The Berlin Impact Programme is part of the Sustainable Meetings Berlin platform, which specialises in sustainable event planning. It helps organisers plan activities that generate a positive impact – for their Meetings and Events and beyond. 

The aim is to create medium- and long-term outcomes from Meetings and Events that deliver social value for organisers, local stakeholders and Berlin’s residents. 

Especially in times of global challenges – such as the climate crisis and growing social inequality – business events can and should act as a catalyst for positive change. 

With the Berlin Impact Programme, event planners can design conferences and events that, in addition to their overall impact:

• support their event objectives through targeted impact activities,
• contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
• generate lasting benefits for the local community
• and strategically engage new target groups, partners and funding opportunities. 

A central component of the Berlin Impact Programme is the collaboration between event organisers and local organisations and initiatives in Berlin. Through cooperative projects, event organisers and local partners analyse needs, develop project ideas and plan activities that take place during the event – and have an impact beyond it.

• Short- to medium-term impact: this could include a Social Day with local volunteering, a fundraising campaign in collaboration with Berlin-based NGOs, or a public training session offered as part of a conference.
• Medium- to long-term impact: a strategic partnership with lasting social value – a tailored project that complements your goals with measurable results. School outreach programmes, patient engagement days, or research projects – the possibilities are many.

What matters is this: impact activities should be communicated, and their social value measured. This way, they directly support your sustainability strategy and enhance your reputation.

We help event planners design customised impact activities for truly sustainable meetings and events.