How to Walk Away from Sustainability Conferences with Real Results (EU time zone)
How to Walk Away from Sustainability Conferences with Real Results
Don’t spend two days networking and leave with nothing to show for it.
Check out the sister event for US friendly time zone HERE
Event Description
Climate and sustainability conferences can feel productive in the moment.
Great speakers.
Interesting conversations.
A handful of new LinkedIn connections.
But a few weeks later many people realise something uncomfortable:
Nothing actually came from it.
No follow-up conversations.
No collaborations.
No opportunities.
When you add up the cost — tickets, travel, time away from work — that’s a pretty expensive coffee tour.
The reality is that the people who get real value from conferences approach them very differently.
Most of the important work happens before the event begins and after it ends.
Your hosts have spent decades attending, speaking at, and navigating sustainability conferences, and this session shares their practical approach and hard won knowledge that turns conferences into genuine opportunities rather than fleeting conversations.
Why this matters more than ever
In a world where AI can generate CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters in seconds, it’s becoming harder to signal what actually makes someone valuable.
Real conversations cut through that noise.
When someone meets you in person — hears how you think, what you care about, and how you approach problems — it creates a level of trust that no online profile can replicate.
Conferences are one of the few environments where those conversations happen naturally.
The challenge is making sure they actually lead somewhere afterwards.
In this practical session you’ll learn:
• How to identify the 10 people you genuinely want to meet before you arrive
• Why speakers and decision-makers are hard to reach — and how to approach them anyway
• How to set up your LinkedIn and conference presence so people can find you
• How to open conversations naturally without awkward networking energy
• How to leave every conversation with a clear next step
• The simple follow-up habit that turns a five-minute chat into a real relationship
You’ll also receive a Bonus Resource to plan your next event.
If you’re taking time out of your schedule to attend a conference, you should leave with something meaningful to show for it.
This session will help you make sure you do.
Who This Is For
Professionals attending climate or sustainability conferences this year
People exploring a career transition into climate
Consultants, founders, and operators building relationships in the climate ecosystem
Anyone who wants conferences to generate real outcomes, not just inspiration
Format
60 minute virtual session
live Q&A
Hosted By
Andy Nelson — The Positive Career Coach
Helping experienced professionals transition into climate and sustainability careers.
Climate Career Studio
Supporting professionals building meaningful careers in the climate ecosystem.