Planning sustainable events (in culture and tourism)

Planning sustainable events (in culture and tourism)
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Event planning is increasingly taking into account aspects of environmental, social and economic sustainability, both in the cultural sector and in tourism. This event provides practical guidance on how you can organise your events in a more environmentally conscious and socially responsible manner, for example by using reusable systems or working with local suppliers. The content is based on the many years of project management experience of Kai Pagenkopf, a landscape ecologist with a PhD.
The focus is on key environmental aspects such as the choice of venue, transport and accessibility, energy supply, waste prevention, and food and catering. In addition, social and economic aspects such as accessibility, inclusion and the conscious use of materials and resources are covered.
Practical examples are used to demonstrate how individual measures can be implemented step by step. Existing guidelines and checklists are presented as a guide and support implementation in participants’ own work.

A joint event organised by the Kulturakademie Münsterland and the Tourismusakademie Münsterland.

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Saerbeck community centre | Ferrieres-Straße 12, Saerbeck

Further information

Target group

The event is aimed at those involved in culture and tourism who are responsible for events that attract large audiences and would like to integrate sustainability - especially ecological aspects - more strongly and practically into their work.

Speaker

Dr Kai Pagenkopf holds a degree in geography and a doctorate in landscape ecology with many years of experience in process support and tourism development. He also specialises in the fields of ecological planning, sustainability, accessibility and design for all.

Fee

25 Euro (incl. conference drinks)

Registration deadline

15 April 2026

Notes on accessibility

The seminar room is barrier-free. There is a disabled toilet.

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Your contact person

Andre Sebastian
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Andre Sebastian
Head of the Münsterland Cultural Office
Art & Culture Foundation
Transformation Manager for Sustainable Culture (IHK)

0049 2571 94 93 23

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