Published on: January 2018

Each January in Vancouver, AME’s Roundup conference welcomes thousands of people from around British Columbia, across Canada, and the world. For some, it’s a tradition, a chance to reconnect with friends and colleagues and tread the well-worn path between technical presentations, tradeshow booths and social events. For others, it can be terrifying. A young student attending his or her first conference. An immigrant recently transferred from overseas. An introvert. A normally outgoing person struggling with anxiety or depression. A woman stinging from an off-hand sexist comment. A recovering addict.

In the exploration industry, and at AME, subjects like gender, diversity, inclusion and mental health, are increasingly acknowledged and discussed, and progress is being made. But what can we each do to make Roundup a successful and inclusive meeting that welcomes and encourages a diverse range of people?

“Inclusion is one of the key values that holds up AME,” says Edie Thome, President and CEO of AME, “Roundup is an incredible event, but we recognise that everyone feels overwhelmed or intimidated sometimes, and we hear you. Roundup is a conference for everyone and we must constantly work together to maintain an inclusive culture.”

Read the full story: AME Blog