World Peace Day
Explore the strategic role of events in advancing a corporate sustainability strategy
A 24 hour global initiative
21st September 2022 (World Peace Day)
This event will be taking place on Hopin so we encourage you to visit and join Hopin as soon as you can.
This is a 24 hour event so you can join the event on Hopin anytime between 21st September at 06:00 (BST) - 22nd September at 06:00 (BST). Any sessions on the agenda with an exact time will be live. All other sessions will be recorded and can be accessed anytime within the 24 hours.
There is more content here than can be consumed in 24 hours so we advise you to focus on what is most important to you.
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We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Investing in a Net Zero Carbon Event Future: Update from Japan
This session is partly in Japanese.
What is the approach that Japan is taking to a net zero carbon future and what does this mean for the Japanese event sector? Gain insight into how Japan is implementing Race to Zero commitments across the country and different business sectors. Learn about resources which exist to help event professionals with net zero carbon commitments.
The Future of Events: Investing in a Net Zero Carbon Strategy for Your Event - with the Climate Association for Events and The Race to Zero Accelerator Programme
Facilitated by James Latham - Founder of The Iceburg
In a world where everyone is making net zero commitments what does this mean for events? Gain insight from Climate Action for Associations and The Race to Zero on why the future of the event sector will be shaped by net zero carbon commitments. Learn about The Race to Zero Accelerator community and what this means for event professionals.
The Future of Events: How Event Grads are Making a Commitment to Shape the Future of the Event Sector - with Event Grads
Facilitated by Martin Fullard - Editorial Director at Mash Media
Does the future of the event sector depend on this generation of event professionals? Gain insight into the skills event graduates have which the event sector needs to deliver sustainable events. Learn about a commitment which will help event graduates and employers shape the future of the event sector.
The Future of Events: How Can You Use Event Strategy to Advance Corporate Sustainability Commitments and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? - with UN Global Compact Network UK
In a world of increasing sustainability commitments what do you need to know for your event? Join UN Global Compact, the UN body for the corporate community and a number of corporate peers to gain insight into the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how they will influence the future of every corporate event strategy.
The Future of Measurement and Events
What gets measured, gets monitored and reduced so why is event data a challenge? Join this session to gain insight and learn how you can be part of shaping the future of event measurement. This session will be shaped by you so if you want to know what the future of measurement and events will be join this session and have your say!
The Future of Events: How Can You Invest in the Planet Through the Consideration of Human and Child Rights and Safeguarding? - with Unicef UK
What does it mean to consider human rights? Learn how you can access resources to develop your understanding of human rights and safeguarding in the context of the event sector. Gain insight into the future of events, sustainability standards and human rights and understand how you can shape this future.
How can you implement human and child rights considerations in the planning and delivery of your event? - with Unicef UK
What are human and child rights and why are they so important? How is this relevant to the event industry? Attend this workshop to learn about resources that will help you implement human and child rights considerations at your event.
What could a corporate planner event strategy look like in 2022 and why? - with United Nations Global Compact Network UK
How can events be used to advance the Sustainable Development Goals? Learn about the United Nations Global Compact and what they do. Hear from corporate event planners taking action such as T-Mobile and Pure Storage. Understand why a sustainable event strategy is vital and learn about resources that will help you speak to your CEO about a sustainable event strategy.
How can you implement the globally recognised standard for events: ISO 20121?
Attend this workshop to understand the process of developing and ISO standard and how you can be involved with this. Learn about resources that will help you implement ISO 20121.
What do you need to know about the future of carbon and procurement? - with the UK Cabinet Office
What are the UK Cabinet Office doing to decarbonise and encourage innovation in the supply chain? Gain insight into the UK government’s procurement approach for low carbon targets and the future of carbon and procurement.
How to report on your event impacts - with United Nations Development Programme
Gain insight into the future of materiality and reporting beyond the event sector. Learn from an example of a report provided annually to a UN body.
How to create a roadmap for your sustainability journey
Learn how you can access a roadmap toolkit and how you can use this to further your sustainability commitments to demonstrate first party certification to ISO 20121.
Who are the United Nations Environment Programme and how will their work impact the event sector? - with United Nations Environment Programme
Gain insight into environmental considerations which will impact the future of the event sector. Hear about the United Nations Environment Programme’s most recent initiatives and learn how their resources can advance the creation of a sustainable event sector.
How can you make a net zero commitment and join the race to zero? - with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
What is the race to zero? Why is having a net zero target so important? How can you get involved? Join this workshop to find out.
How can association events can have a positive impact in 2022? - In collaboration with the Climate Association for Events
What is CAFA and what role does it play in supporting associations to be more sustainable? Gain insight into the role of associations in advancing towards the Sustainable Development Goals and understand how you can plan your association’s event to be sustainable.
Personal Development Advice
How can you make your voice heard in the new virtual world of events? How can you move past your imposter syndrome? How can you communicate effectively? Hear from Positive Impact’s CEO Fiona Pelham as she shares her experience from her successful career in events and sustainability.
How we created this content - A conversation with the organisers
Positive Impact’s CEO Fiona Pelham and Project Manager Holly Milloy discuss the process of creating this event and why they curated the content this way. Find out why they created the event and what they hope you will gain from it.