Diversified announces Without Boundaries: Accelerate Action event, film festival

The March 6 International Women’s Day celebration in NYC works to empower and foster community among students and professional women in AV, media, and technology

PLANO, Texas – Feb. 25, 2025 – Diversified, a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced Without Boundaries: Accelerate Action, an International Women’s Day event and film festival March 6 in New York City. The event is a collaboration of Diversified, Diversified’s Women’s Empowerment Group, AVIXA Women’s Council, SVGW (formerly Women’s Sports Media Initiative), and NextLVL Learning. Diversified will host the gathering, which aims to inspire, empower, and advance women in AV, media, and technology by providing a platform for sharing bold ideas, breakthrough projects, and transformative visions.

Industry professionals and students will gather at the event to discuss women empowerment in AV, a field that still has a large gender gap to close. Members of the media interested in attending are encouraged to reach out to the Diversified media contact below to secure a spot.

“Without Boundaries: Accelerate Action gives women a new platform through which to showcase their voices, celebrate innovation, and build networks that can define careers,” said Diversified Chief People Officer Debbie Fulton. “We know that representation matters, and we’re committed to shaping a workforce that reflects the diverse world that we serve."

Without Boundaries: Accelerate Action will feature a fireside chat with Diversified CEO Eric Hutto and special guest Melanie Kalmar, Dow’s corporate vice president, chief information officer, and chief digital officer. Hutto and Kalmar, who was recognized on the Forbes CIO Next list, will discuss how organizations can drive immediate impact by embracing collaboration, inclusivity, and forward-thinking strategies. Anyone from the general public will be able to watch the keynote on March 6 at 4 p.m. ET via AVIXA TV’s livestream, accessible worldwide.

The New York event also kicks off Diversified’s inaugural Without Boundaries Film Festival. Staged in partnership with AVIXA and SVGW, the festival celebrates and supports the creativity, innovation, and incredible impact of women in the AV, media, and technology fields. Festival attendees will see films that share inspiring stories, ideas, and innovations to uplift others and support growth as a community from women working in or studying AV, media, and technology.

“Diversified respects and celebrates people’s varied backgrounds and unique experiences, as we all work together to achieve greatness for the communities we serve,” said Hutto. “We look forward to connecting with students and professional women who are pursuing and growing their careers in the AV, media, and technology fields, leaders mentoring the next generation, and male allies of women to highlight women’s challenges, innovations, and triumphs.”

To view the full agenda for Without Boundaries: Accelerate Action, click here.

Media Contact:

Sam Brancato
PRforDiversified@bospar.com