Group therapy for sustainability champions
Impact

Group therapy for sustainability champions

Sustainability
ESG – environmental and climate
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1:35 PM - 2:15 PM | Europe/Berlin

Education session

Hall 9 | Campfire, Inspiration Hub, Stand 9003
English
About

Navigate the real‑world challenges of delivering more sustainable events—without pretending it’s easy.

Explore the pressures that can slow progress, from budget constraints and supplier limitations to client expectations and internal resistance. This campfire‑style, group‑therapy conversation offers a supportive space to talk honestly about what gets in the way—and how to keep moving forward.

Join Emily for open discussion, peer support and practical reflection with others working to turn sustainability ambition into action. Listen, share what’s working, unpack what isn’t, and leave with renewed confidence to keep pushing for change.

Learning outcomes:

Recognize common sources of resistance when implementing sustainability goals in events

Exchange practical ways to respond to pushback from clients, teams, suppliers and stakeholders

Strengthen confidence through peer learning, open discussion and shared problem‑solving

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75

* CSEP Approved

Speakers

Emily Shephard

Insights and technical leadisla