Sustainable Event Essentials: A practical introduction to sustainability in event planning
Sustainable Event Essentials is a live, introductory session for anyone who wants to get a clearer sense of where sustainability fits into the planning process. Through real-world examples and facilitated discussion, we’ll explore how everyday decisions around materials, food and beverage, waste, travel, and sourcing can add up to meaningful impact.
Whether you are just getting started or looking for a clearer way to bring sustainability into your existing work, this session offers practical context, shared language, and ideas you can apply right away.
What We’ll Explore
- Learn about sustainable food and beverage, materials, and sourcing
- How to begin meaningful conversations with vendors, venues, clients, and internal teams
- Understand the components of a sustainable event
- Ideas you can immediately apply to upcoming events
- Where sustainability has the greatest influence across the event lifecycle
FAQ
No, you do not need sustainability experience. This workshop is a good first step to learning about sustainabilty.
We are providing this training at no cost to everyone who registers for the workshop.
Yes, you will receive presentation materials, the Event Sustainability Policy Template, and links to other resources on our website.
Yes, bring your questions to the workshop.
Yes, all registrants that attend the full training will receive a certificate.
Session Details
Date: August 11, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. PT
Format: Live online session via Zoom
Length: 90 minutes
Cost: Complimentary
A Zoom link and any session materials will be sent to registered participants before the session.