What can YOU do?

Everyone plays a part in experiencing a conference that is kind to the planet and leaves positive legacies that benefit the community.

As a supplier or a venue for AIEC, here are some of the things you can do to help. Let us know what else you are doing!

Suppliers, contractors and venues

Offset emissions from your prouction, packaging and delivery as part of your service.

Provide different bins for different recyclables, i.e., paper bins, cardboard bins, etc.
Use fully biodegradable and compostable cups and lids for hot and cold drinks.

Use biodegradable and compostable cups and lids for hot and cold drinks.
Use fresh produce and reduce/eliminate cardboard, tins and plastic packaging.
Install a recycling system that turns food and organic waste into fertiliser and compost.
Offer reusable crockery for all meals.

Provide staff with appropriate training and resources.
Recruit people whose personal values complement your organisation’s sustainability objectives.

Provide accessible facilities and services for attendees with disabilities, including wheelchair accessibility.
Initiate and support programs that benefit the environment, children, the disadvantaged, people with disabilities and/or minority groups.

Reduce waste to landfill.
Introduce food redistribution programs where unused/untouched meals can be donated to local charities or foodbanks.
Purchase food and beverage products locally.

6 Feb - Call for proposals opens

14 March - Call for proposals closes

May - Registration open

mid-June - Program released

31 July - Super early bird registration closes

12 September - Early bird registration closes

14–17 October – AIEC 2025