Sustainable Live Online Workshop Series - Session 3
Empowering Sustainable Events In Canada: Resources for Your Live Music Event
This session will delve into the practical strategies and partnerships available to make your festival eco-friendly. From securing public and private resources to building meaningful sustainability sponsorships, The Sustainable Events Forum (TSEF) team will equip you with the tools to fund your initiatives with integrity and avoid greenwashing.
About the Presenters:
Natalie Lowe, Founder of The Sustainable Events Forum
Natalie is the recipient of numerous awards for her work in reducing the ecological impact of events of all sizes and types. She is in the Canadian Meetings & Events Hall of fame and is the founder of The Sustainable Events Forum. Her goal is to help as many people as possible to become knowledgeable and effective climate advocates.
Melissa Radu, Executive Director at Destination Stewardship
As Executive Director of Destination Stewardship, Melissa provides strategic leadership and visioning of their Tourism Master Plan, taking the 10-year strategy from paper to reality. This work is focused on destination growth and development with the goal of respecting, supporting, and improving the local and global environments.
Marie Zimmerman, Director of Projects and Partnerships at Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4)
Marie Zimmerman is one of the founding members of the Guelph Fab 5, a collective of local arts festivals. She has a passion for the tourism industry as well as for sustainability, education, and arts and culture, which she brings to her new role as Director of Projects and Partnerships with Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4). In 2024, she was honoured with a Woman of Distinction Award for her changemaking work.