Press Release | 02.06.2025

Gevme, NZCE and the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe Announce Next Phase of SHE

A Community-Powered Sustainability Hub for Events

Many event teams want to make their events more sustainable, but often face the same roadblocks: resources are scattered, advice is generic, and practical tools are hard to find. As a result, sustainability often remains an aspiration rather than becoming part of everyday event planning.

Recognising these challenges, event technology company Gevme joined forces with Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) and the Strategic Alliance of National Convention Bureaux of Europe to create SHE, the Sustainability Hub for Events. This AI-powered platform bridges the gap between good intentions and real action, offering event professionals practical steps tailored to their specific roles, whether they’re planners, suppliers, or operations leads.

What sets SHE apart is its focus on delivering clear, role-based guidance on crucial topics like waste reduction, carbon footprint tracking, event legacy, and sustainability learning. Instead of overwhelming users with lengthy documents, SHE breaks down complex data into simple, actionable steps. For example, a planner looking to estimate the carbon impact of a venue can get real-time calculations and suggestions for reducing emissions, while a supplier seeking greener logistics options receives targeted recommendations based on the latest industry data.

These features are grounded in real-world industry standards, thanks to close collaboration with NZCE and the Strategic Alliance. SHE’s AI is designed to learn from every interaction, so the platform becomes smarter and more relevant as more teams use it.

“One of the biggest barriers to sustainability in our industry isn’t intention — it’s implementation. There’s no shortage of frameworks or commitments, but many teams struggle to translate them into daily action. That’s where SHE comes in. It bridges the gap between global goals and on-the-ground decisions, helping event professionals move from awareness to measurable impact.”

Alexander Alles, Executive Director, JMIC Joint Meetings Industry Council, the official host of Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE)

In a major step forward, SHE is now open to contributions from the global events community. Event professionals, sustainability experts, and industry leaders are invited to submit their own guidelines, templates, case studies, and resources to expand the platform’s impact and relevance.

All submitted content goes through a rigorous Quality Assurance Process, reviewed by SHE’s independent Content Governance Body, which includes:

  • Representatives from the Strategic Alliance of NCBs of Europe
  • Experts from Net Zero Carbon Events
  • Technical leads from Gevme
  • Independent sustainability consultants
  • Annual user representatives


This governance model ensures all resources meet high standards for accuracy, clarity, and real-world relevance.

Combining expert insights with practical guidance, SHE gives event professionals exactly what they’ve been missing — clear, credible direction they can act on. From reducing waste to rethinking logistics, SHE helps teams embed sustainability into their workflows without adding complexity. And because it’s free and continuously evolving, teams can count on it as a one-stop resource for sustainable event planning

“With SHE, we’ve built a platform that simplifies complex frameworks into daily, practical decisions for planners, suppliers, and venues alike. It’s not just another tool; it’s a shared infrastructure that grows smarter with every contribution from the industry.”

Daniel Tjan, Managing Director, Gevme

“The AI-powered hub is more than a search engine—it’s a solutions engine that adapts as our industry evolves. By contributing our data and insights, we’re helping to build a resource that empowers planners to make sustainable choices.”

Matthias Schultze, Co-Chair, Strategic Alliance of National Convention Bureaux of Europe

For more details or to get involved, visit this page.

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About SHE

SHE is an AI-powered sustainability platform developed by Gevme in partnership with Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) and the Strategic Alliance of National Convention Bureaux of Europe. It brings the industry together to solve sustainability challenges through collaboration, data, and practical action.

About Gevme

Gevme is a leading technology company that provides comprehensive omnichannel event management solutions. Utilising advanced technology and artificial intelligence, Gevme enhances both the delegate and organiser experience by optimising participant engagement, operational efficiency, and return on investment for every event. Our integrable suite of solutions includes registration, onsite check-in and printing, event websites, mobile app, business matching, exhibitor solutions, as well as our AI-first suite of solutions consisting of Spark — a productivity tool for event professionals, EventGPT — an AI-powered concierge for attendees, and Snapsight — a real-time multilingual content insights tool. Gevme’s innovative tools are designed to meet the diverse needs of today's dynamic event environments, making it easier for event professionals to strategise, manage teams, and deliver successful experiences.

Learn more at www.gevme.com

About the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC)

JMIC serves as the global voice of the meetings industry, bringing together international and regional organisations to raise awareness of the sector’s value and drive collaboration. JMIC is dedicated to promoting the value of the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry through advocacy, research, and collaboration. JMIC presents The Iceberg, a platform that promotes the broader impact and lasting legacies of business and professional events. JMIC’s Global Manifesto serves as an advocacy tool, providing an industry rationale for engaging with policymakers, local governments, corporations, institutions, and communities. JMIC furthermore hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative on behalf of the business events industry and plays a key role in advancing sustainability and policy engagement across the industry. www.themeetingsindustry.org and www.netzerocarbonevents.org

About SANCBE

The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe is a network of 29 national destination marketing organisations. As a collaborative industry platform, it concentrates on strengthening Europe’s position as a leading destination for international business events. Since its foundation in 2014, the initiative of European convention bureaux has increasingly gained importance as a platform for exchanging experiences and knowledge transfer between the membership countries. https://convention-europe.com/

Dr. Martina Neunecker

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