Let's Redesign Good Meetings
Earn your Sustainable Event Professional Certificate at SB'18 Vancouver.
Take part in the tailored Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Course (SEPC). This is a unique opportunity to help your company prioritize sustainability in your meetings and events, an incredibly effective way to deliver brand and marketing messages.
This is a collaborative effort between the Events Industry Council and Sustainable Brands, and is supported by founding sponsor, Radisson Hotel Group. This two-day track includes an eight-hour workshop for those who want to lead the charge and understand the business opportunity of sustainability for the future of the meetings and events industry. The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau is the premier development partner of the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate.
Vancouver is a prime example of sustainability-focused city planning, leading the way forward with the smallest carbon footprint of any North American city and a forward-thinking action plan to become the greenest city in the world by 2020. Scholarships for the Responsible Meetings Track are available to qualified meeting professionals.
“For people like me who were thinking about sustainable events before it was mainstream, it quickly became clear that the road forward requires all meeting stakeholders to be engaged in sustainability efforts; this includes planners, suppliers, exhibitors, sponsors, etc. This course is a critical step towards this alignment, which will enable real change for the future of meetings and events and how we impact the environment and local communities.”
Julie Lindsay
Senior Director Global Events, Gap Inc.
Modules by Day
Day 1: Monday 4 June
- Introduction to sustainable events and the impact of events on environmental and social issues,
- Designing a sustainable event and measuring and reporting results,
- Leveraging sustainable events to strengthen your brand, and best practices for marketing, communications and public relations,
- Sustainable food & beverage practices,
- Sustainable supply chain management in the events industry,
- Materials resource management for venues and events
Day 2: Tuesday 5 June
- Sustainable exhibitions,
- Designing engaging and meaningful community service projects,
- Financial aspects of sustainable events.
Days 3 & 4: Wednesday & Thursday
- Additional learning opportunities in collaboration with SB18 Vancouver event (not required as part of certificate course)
“I walked away with the confidence to implement sustainable efforts, even if it’s not perfect. We are now making a difference not only environmentally, but also locally in the communities in which we are planning our events in because of this confidence.”
Birgess Angelus, CMP
Founder, B Line Events, Inc.
For qualified meeting planners, hosting and support is available through our sponsors. Please complete the application to express your interest.
In January, 2018 the Events Industry Council, in collaboration with Sustainable Brands and Radisson Hotels Group, conducted a survey of 357 events professionals on the state of sustainability in the events industry.
One of the key takeaways is that there’s a significant opportunity for meeting organizers to get more involved in sustainability. SB is making it easy. We’re offering the Responsible Meetings Track at SB’18 Vancouver to help them get more engaged.
Tourism Vancouver will be hosting a welcome reception on Sunday evening for participants, as well as providing breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday.
Additional questions? Contact Mariella McIlwraith of the Events Industry Council.
Join us in Vancouver and Save on Registration
Certificate Only$595.
/ June 4–5, 2018- All certificate benefits described above
- No access to inspirational plenary sessions or workshops
$595.
/ June 4–5, 2018Certificate + Leadership Pass$1795.
/ June 4–7, 2018- All Benefits of Executive Pass
- plus...
- Access to SB Gather Events
- Monday's Deep Dive Workshops
- Leadership Lounge Co-Working Space
- Lunch included Tuesday through Thursday
$1795.
/ June 4–7, 2018Certificate + Executive Pass$1395.
/ June 4–7, 2018- Nearly a 40% Discount on Conference Registration
- Main Stage thought Leadership Sessions
- Access to the Activation Hub
- Participation in Innovation Labs
- Local Tours and Excursions
- Sponsored Networking Breaks and Events
$1395.
/ June 4–7, 2018Program Partner
Sustainable Brands® is the premier global community of brand innovators who are shaping the future of commerce worldwide. Since 2006, our mission has been to inspire, engage and equip today’s business and brand leaders to prosper for the near and long term by leading the way to a better future.
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Digitally published news articles and issues-focused conversation topics, internationally known conferences and regional events, a robust e-learning library and peer-to-peer membership groups all facilitate community learning and engagement throughout the year. Sustainable Brands is hosted by Sustainable Brands Worldwide, a division of Sustainable Life Media headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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The Events Industry Council’s 33 member organizations represent over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry. The Events Industry Council’s vision is to be the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence.
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It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program and signature program initiatives. The CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education, and a rigorous exam. The four signature programs — Sustainability, Industry Insights, Knowledge, and Leadership — represent the key initiatives, assets, services and products for the Events Industry Council.
Founding Presenting Partner
Radisson Hotel Group (formerly, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group) is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel companies.
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It has an expanding portfolio of more than 1,440 hotels in operation and under development, a global footprint covering 115 countries and territories, and a powerful set of global brands: Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson RED, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM .