Join top venue executives and industry leaders in Las Vegas to share tactical sustainability solutions for the live event industry. Connect with forward-thinking peers at this year's GOAL Invitational and celebrate the impactful successes of GOAL Members in their pursuit of GOAL Medals at the annual Venue & Event All-Stars Award Ceremony.
agenda
More details, including featured speakers and a full schedule of events and locations, will be available soon, but here’s what to expect.
Monday, September 8th
8am-12pm | Hoover Dam Tour & Discussion with Southern Nevada Water Authority
2pm | Tour of F1 Last Vegas' AWG (Atmospheric Water Generator) and F1 Paddock
3pm | Tour of Las Vegas Silver Knights' Lee's Family Forum
*Transportation provided from block hotel, Resorts World
Tuesday, September 9th
8AM-1PM | GOAL Invitational
8AM-9AM | Open Networking & Breakfast
A chance to connect with fellow attendees before the day kicks off.
9AM-9:30AM | GOAL Member Break-Outs
GOAL team will match you with like-minded GOAL Members tackling similar challenges and discuss strategies, solutions, and ideas. Trust us, we've got this!
9:30AM-10AM | About Your GOAL Membership: Medals, Network Recognition, and GOAL Membership Value
10AM-11AM | Emerging Female Leadership in Action: Spotlight on GOAL Member Venues
Meet the rising women shaping sustainability in sports and entertainment. This session spotlights leaders who are turning challenges into measurable impact, sharing their proudest GOAL Medal wins, lessons learned, and plans for the next chapter. Gain insider tips and inspiration from:
Ciera Culcasi, Moody Center
Maddie Plank, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Robyn Corson, Boston Red Sox
Bailey Allen, Vegas Golden Knights
Kate Wickwire, Chip Ganassi Racing
11AM-11:15AM | Global Perspective: Sustainability Spotlight on the Middle East
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Middle Eastern venues are leading in sustainability. Clare Clark (OVG) talks with Danny Klima (Ethara) about best practices, unique challenges, and the future of sustainable operations in a rapidly evolving market.
11:15AM-12PM | ROSI (Return on Sustainable Investment) Workshop with SWCA
Join John Platko (SWCA) for an interactive session demonstrating the ROSI framework, a practical tool for translating sustainability and resilience initiatives into measurable business, environmental, and community value. See the methodology in action through a live example from the Cleveland Cavaliers & Rocket Arena, and leave with actionable tools to start applying ROSI at your own venue or event.
12PM-1PM | Lunch & Learn with Adam Met & Team from Planet Reimagined
Enjoy lunch while learning from Adam Met and his team, followed by a book signing of Amplify.
Optional | Life Coaching with Sanni McCandless
During the day, 30-minute first-come, first-served individual life coaching sessions with Sanni McCandless will be available. Sanni’s fast-paced coaching experience guides attendees through 6 thought-provoking questions to identify shifts that can positively shape the rest of 2025.
1PM-5PM | VenuesNow Conference: Sustainability Day
6:30PM-9:30PM | Venue & Event All-Stars Award Ceremony at The Jalisco Underground (a speakeasy on site at Resorts World)
Planning to attend the full VenuesNow Conference? Contact us for the GOAL Member discount code.
Register now to reserve your spot and receive hotel block details at Resorts World.