The Sustainable Events Lounge: Agenda, Panelists and Masterclasses confirmed

Event Industry News is delighted to reveal the final panel, masterclasses and agenda for the upcoming Sustainable Events Lounge, taking place on 25 March at BMA House, London.

Bringing together event professionals, sustainability experts and industry leaders, the Sustainable Events Lounge will provide a morning of practical insights, collaborative discussion and actionable ideas designed to help organisers deliver more responsible and resilient events.

Hosted at the award-winning sustainable venue BMA House, the event will explore the latest thinking around sustainability, social impact, responsible supply chains and event resilience.

To help make getting to the venue as easy as possible we’ve included a You Smart Thing link which can help you plan the most efficient and sustainable route to BMA House.

The Sustainable Events Lounge is made possible thanks to the support of our headline sponsor BMA House, alongside valued partners Event Decision, Jacobs Massey, Paper Lounge and LSVP Studio. Their continued commitment to supporting sustainable innovation within the events industry helps create opportunities for professionals to come together, share knowledge and drive meaningful change across the sector.

Industry Panel Discussion

The morning will begin with a panel discussion moderated by Matt Grey, Founder of event:decision, featuring leading voices from across the industry including Michael McLaughlin from Sterling Event Group, Chrissie Beck from Worlds Better, Kate Holiday from GES, and Hannah Robinson from BMA House, who will share their insights and experiences on driving sustainability and responsible practices within the events sector.

The panel will explore the realities of implementing sustainability in events today, sharing experiences, challenges and practical advice from across venues, agencies and suppliers.

Interactive Masterclasses

Following the panel, attendees will take part in a series of focused masterclasses led by industry specialists, each tackling a key aspect of sustainable event delivery:

• 2026 Venue Best Practice Hannah Robinson, BMA House
• Real World: Using Sustainability as a Growth Lever Matt Grey, event:decision
• The Hidden Key to Sustainable Events: Your Supply Chain Matilda Riley, From Now
• How to Measure the Social Impact of Any Event Emma Digby, event:decision
• Let’s Not Boil the Ocean: Cutting Through Sustainability Overload in Event Delivery Kate Holiday, GES
• When the Ambulance Doesn’t Come: How Medically Resilient Is Your Event? Melissa Way, EventCareSolutions
• The True Impact of ‘Forgettable’ Merch Chris Dawson, Project Merchandise

Each session is designed to deliver practical takeaways that organisers, venues and suppliers can implement immediately in their own events.

Collaborative Hackathon

To conclude the morning, attendees will take part in a team hackathon, encouraging collaboration and fresh thinking around sustainability challenges facing the industry today.

Event Agenda

08:00am – Doors open & networking breakfast
09:00am – Opening remarks
09:30am – Panel discussion
10:10am – Masterclasses
10:45am – Break
11:10am – Team Hackathon
12:10pm – Closing remarks

The Sustainable Events Lounge is designed to bring the industry together in a supportive, solutions-focused environment, encouraging open discussion and knowledge sharing to help accelerate positive change across the events sector.

Event professionals, organisers, suppliers and venues are all invited to attend, please register here to secure your place