Sustainability In Action: A Case Study Of Expo! Expo! 2025

Includes a Live Web Event on 02/18/2026 at 10:30 AM (CST)

Join us for an 45-minute insightful webinar exploring the sustainability initiatives of Expo! Expo! 2025. This session will dive into the comprehensive strategies implemented to minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and foster economic resilience during the event. Through an in-depth case study presented from the event organizer, general contractor and presenter standpoint, attendees will learn how Expo! Expo! 2025 serves as a model for sustainable event planning and execution, highlighting innovative solutions and lessons learned that can be applied to future events.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze the sustainability strategies employed at Expo! Expo! 2025. Participants will learn about the specific environmental, social, and economic initiatives designed to ensure a sustainable event.

Evaluate the challenges and solutions in implementing large-scale sustainability efforts.

Identify common obstacles faced during the planning and execution phases and explore how they were addressed effectively.

IAEE webinars are free to members and available to non-members for $49.

Hannah Deters, CMP, CEM

Director, Events and Sustainability

IAEE

Hannah Deters, CEM, CMP is the Director of Events and Sustainability at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). Hannah leads the sustainability initiatives at IAEE and is actively involved in the overall planning and execution of all IAEE and subsidiary-related events. Hannah received her BS in Recreation Management, Business Administration from Pittsburg State University. Prior to joining IAEE, Hannah was the Director of Operations for the Sunflower State Games where she coordinated Kansas’ only amateur Olympic Style sports festival.

Sydney Rhea

Sustainability Project Delivery Manager

Informa Markets North America

Sydney Rhea serves as the Sustainability Project Delivery Manager for Informa Markets North America, leading sustainability initiatives across the company’s Agriculture, Aviation, Engineering, Fashion, HIMSS, Licensing, Infrastructure & Construction, New Hope, and SupplySide event portfolios. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality and event management industry, she has been an Operations leader and Event Manager for Informa, the world’s largest trade show organizer.  Sydney is also Chair of Meetings Industry Council of Colorado and was honored with TSE Magazines’ 2024 Women To Watch Award. When not working or advocating for sustainability within the events industry, Sydney enjoys spending time with her family at their mini homestead. She loves tending to her chickens, greenhouse, and the 75+ fruit trees and myriad of fruit bushes they grow to harvest fresh produce.