The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound human and economic consequences on the events sector, questioning the industry’s resilience and future. Events as we knew them no longer exist. Far from pushing the sustainability agenda to the bottom of the list, the current crisis is demanding a “systems reset” that requires a new safe, resilient, inclusive and zero carbon growth model.
This requires a paradigm shift in in how events are designed, implemented, and measured. We call this the Regenerative Revolution.
In this inspirational and fun Masterclass you will be:
- provoked and guided towards an approach to event design that acts, within planetary boundaries, rebuilds society, and regenerates nature.
- moved from a sustainability viewpoint to a regenerative approach to event management.
- using the Hannuwa approach, we will explore strategy development, to stakeholder engagement, circular economy, regenerative food approaches, social impact, measurement, and reporting.
- The theory will be enlightened with presentations from leading event sustainability practitioners from leading global agencies, corporates and associations.
What will you learn at this course?
Regenerative thinking
A deeper understanding of regenerative business concepts, what nature teaches us about flourishing and thriving systems, and how nature can help us to innovate and co-create thriving and flourishing events.
Practical tools
Learn a practical methodology
called Hannuwa, to design and implement events that catalyse social, environmental and economic regeneration.
Increased skills
Develop and implement an impact strategy for your event, measuring and reporting on your event footprints and handprints.
What is this course about?
Sustainability isn’t a side note. It’s the starting point. Events need to be intentionally designed to create and leave a long-term impact on their participants and host communities. This dynamic, hands-on masterclass introduces you to the Regenerative Events Framework and guides you in developing your own plan to design events that leave a lasting, positive legacy.
Who is this course for?
Designed for event professionals who want to rethink, reimagine and redefine how their events are produced and the impact they manifest for their stakeholders.
In-house Masterclasses are scheduled based on the client's wishes and faculty members' availability. We recommend covering one Module per week.
Live sessions are 2.5 hours. Allow 1 hour for pre-Module activities and another hour for homework after each Module. The final project will take about 8 hours.
You will have access to the course content on the learning management system for 2 months after finishing the course.
Pricing
This in-house masterclass is available upon request.
Chief Executive Officer, GDS-Movement Guy Bigwood
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Guy has spent 18 years helping cities, governments, corporations, and associations advance sustainability and regenerative practices. Former Sustainability Director at MCI, his pioneering work has earned 22 sustainability awards, including the Events Industry Council Pacesetter Award, and recognition as a Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.
Guy has spent 18 years helping cities, governments, corporations, and associations advance sustainability and regenerative practices. Former Sustainability Director at MCI, his pioneering work has earned 22 sustainability awards, including the Events Industry Council Pacesetter Award, and recognition as a Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.
Director, GDS-Events and GDS-Academy, GDS-Movement Milda Salciute
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Milda has over 10 years of experience in sustainable events, managing the social, economic, and environmental impacts of in-person, digital, and hybrid events. At IMEX Group, she led education and sustainability initiatives. Now, at GDS-Movement, she helps associations shape and implement sustainable event strategies, from vision to measurement and communication.
Milda has over 10 years of experience in sustainable events, managing the social, economic, and environmental impacts of in-person, digital, and hybrid events. At IMEX Group, she led education and sustainability initiatives. Now, at GDS-Movement, she helps associations shape and implement sustainable event strategies, from vision to measurement and communication.
Schedule |
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Module 1 Regenerative Business: An introduction |
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Module 2 Regenerative Events Framework Introducing Hannuwa |
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Module 3 |
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Would you like more information?
You can schedule a meeting with Giulia, our GDS-Academy Coordinator. We will provide more information on the product(s) you are interested in.