Events
Discover events that members of our team are speaking at or our partners are hosting – keynotes, webinars, or conferences.
25 June, 2025
Jennifer Jensen at The Meetings Show UK, 2025
London, UK
12:00 - 12:30 local time - Jennifer explores "Redefining Events In 2025: Impactful And Regenerative MICE Strategies" on stage two.
6 May, 2025
Milda Salciute at Made Possible Festival [panel]
London, UK
"Measurement is just one piece of the puzzle in driving sustainability progress. This panel discussion will explore the next steps in managing and advancing the changes that have been measured. Featuring insights from industry leaders at Ascential, Jack Morton, and others, we’ll go beyond measurement to uncover the actions and strategies needed to turn data into meaningful change. Join us as we discuss what comes after measurement and how the events industry can continue evolving toward its sustainability goals."
- Martha Jennings, Head of Sustainability, LIONS (Ascential)
- Roger Lehner, Senior Operations & Sustainability Executive, IMEX
- Milda Salciute,Changemaker and Sustainability Consultant (Events and Education), GDS-Movement
- Emily Shephard, TRACE Services Delivery Manager, isla
24 April, 2025
Jennifer Jensen in the TMI April Zoom Discussion
Virtual
10:00 - 11:00 GMT - Jennifer explores "Unlocking the Potential of UK Destinations: Learnings from the GDS Index" for all registered TMI members.
17 April, 2025
Guy Bigwood and Jessica Vandy at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
How can event planners embed regeneration into every stage of their planning process? This session offers practical, actionable strategies for weaving regenerative principles into conference and meeting design. From selecting destinations and venues that align with regenerative goals to optimising resource management and fostering meaningful community involvement, we'll cover the steps needed to create events that give back more than they take. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap and innovative ideas to transform their events into drivers of positive change.
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16 April, 2025
Guy Bigwood at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
16:00 - 16:40 Local Time: "Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Event Planning"
In this cutting-edge panel discussion, industry leaders will move beyond lip service to sustainability and deliver actionable insights for event professionals. The panellists will cut to the chase, providing attendees with concrete, implementable strategies to make their events more environmentally friendly and socially responsible.
Panellists:
- Paul Harvey, Editor, M&IT - Northstar Meetings Group
- Guy Bigwood, Chief Changemaker - Global Destinations Sustainability Movement
- Lisa Hopkins, CEO - Business Events Industry Aotearoa
- Edward Koh, Executive Director l Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel l Experience Development Group - Singapore Tourism Board
- Elena Fis, Sustainability Manager - Kenes Group
9 April, 2025
“BUSINESS Events AS USUAL: Social Impact in Destinations” in collaboration with #MEET4IMPACT Webinar on 9 April AM Session
Virtual
AM Session @ 09:00 CET - Social impact is no longer an add-on: it’s the new business-as-usual approach for destinations and convention bureaux. Join us for this insightful webinar to explore how event legacy, stakeholder collaboration, and impact measurement are transforming the way destinations approach sustainability. Through practical strategies and real-world case studies, we’ll break down the key elements of impact-driven destination management to integrate meaningful change into business events. Experts:
- Genevieve Leclerc, CEO & Co-Founder, #MEET4IMPACT
- Fathma Khalid, Social Impact Consultant, #MEET4IMPACT
- How DMOs can embed social impact and legacy into event strategies
- The role of stakeholder ecosystems and risk management in legacy planning
- Practical tools and methods for impact measurement and reporting
- Case studies of destinations successfully integrating impact into their events
8 April, 2025
Guy Bigwood at ProLight + Sound 2025
Frankfurt, Germany
16:00 - 16:50 Local Time: "Beyond LEDs: Rethinking Event Production for a Regenerative Future” In this dynamic session, Guy will delve into the world of regeneration and why it matters for live events. From theory, he will then explore:
8 April, 2025
“BUSINESS Events AS USUAL: Social Impact in Destinations” in collaboration with #MEET4IMPACT Webinar on 8 April PM Session
Virtual
PM Session @ 17:00 CET - Social impact is no longer an add-on: it’s the new business-as-usual approach for destinations and convention bureaux. Join us for this insightful webinar to explore how event legacy, stakeholder collaboration, and impact measurement are transforming the way destinations approach sustainability. Through practical strategies and real-world case studies, we’ll break down the key elements of impact-driven destination management to integrate meaningful change into business events. Experts:
- Genevieve Leclerc, CEO & Co-Founder, #MEET4IMPACT
- Fathma Khalid, Social Impact Consultant, #MEET4IMPACT
- How DMOs can embed social impact and legacy into event strategies
- The role of stakeholder ecosystems and risk management in legacy planning
- Practical tools and methods for impact measurement and reporting
- Case studies of destinations successfully integrating impact into their events
