Eco-Event Essentials: Sustainable Strategies
Video replay:
Are you an event planner looking to reduce your environmental impact while still creating amazing experiences? Then watch our webinar on Eco-Event Essentials! In this session, we cover the key strategies and practices that you need to know to plan sustainable events that are good for the planet and good for your bottom line.
Our panel of speakers shares their insights on topics such as reducing waste, venue selection, and sourcing sustainable materials. You’ll hear firsthand ideas that can help you minimize your event’s environmental footprint.
Whether you’re planning a small gathering or a large-scale conference, this video replay will give you the tools and inspiration you need to create successful events that align with your sustainability values. Start planning your next sustainable event today!
Corinne Roskopp
Founder + CEO, Detroit Production House | Executive Director, Brand + Production, Detroit Moves
Corinne grew up in the event industry – her first taste of #eventlife was as a banquet server at age 14 and her heart has never wavered (25+ years later). She earned a BA in Hospitality Business and a MPA specializing in Nonprofit Organization and Management from Michigan universities.
Corinne is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) holder, with extensive experience producing social, nonprofit, and corporate events. Her company, Detroit Production House, is a certified Women-Owned Small Business, accredited by IATA, and a member of various industry associations.
DPH is very proud to be actively contributing to the economic growth of their hometown DETROIT.
Lou Marrocco
Founder & President, Brandywine Events | Director of Meetings & Events, Delaware County tourism bureau, VisitDlcoPA
Lou is the Director of Meetings and Events at Visit Delco PA Tourism Bureau, where he oversees all aspects of special events to promote and benefit Delaware County’s community members. With extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Lou worked with prestigious organizations and served well-known public figures.
Also working as an independent planner, he specializes in food and beverage management, logistics, and sustainability benefits for meetings and events. Lou has worked on projects in several states and is a sought-after expert. He recently taught at Temple University and volunteered with several non-profit organizations.
Lou is an exemplary leader and innovator in the hospitality industry, dedicated to helping and making others happy through his work.
Romina Kwong
Founder & Lead Sustainability Consultant, Eco-Friendly Events
Romina Kwong (she/her) is the Founder, Lead Sustainability Consultant, and Speaker of Eco-Friendly Events, a consulting agency that supports event organizers and businesses by bringing a holistic, accessible, and realistic approach to implement green initiatives.
- Intersectional Environmentalism.
- Accessibility.
- Transparency.
These are her pillars.
Through Eco-Friendly Events, she advocates for environmental and social justice and strongly believes in approaching environmental sustainability with incremental, yet impactful actions. Her aim is to educate all event organizers such that having an event sustainability strategy is second nature, and simply part of the planning process.
Outside of work, you can find Romina reading a good book with a giant cup of coffee or in the water swimming, scuba diving, or surfing.
Cassie Norris
Marketing Director, Expo Pass
Meet Cassie, your moderator for this exciting webinar! As the Marketing Director at Expo Pass, a leading event technology company, she has been immersed in the event marketing world for 15 years, gaining extensive experience across various industries such as design, food service, consumer packaged goods, and technology.
Cassie is passionate about promoting Expo’s exceptional services and sharing the latest industry trends to help event organizers create stress-free, flawless conferences. She has a unique perspective, having witnessed events from all angles, from planning to marketing to presenting, and is well-versed in the challenges that event planners face.
With her wealth of knowledge and expertise, Cassie is committed to guiding you through this webinar and ensuring that you have a memorable and informative experience.