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Explore diversity initiatives and insights from the field of Music Information Retrieval in this 43-minute conference talk from the Audio Developer Conference. Delve into the challenges faced by the music technology field in attracting and retaining diverse community members. Learn about the efforts of the International Society for Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR) and Women in Music Information Retrieval (WiMIR) communities since 2011 to address diversity issues. Discover various initiatives, including financial support for conference attendance, workshop events, and mentorship programs, aimed at promoting opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Gain valuable insights into the motivation, formation, and evolution of these initiatives, as well as their success factors. Conclude with actionable takeaways that can inform the design of diversity initiatives in other music technology communities.
