The new event will bring together the outdoor industry to explore practical approaches to sustainability, corporate responsibility, and community engagement. The EOG has now confirmed the topics that will be covered, along with organisations and individuals who will provide content. The summit is being sponsored by Bluesign and ISPO and being delivered in partnership with the Bundesverband der Deutschen Sportartikel-Industrie e.V. (BSI). It will be hosted at Messe Munich from 19-20 May, with places now available to book online at https://outdoorimpactsummit.com.
The inaugural Outdoor Impact Summit will provide an opportunity to learn, share insights, discuss emerging trends, and strengthen partnerships aimed at advancing the industry’s positive impact on both the environment and society. The event will focus on three themes: Impact and circularity; impact and biodiversity; and impact and policy and compliance. Working with sponsors and partners, the EOG has confirmed a line-up of thought leaders and industry experts, for a focused, collaborative experience designed to deliver valuable insights and actionable strategies that delegates can take back to their organisations.
The Outdoor Impact Summit agenda will be varied, but always focused on the event themes. Highlights will include:
- An interactive workshop led by textile innovation and sustainability expert Bowie Miles, offering tools and collaboration opportunities to support a business in becoming ‘nature positive’
- Panel discussions with Eva Karlsson from Houdini, Nina Hajikanian from Patagonia and Antje von Dewitz from Vaude
- An update on policy from Brussels with Jerome Pero of the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI)
- A presentation and film screening by non-profit campaigning organisation Protect Our Winters
- Policy communications masterclass with One Voice for Outdoor
- A session on the EU Omnibus Simplification Package with public affairs consultancy Ohana and Fair Wear Foundation
- A hike and talk hosted by Suston and Green Room Voice, exploring how outdoor companies can communicate sustainability in a way that is credible, business-driven, and engaging.
Along with the formal programme, the first Outdoor Impact Summit will also include numerous opportunities for networking and freeform discussions. A party on the evening of 19 May will allow delegates to relax and discuss sustainability in a sociable setting. The EOG has announced that all profits from the summit will be donated to the Impact Accelerator Fund, a collaborative outdoor industry initiative that is dedicated to supporting decarbonisation projects and climate mitigation actions within supply chains.
EOG director Christian Schneidermeier comments: “We have created the Outdoor Impact Summit with two very clear objectives – to elevate the discourse on sustainability in the outdoor sector, and to deliver practical solutions that delegates can take back to their businesses and implement. This is going to be possible thanks to the contributions of a really impressive line-up of partners – individuals and organisations who are true experts in their fields, and passionate about what they do. I urge colleagues to join us in Munich on 19 and 20 May for what will be a stimulating and motivational event.”
Places at the first Outdoor Impact Summit cost €179, which includes the one and a half day conference, refreshments, networking drinks, dinner, and lunch. Bookings can be made at https://outdoorimpactsummit.com.
For more information about the EOG visit www.europeanoutdoorgroup.com.