Reimagine
Our series of events, Reimagine, explores the capacity for using events as a force for good—driving social, environmental, and economic change through authenticity and genuine human connection.
We host events all over the world, from thought leadership dinners to sustainability workshops and conferences, where we aim to educate, inspire, and connect the events industry and wider community. We cover topics varying from implementing circular economy models and addressing diversity and inclusion gaps to waste mitigation, renewable resources, and everything in between!
Join us and our community of change-makers as we embark on revolutionising the events industry, one moment at a time!
Using events as a force for good
Reimagine: Using events as a force for good
Join us for an introduction to Reimagine 2023, where we explore key themes such as fostering collaboration over competition to transform events into a force for good and drive positive global change. Discover strategies for integrating holistic sustainability and circular economy models into corporate practices alongside discussions on accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Explore the collective power we possess to effectively tackle waste and climate change. Ultimately, we’ll delve into how prioritising the three P’s—people, planet, and profit—leads not only to business and event success but also benefits local communities and the environment.
Speakers: Kate Munday, Lily Pearson, Cathy Joyce, Ellie Ashton-Melia, Rebecca Lardeur, Fay Sharpe OBE, Linda Bekoe, Lucy Eden, Kat Winfield, Neil Thompson, Narmeen Kamran, Max Fellows, Carina Filek, Alistair Graham, Josh King, Saskya Liney, Nat Walker, Emily Maule, Rose Griffiths, Ed Brown, Carina Jandt, Matt Grey, Benedicta Asante, Lisa Sweeting, Amanda Bronkhorst, Jon Sibley, Chris Kelly, Danielle Ward, Zoe Tuffs, Lou Kiwanuka, Robert Kenward, Aisha Rigley
Category: Sustainability
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Reimagine: how to design a truly sustainable event
Join emc3 and ‘from now’ to explore how to design a truly sustainable event. We all understand that our choices affect the planet, but what actionable steps can we take? Our team will share their expertise in optimising touchpoints—from branding and print to food and beverage—to enhance sustainability, optimise waste mitigation and reduce carbon emissions. These strategies will not only future-proof your organisation but contribute positively to the planet and its people both within your organisation and the wider community!
Moderator: Nat Walker
Speakers: Philippe Homsy, Saskya Liney, Sam Gordon, Hannah Robinson
Category: Sustainability
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from now: creating accessible and inclusive experiences
Led by the strategy team at sustainability consultancy from now, this presentation will help you understand how to develop a clear, achievable and actionable framework of goals and actions to align your team around creating accessible and inclusive events.
Speakers: Emily Maule, Rose Griffiths
Category: Accessibility
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The event industry circular economy shift
Hear from some of the industry’s most innovative names on how they are helping the events industry reduce its impact and move towards a circular economy model that benefits everyone.
Speakers: Saskya Liney, Lily Pearson, Carina Jandt, Kat Winfield, Chris Kelly
Category: Sustainability
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An industry regeneration, reimagining sustainable events
Industry pioneers isla discuss the journey the events industry has undertaken over the last decade, and how they’ve been one of the bodies leading the way to a brighter, more positive future.
Speakers: Ellie Ashton-Melia, Rebecca Lardeur
Category: Sustainability
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Creating your social sustainability strategy
A sustainable event must be a diverse, accessible and inclusive event. Hear from industry leading experts on how we can all be striving to create events that cater to the widest audience.
Speakers: Rose Griffiths, Linda Bekoe, Narmeen Kamran, Lou Kiwanuka, Benedicta Asante
Category: DEI
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Using events for wider positive impact
This exciting panel takes a holistic view on sustainability, and delves into how we can look across every area of the event planning process to identify opportunities that make a positive impact on the people and places around us.
Speakers: Josh King, Lisa Sweeting, Matt Grey, Danielle Ward
Category: DEI
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International Confex Sustainability Theatre 2024
emc3 managed the Sustainability Theatre at International Confex, where we hosted over 20 speakers to present a series of thought-provoking sessions.
Over the course of two days, our sessions, which included individual presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats, covered a number of topics, from ‘Exploring Prosperity Through Corporate Responsibility’ and ‘Becoming a B Corp’ to ‘How to Embark Down the Road of Responsible Consumption’, and more.
