The Yorkshire Events Sustainability Summit (YESS) will debut on 16 June at Horizon Leeds, targeting professionals across the events industry seeking to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact.
Designed for venues, suppliers, agencies, and planners, the B2B-focused summit will feature panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions with an emphasis on practical tools and peer-led learning. Topics will include carbon reduction, inclusive event design, mental health considerations, neurodiversity, and using technology to track and improve sustainability metrics.
A notable feature of the summit will be the release of the second edition of the Temperature Check Report, which will expand insights on sustainability trends across the UK and Europe. The event will also host Green Action Labs, covering sustainable catering practices, alternative approaches to carbon offsetting, and strategies to cut waste through digital innovation.
Backed by organisations including Conference Leeds, Visit Hull & East Yorkshire, Make It York, and several local councils, YESS is positioning Yorkshire as a national hub for sustainable event practices. The event is produced by Your First, with support from Horizon Leeds, Production Light & Sound, and Soror Pro Consulting.
YESS is expected to become an annual fixture, aiming to move past ESG rhetoric and encourage collaboration across the sector.
