Director, Events and Academy
GDS-Movement
Milda Salcuite is a changemaker managing sustainability strategy, implementation, and reporting for global clients across the association and corporate sectors. She has managed the social, economic and environmental impacts of in-person, digital and hybrid events, with extensive experience working with suppliers and partners worldwide.
She leads the Events Consulting and Education teams at GDS-Movement, supporting organizations in integrating sustainability into their event strategies through vision-setting, action planning, measurement and impact communication.
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Learn how the IUCN Congress 2025 integrated sustainability into a global event. Explore practical approaches for ESG planning, stakeholder alignment, and transparent systems to overcome challenges.
Learning outcomes:
Apply ISO20121 and structured sustainability systems for global events
Identify methods to engage and align diverse stakeholders
Adapt sustainability strategies for emerging destinations
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.5
* CSEP Approved

Explore the real‑world application of sustainable and regenerative practices in event design and delivery.
Using practical examples, examine measurable strategies that can be integrated across every stage of event planning—helping create meaningful impact while balancing environmental, social and business goals.
Learning outcomes:
Gain strategies from pioneering examples of sustainability in action
Explore regenerative approaches that help events restore rather than deplete resources
Identify practical tools to elevate event planning through effective sustainability solutions