Beyond the Stage: Embedding Sustainability & Engagement in Employee Experiences

Date: Thursday 30th July 2026
Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Treehouse Hotel - Cedar Room , Blackfriars Street, , M3 2EQ
Cost: Free
Categories:
Financial and Professional Services
Member Event

Employees don’t just attend events - they experience your culture through them. As organisations sharpen their focus on sustainability, HR and internal comms professionals have a unique opportunity to lead by example.

Beyond the Stage will explore how to weave sustainability into the very fabric of employee experiences, from the way events are planned and delivered to how they inspire long-term engagement. This thought leadership session brings together experts in people, comms, and events to share practical strategies, innovative ideas, and inspiring case studies that demonstrate how sustainable practices can elevate both impact and purpose.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights on:

  • Embedding sustainability into internal events without compromising creativity or engagement
  • Communicating environmental values in a way that resonates with employees
  • Using events as a platform to strengthen culture, boost retention, and drive meaningful change

Because when it comes to employee experiences, sustainability isn’t an add-on - it’s the stage, the story, and the legacy.

 

Please note that this event is reserved for members only.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact [email protected] for more information

About the Speakers:

Millie Killeen Client Services Director - The Chameleon Agency

Millie is Client Services Director at The Chameleon Agency, where she specialises in creating experiences that strengthen culture, engage employees and build meaningful connections between organisations and their audiences. With over 15 years’ experience delivering conferences, internal events, brand activations and placemaking projects, Millie is passionate about using events as a platform to drive engagement, sustainability and positive change. She regularly brings together experts from across multiple sectors to facilitate thought leadership discussions that inspire fresh thinking and practical action.

Matt Grey CEO - Event Decision

CEO at event:decision, founder of the successful ‘Most Sustainable Agencies’ campaign, judge on the ‘Power 50 Green Champions’ and ‘C&IT Impact Awards’, Matt & the event:decision team support the event sector with both audit & advisory services to global brands, agencies, destinations and venues. Helping planners make responsible decisions in responsible delivery through environmental sustainability, social value and governance processes. www.eventdecision.com

 

 

 

Chantal Kerr-Sheppard Co-Founder & Director, Event Cycle - Event Cycle

Chantal Kerr-Sheppard is Co-Founder and Director of Event Cycle, a consultancy dedicated to helping organisations design and deliver more sustainable events. With extensive experience across the events industry, Chantal works with agencies, venues and brands to embed sustainability into every stage of the event lifecycle. She is passionate about turning ambitious sustainability goals into practical action, demonstrating that environmentally responsible events can also deliver exceptional delegate experiences, stronger engagement and lasting positive impact

Interested In The Event?

If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.

For any further enquires about this event, contact [email protected]

With thanks to pro-manchester's event partners