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Full line-up unveiled for Green Events & Innovations Conference

By CMU Editorial | Published on Wednesday 28 February 2018

The full line-up has been announced for this year’s Green Events & Innovations Conference, which takes place in London next week ahead of the International Live Music Conference.

Now in its tenth year, GEI is the annual conference event organised by the A Green Festival organisation. It puts the spotlight on the environmental impact of festivals and live events, and the ways promoters and organisers can make their events more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Roskilde, Glastonbury, Bestival and Pohoda are among the festivals due to take part this year, while representatives from organisations including New Internationalist, Greenpeace and the Soil Association will also speak.

Summarising this year’s programme, organisers say: “From poo to power, from waste to water, from activism to eco-currencies, and even a brand of beer that is brewed using stale bread, delegates can expect to have their minds boggled by innovation, and their spirits ignited by green experts and inspiring individuals who will present tried-and-tested solutions to common event management problems”.

CMU Business Editor Chris Cooke will lead two sessions, including the there mentioned ‘poo conversation’. That panel is titled ‘The Facts of Live: Poo, Pee & Water’. He’ll also speak to three experts on how event organisers can ensure their procurement choices are truly sustainable.

Full details about this year’s Green Events & Innovations Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, 6 Mar, are available here. A small number of tickets are still available here.