More names added as GEI17 programme takes shape

The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI17) has confirmed more panels and speakers for its upcoming 17th edition.

The leading conference for event sustainability is organised by A Greener Future (AGF) in partnership with the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) and will take place on Tuesday, 25 February 2025 – the day before ILMC – at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.

With a key theme of Biodiversity, Marie Sabot (We Love Green) and Hortense Serret (CESCO/Nabi Ecology) will offer a window into the work of the French festival and its home city of Paris in dealing with the ecological protection and enhancement at the event’s site and surrounding area.

AGG’s Nikita Coulter will present the National Arenas Association (NAA) Green Guide alongside the NAA, while A Greener Tour Round V session will see representatives from various parts of the live ecosystem look for collaborative solutions for improving the impact of touring.

Plus, Dale Vince (Ecotricity/Forest Green Rovers), Roxy Erickson (Music Climate Pact) and Claire O’Neill (AGF/Grid Faeries) will explore the latest technologies and solutions for power and removing diesel from events and film productions.

“We’re very excited with how the programme is shaping up with such important topics for the 17th edition,” says AGF CEO Claire O’Neill. “We’re looking forward to hosting the inspiring GEI community, including this year’s newcomers.”

GEI17 will be rounded off by the International AGF Awards 2025

In addition, extreme weather-related discussions will focus on water and sanitisation with chair Jane Healy (J Healy Productions/Glastonbury/Boomtown Fair), and potential insurance claims, as Steven Howell (Music Insurance Brokers) provides insight into the landscape and considerations for event organisers to be protected and minimise their risks.

Elsewhere, Gabrielle Austen-Browne (Diversity Alliance) will explain how to meaningfully integrate DEIBA into event consciousness and Sanjoy K. Roy (Teamwork Arts) will share information about the sustainability and social actions of Jaipur Literature Festival in India

Meanwhile, following Act 1.5 Expedition One in Liverpool, UK, GEI will look at the future of event sustainability reporting and communication through the lens of public health.

Other speakers so far confirmed include Sangeeta Waldron (Serendipity PR), Dr. Teresa Moore (AGF), Madame Gandhi (artist/activist, US), and John Robb (artist/author).

The full schedule will include discussions, case studies and showcases, along with networking opportunities and a five-star vegan lunch and closing drinks party, while rounding off GEI17 will be the International AGF Awards 2025, sponsored by Skydiamond.

GEI17 is delighted to be once again supported by platinum sponsor Ecotricity and gold sponsor The O2, with Skydiamond as the International AGF Awards sponsor and EarthPercent as charity partner. Various sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities remain.

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