As Analena Baerbrock from the Green Party leads the polls at the moment as a candidate to be the next German chancellor in the upcoming September elections, now is an excellent time to talk to two of the city’s leading exponents in sustainability for events.   Enter Alex Beck from the AXICA and Luisa Mentz from the Berlin Convention Bureau in this lively discussion about the current innovation in sustainability.   They both share a common goal – their passion for sustainability in the city and the hosting of sustainable events.   Listen up as Luisa from Berlin Convention Bureau shares her vision of Berlin as one of the world’s leading sustainable cities in the next 10 years.   “Sustainability is the New Normal for events” – but then she queries where do you start and where do you stop?!   Luisa talks in excited terms about the new platform for planners which encourages sustainable events and also the newly announced congress funds which purport to support events hosted in the city – initially only for 2021, but there is hope of an extension.   Alex from the AXICA holds her own as she explains that not only can you trace the meat and two veg on your plate back to its source, but also the plate itself!  The MO for the AXICA is  “No premium without sustainability” as well as the expansion in their off-site catering services,“Hof Lieferant”    Finally, both women share their very personal secrets!!   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com