwell, Chief
Executive
Ed Riddell, Finance
Director
Stockdale Securities +44 (0)20 7601
Limited 6100
Tom Griffiths
Ed Thomas
+44 (0)20 3865
Alma PR 9668
Rebecca Sanders-Hewett
Robyn Fisher
Susie Hudson
About Vitesse Media plc
Vitesse Media plc is an AIM-quoted leading B2B media business
specialising in events, digital activities, data and research
across four key sectors: Technology, Investment, Diversity and SME.
Vitesse's ambition is to create content that informs, communities
that engage and brands that inspire in order to enable a better
business environment for our sponsors and clients.
Vitesse's flagship titles include SmallBusiness.co.uk, Growth
Company Investor, Information Age, GrowthBusiness.co.uk and What
Investment. Vitesse Media is also responsible for a growing
portfolio of high-profile events, including The Quoted Company
Awards, Women in IT Awards, British Small Business Awards and Data
50 Awards, amongst others.
For more information visit www.vitessemedia.com
About the Women in IT Awards
The Women in IT Awards is the world's largest tech diversity
event, providing an opportunity for business and tech leaders to
convene and celebrate women in technology, with the ultimate aim to
further the cause of improving diversity and inclusion in the IT
industry. The Awards were launched in 2015, and the inaugural USA
event took place on 22 March 2018.
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