We recorded each session so that you can take the time to digest the wealth of exciting content these industry leaders were so kind to share with us. Enjoy!
B’ A Better Business
Exclusive Collection became the UK’s first B Corp accredited hotel company in October 2021 and is part of a growing group of global companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose over profit. During his session, ‘B a better business’, Danny shares what it means to be a B Corp organisation and will cover the learnings and outcomes from Exclusive’s most recent Impact Report which covers two full years as a B Corp.
Speakers: Danny Pecorelli, Exclusive Collection
Category: Sustainability
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What’s Next? What to Do With the Data
You may have had an audit, you may have measured the carbon footprint of your event, you may have a sustainability policy, but that’s no good if you don’t understand the data or have any kind of action plan to start reducing that data down. This session looks at creating an action plan, understanding where you have influence and making it relevant to your organisation. What tools do you need, who do you need to involve and when can you put these plans in place. Move from words into action and start embedding strategy into your organisation.
Speakers: Lisa Sweeting, Green Sense Events
Category: Sustainability
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What’s the Travel Forecast?
Discover how data-driven strategies can revolutionise event travel management and sustainability. Learn how personalised travel plans and real-time data can enhance visitor experiences, promote sustainable travel, and generate additional revenue for event organisers. Gain insights into replacing guesswork with empirical data to improve event planning and achieve sustainability goals.
Speakers: Chris Thompson, You.Smart.Thing
Category: Sustainability
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The Road to Responsible Consumption
We all know it’s important to be sustainable when we’re delivering live events, but what does ‘responsible consumption’ mean, and how can it help you deliver a more sustainable event? In this session, Chrissie dives into some key areas of event delivery (such as energy use, catering, build materials, graphics, merchandise and more) and explores tangible ways to consume more responsibly and the difference it makes.
Speakers: Chrissie Beck
Category: Sustainability
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The Death of the Mega-Event
There’s been a sharp decline recently in cities willing to host mega events, but why? In this thought-provoking session, our speaker will take us through the recent controversies surrounding mega events and explore the impact they have on legacy and sustainability—can they be used as platforms for social change, is it the approach to production that is driving them into the ground, and what needs to change to revive them?
Speakers: Selina Donald, The Bulb
Host: Saskya Liney, emc3 & from now
Category: Sustainability
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Discovering Prosperity Through Corporate Social Responsibility
This panel discussion brings together event professionals from leading brands to explore the future trends of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), where they will define their ideas of long-term strategies for developing sustainable events and consider how these are intrinsically linked to boosting long-term business prosperity—harmonising the workforce and positively impacting both profitability and the planet.
Speakers:
Toni Geary, BSR
Ele Mather, PWC
Host:
Josh King, emc3
Category: DEI
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Switching Up Sustainability by Inspiring Transformation Through Interaction
In today’s rapidly evolving market, consumers are seeking brands that embody shared values. Yet, to ignite real change, engagement and education are essential. Sadly, a lot of sustainability messaging is switching off attention spans before it can inspire people to switch things up. Through the power of storytelling, this session will help to change that, sharing the strategies that help align sustainable practices with brand experience so that you can tap into what truly matters to your audience and inspire sustainable transformation through interactive engagement.
Speakers: Amy Morgan, emc3
Category: Sustainability
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The Business Case for Sustainable Events
Demand for sustainable events is set to grow in the coming years. On some level, we all know that sustainability is important—for the future of our children and our planet. The question is, how do we convince stakeholders that it’s not only a moral imperative but also a savvy business decision? We need to shake off the preconception that sustainability is costly when, in fact, it benefits all facets of a business, including improving the bottom line. Matilda Riley, sustainability consultant at ‘from now’, lead this session to explore the plethora of benefits businesses stand to gain from investing in sustainable events. Drawing from recent case studies and insightful data, Matilda will touch upon areas ranging from carbon neutrality and zero waste tactics to supply chain tips and more.
