Sustainability in action: Pathways to a better future
Impact

Sustainability in action: Pathways to a better future

ESG - environmental, social and governance
Sustainability
Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025
3:05 PM - 4:00 PM | America/Los_Angeles

Education session

Bayside Education | Encore, Stand F131
English
About

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

Speakers

Rachael Riggs

Vice President - Meetings & ConventionsVisit Seattle

Patrick Sullivan

Director, Sustainability & Social ImpactEncore