Introducing our new initiative…
Everyone deserves to feel safe at work, but for too many people working in the events industry, that isn't the reality.
Following the findings of The Big Survey 2026, NOWIE is developing Safe to Work, a new industry-wide initiative that turns research into meaningful action. Our ambition is simple: to bring organisations together to create safer, more inclusive working environments across the events industry.
The 2026 report revealed some difficult truths
80% of women surveyed experienced harassment while working onsite at events.
61% didn't report their most significant incident.
19% have left a role or turned down work because of safety or harassment concerns.
These findings highlight the urgent need for clearer responsibilities, better prevention and reporting processes, and greater accountability across our industry.