Curated
by isla, The Sustainable Events Course is designed for event professionals just
starting their journey into sustainable events, covering broad topics such as
carbon offsetting, the impact of food and beverages, supply chain engagement,
and the circular economy.
The
advanced version, aptly called The Advanced Sustainable Events Course, is aimed
at those further along the sustainability path - such as alumni from the
introductory course - as it delves into more complex topics.
Both
courses are presented by Anna Abdelnoor, founder of isla, with anecdotes on the
introductory course provided by Andy King, co-founder of Inward Point. All
students on both courses will also receive exclusive complimentary six-month
access to TRACE
by isla, which they can use to measure one event of their
choice with.
Abdelnoor
said: “The Sustainable Events Course is designed to provide you
with an introduction to the core principles of event
sustainability, while the Advanced Sustainable Events Course covers key
topics that are central to deepening your understanding of sustainability as a
discipline and how this manifests in events.
“With
a practical focus, both courses will empower you to take action and drive
change within the meetings and events sector, by putting sustainability at the
heart of your planning.”
The
courses begin on Wednesday 24 September, with six modules to complete - a new
one is released every Wednesday at 10am and students will have access to the
modules, as well as bonus case studies and accompanying readings until the end
of 2025, so they can fit the course around their schedule.
What do
The Sustainable Events Course alumni have to say about their experience?
“I
really enjoyed The Sustainable Events Course,” said Dawn Bond, medical
conference manager at EVF. “Very professional presentations from experienced
events management teams with real-life scenarios I could relate to. The course
was easily digested and well presented, and very clear with great materials to
read.”
Lene
Corgan, head of business development - business events, Copenhagen Convention
Bureau, praised the “excellent” hands-on advice, and said: “Anyone who is
serious about making their events more sustainable should take this course.”
Pippa
Jacks, editorial director, TTG Media, said she “thoroughly enjoyed” the course,
and added: “It's already making us think differently about the venues and menus
we choose, and the questions we ask our suppliers.”
Both
courses are CPD accredited and all students will receive a certificate of
completion at the end.
Both
courses cost £695 + VAT pp and there are discounted rates for group bookings,
isla members, freelancers, and charities/non-profits. Enrolment closes on
Friday 10 October.
For
more information visit: https://www.thecompletesustainableeventscourse.com/
