Following the success of our first Sustainability Leaders Forum in Minneapolis, we’re heading to the UK on July 23rd & 24th to explore how private-sector leadership, strategic investment, and cultural influence can shape the future of climate action in sport and entertainment.
This is more than a gathering of sustainability professionals. It’s a curated experience for changemakers shaping the future of our industry—where venue operators, corporate partners, and innovators come together to explore how business influence, strategic investments, and purpose-led leadership can deliver measurable, lasting impact.
This invite-only event is complimentary for all confirmed attendees, including full access to programming, workshops, site visits, and hosted meals. Attendees are responsible for travel to/from Manchester, UK and accommodation within a reserved hotel block.
Highlights:
Experience a Billie Eilish concert at Co-op Live, the UK’s first all-electric arena.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Anfield, home of Liverpool FC and a case study in legacy-driven sustainability.
Strategic sessions, workshops, and networking with a cross-sector mix of corporate leaders, venue executives, and regional changemakers.
Bridge into the Sustainable Impact Exchange, a broader regional convening focused on scalable tools and cross-club collaboration.
TENTATIVE AGENDA (more details coming soon)
Held across two days in Manchester and Liverpool, the Forum will spotlight shared challenges — from circularity and supply chains to fan travel and food systems — and explore scalable, collaborative solutions.
The event’s two host venues shape the framing of each day:
Wednesday, July 23rd | Co-op Live, Manchester
At Co-op Live, the UK’s first all-electric arena
Theme: Spotlighting Innovation in Supply Chains Across the Sports & Entertainment Ecosystem
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Co-op Live
See how the world's first all-electric arena is redefining sustainable design, fan experience, and operational efficiency.How Circularity Could Shape the Future of Live Events
Reimagining materials, waste, and reuse across industries.Future-Proofing Food & Beverage Systems
From sourcing to packaging to food waste: how hospitality, events, and supply chain leaders are transforming F&B.Visibility, Plastics, and Material Innovation
How emerging tools, supplier engagement strategies, and material tracking are unlocking a lower-impact future.Special Access: Billie Eilish Live at Co-op Live
Experience sustainability in action during one of the most climate-conscious tours on the planet.
Transit from Manchester to Liverpool provided.
Thursday, July 24th | Anfield, Liverpool
At Anfield, one of sport’s most storied venues
Theme: LEADING WITH LEGACY
How community, tradition, and purpose can unlock long-term impact—and how legacy venues are adapting for the future.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Anfield
A behind-the-scenes look at Liverpool FC’s sustainability evolution—balancing global influence with neighborhood roots.Decarbonizing Infrastructure Across Industries
Where strategies converge across arenas, data centers, and industrial operations.Reimagining Travel & Transport for Events and Communities
From fan journeys to supplier logistics: the promise of sustainable aviation fuel, EV adoption, and public transit.Innovation Showcase: Bold Ideas Built to Last
A flexible session spotlighting visionary concepts, early-stage pilots, and cross-sector breakthroughs.Bridge to the Broader Sustainable Impact Exchange Gathering
After lunch, SLF participants join a larger group of venue operators and clubs for an afternoon of regional collaboration, practical tools, and shared inspiration.
Sustainable Impact Exchange: Join a broader gathering of regional venue operators, clubs, and strategic leaders for an afternoon of collaboration and actionable tools.
Lunch
Afternoon Content
Networking & Drinks
Explore Your Accommodation Options
This invite-only event is complimentary for all confirmed attendees, including full access to programming, workshops, venue experiences, and hosted meals. A hotel block has been secured at a nearby property for your convenience (more information upon registration). While we’ve made the arrangements, attendees will be responsible for booking and covering the cost of their own accommodations within the block.
All other aspects of the experience—content, meals, site visits, and access to the concert—are covered by GOAL. You’ll simply need to arrange and cover your travel to/from Manchester, UK.