Director, Sustainability & Social Impact
Encore
Patrick Sullivan is Director of Sustainability & Social Impact at Encore, a global event technology and production services company. He leads the development and implementation of Encore's responsible business strategy, helping integrate sustainability, social impact and governance considerations across operations, supply chain activities and event solutions.
Patrick works with event organizers, venue partners, suppliers and industry stakeholders to advance more sustainable approaches to meetings and events. His work focuses on helping organizations measure and reduce environmental impacts, strengthen responsible supply chain practices, navigate evolving regulatory expectations and create lasting social value through meetings and events.
Throughout his career, Patrick has led initiatives spanning sustainability strategy, social impact, stakeholder engagement, leadership development and responsible business integration. He is a frequent contributor to industry discussions on the future of sustainable events and the role the global events industry can play in supporting environmental progress, social responsibility and long-term business resilience.
Outside work, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife, Johanna, and their two sons, Jackson and Hudson. He enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors and exploring new ways to strengthen the connection between business, people and the natural environment.
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The future of meetings and events depends on the choices we make today to care for our people and planet. Explore strategies and innovative ideas that show how events can drive impact while creating value for businesses, and how engaging partners can catalyze meaningful results. From reducing carbon footprint to engaging and inclusive practices, explore ideas and case examples that can be implemented as practical pathways to better event experiences. Whether you are just getting started or advancing your sustainability journey, you’ll be given insights to root purpose-driven action into your strategy for a more responsible, resilient future.
Learning outcomes:
Identify practical strategies for integrating sustainability and social impact into event design
Activate engagement through collaborative strategies and partnerships to unlock new opportunities
Champion purposeful action for impact and align organizational values with impact initiatives