Speakers: Matilda Riley, from now
Category: Sustainability
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Sustainable Success: Navigating Tight Timelines and Budgets Cuts with Holistic Strategies
Hear from experts in holistic sustainability as we discuss the very real challenge being faced across the industry of ever-shortening lead times and tightening budgets. This session discusses how to ensure holistic sustainability remains at the forefront, how to work collaboratively with clients to achieve this, and delves into why sustainability doesn’t always mean adding costs (it can actually save you money, too!), and how to get ahead with your sustainability strategy while avoiding C-suite eating into the budget.
Speakers:
BYRAN RAVEN, D&B Solutions
Host:
Saskya Liney, emc3 & from now
Category: Sustainability
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What Should You Look for When Choosing a Sustainable Venue?
Why is it so important for event professionals to choose a sustainable venue, and how can they go about ensuring that their selected venue is truly sustainable? This engaging session explores the criteria event professionals and agencies can use to select the most viable venue for their needs, looking at examples and discussing how to verify a venue’s offering.
Speakers: Andrew Perolls, Greengage Solutions
Category: Sustainability
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Igniting Change: How Community Catalysed the B Corp Movement
Co-founder of sustainability consultancy ‘from now’ and Head of Sustainability at emc3, Saskya Liney, hosts a fireside chat with Catherine Draper from B Corp to discuss the growing movement of using business as a force for good and the powerful role community had to play in the building of the B Corp movement.
Speakers:
Catherine, B Corp
Host:
Saskya Liney, emc3 & from now
Category: Sustainability
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The Transformative Effects of a Purpose-Led Business Model
This session explores how event professionals, agencies, and venues alike can benefit people and the planet while making a significant profit. The speaker takes us through their personal B Corp journey that led to a successful purpose-led business model, exploring ways in which we can collectively and individually leave a positive impact and lasting legacy.
Speakers:
Celia Gaze, The Wellbeing Farm
Category: Sustainability
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Designing Events With Purpose
This fireside chat focusses on the environmental, social, and corporate governance aspects of designing events. We will explore how events can be designed for low environmental impact and leave a lasting positive social legacy, how to create memorable events that facilitate meaningful connections, where to start when aligning your event with your strategic goals, and how to achieve holistic sustainability with your event.
Speakers:
Abena Fairweather, Legacy
Host:
Matt Grey, event:decision
Category: DEI
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The Role of B Corporations in the Events Industry
B Corporations are companies that meet the highest verifiable standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. In this panel discussion, we hear from event agencies and suppliers who have achieved B Corp status, learn about the process of becoming certified, and explore how we can and should be utilising these networks for the greater good of our industry.
Speakers:
Dale Parmenter, DPRG
Elizabeth Heron, OrangeDoor
Kathryn Myers, Milk and Honey PR
Nick Gold, Speakers Corner
Host:
Josh King, emc3
Category: Sustainability
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Making Events Net Positive – a regenerative approach to carbon footprint management
This session delves into innovative approaches to environmental conservation and sustainability in events. Attendees will learn strategies and tools for creating impactful, eco-friendly events and and practical steps for reducing environmental footprints, engaging stakeholders, and leveraging the power of events to promote broader conservation efforts. The session aims to inspire and equip event organisers with the knowledge and resources needed to make meaningful contributions to environmental sustainability.
Speakers: Willian Beer, Ric Porteus
Category: Sustainability
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Know carpet, not no carpet
Gain valuable insights into leveraging digital marketing strategies effectively across various platforms while learing practical techniques for enhancing audience engagement and maximising ROI through targeted content creation and strategic campaign management. This session highlights current trends and best practices, equipping participants with the knowledge to navigate and succeed in today’s competitive digital landscape.
Speakers: Jennifer Bishop, Bendicte Lobel, Keith Swain
Category: Sustainability
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The Supply Chain – Sustainability Saboteur or Supporter?
This session explores the pivotal role of the supply chain in the events industry, addressing whether it hinders or supports sustainability efforts. Attendees will gain insights into longstanding sustainability initiatives within the supply chain and challenges faced, such as greenwashing and cost pressures. Through discussions with industry representatives, the session emphasises the necessity of including the supply chain in decision-making processes for genuine progress towards sustainability goals.
Speakers: Andrew Harrison, Jennifer Bishop, Karl Dukes, Lisa Tyson, Oliver Smart
Category: Sustainability
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