From AES D&I Committee
Guidelines for the AES Convention Policy Committees
Standard protocols for ensuring diverse representation and equitable opportunities across all AES-sponsored events and conventions.
Inclusive Audio Community
Inclusive Audio Community
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee maintains this annotated webliography to support a more inclusive audio community. We are dedicated to providing the tools and visibility required for systemic change in professional audio.
Partner Organizations
Organizations
Discover organizations, networks, and initiatives dedicated to expanding opportunities and representation across the audio industry.
Women's Audio Mission
Based in San Francisco, WAM has trained over 12,000 women and girls in their facility—the only one in the world built and run entirely by women.
SoundGirls
Empowering women in audio by providing a support network and resources for career advancement in live and studio sound.
Yorkshire Sound Women Network
UK-based network founded to introduce women and girls to sound and music technology through workshops and industry networking.
Girls Make Beats
Training the next generation of female music producers, DJs, and audio engineers through immersive community programs.
Beats by Girlz
Curriculum developed at Boston's Berklee School of Music to provide a safe space for non-binary and female students to create.
Directory of Women in Professional Audio and Production
A global, searchable database designed to facilitate networking and hiring of women in various audio roles. This resource is essential for recruiters and collaborators looking to diversify their technical teams.
Educational Resources
Technical Documents
Explore guides, research, and best practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout professional audio.
- From Yorkshire Sound Women
Guide to supporting women in professional sound
A comprehensive resource from YSWN providing actionable advice for creating inclusive studio and live sound environments.
- POLICY RESEARCH
Closing the tech gender gap through philanthropy
An investigation into how corporate social responsibility can build pathways for underrepresented genders in tech sectors.
Latest Updates
News & Committee Updates
Ongoing documentation of our work and community progress.
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