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Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
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As sustainability becomes an increasing priority worldwide, the live event industry faces unique challenges. While many other industries have embraced sustainable practices, event organisers must navigate varying regulations, regional requirements and growing demands from sponsors and attendees for environmentally responsible solutions.
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As sustainability becomes an increasing priority worldwide, the live event industry faces unique challenges. While many other industries have embraced sustainable practices, event organisers must navigate varying regulations, regional requirements and growing demands from sponsors and attendees for environmentally responsible solutions.
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Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader
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