STEP is a pan-European training ecosystem equipping event professionals with the practical skills, validated tools, and methodologies to design, manage, and deliver circular, low-carbon, and socially responsible events.
Europe’s events sector faces major environmental challenges linked to carbon emissions, waste generation, mobility, and resource use.
Sustainability guidelines and tools exist but training in the sector remains fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to access. STEP closes that gap with a coordinated, validated curriculum created by five European partners.
A modular learning path built around videos, infographics, quizzes, and validated micro-credentials — accessible across Europe.
A pan-European directory covering circular, low-carbon, and inclusive solutions across all partner countries.
40 event professionals trained, 40 sustainable event pilots implemented across five partner countries.
A long-term ecosystem — peer learning, sector outreach, and tools for adoption beyond the project’s lifetime.
Expert in sustainable event management; EMAS and ISO 14001 certified. Leads project management and workshop methodology.
Leading higher education institution with strong expertise in event, tourism, and hospitality research.
International event agency active across Central & Eastern Europe; strong sustainability and creative communication expertise.
One of Europe’s leading online universities. Leads training material development, platform creation, and communication tools.
National umbrella organisation for the Belgian event sector. Ensures industry validation, leads dissemination and sector outreach.
STEP isn’t a course, it’s a sector intervention. Our success is measured by what happens after professionals leave the programme, in the events they design and the suppliers they choose.
Event professionals across Europe equipped to implement measurable sustainable practices.
Increased adoption of circular and low-carbon event strategies, in step with European policy.
Innovative, scalable training methodologies enhancing the wider vocational education ecosystem.
Behavioural change supported by accessible tools, validated curricula, and an active community of practice.
Strengthened links between academia, industry, and sustainability experts across the continent.
Cohort 01 opens to applicants in autumn 2026.
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