What will the “new normal” look like for event sustainability when the COVID-19 pandemic has finally ended? Are the days of buffets and bulk condiments long gone? Much like the 2008 economic downturn, the majority of meeting and event professionals are currently focused on the survival of their events, careers and the industry as a whole. So will sustainability take a back seat – again?

While the future of our industry remains uncertain, there’s no doubt that as event professionals, we have an amazing opportunity to work smarter and better than we did before. Sustainability is just the vessel we need to propel us toward a brighter, more resilient future.