The Lead the change village is a brand new space at Sibos 2023 dedicated entirely to sustainability. Learn more about how you can #LeadTheChange by visiting the village in Toronto.</em></p> The Lead the change</a> village is new to Sibos 2023, and will serve as a space to inspire, inform and educate attendees on the industry’s path to sustainability and provide a glimpse into the future of global sustainable events.</p> The exhibition area will play host to a number of specialist associations helping institutions become more sustainable:</p> Competent Boards</a> provides world-class education programmes for business leaders to help them master ESG topics challenging their organisation</li></ul> Impact Finance Centre</a> helps to build impact investor communities and connect them with community leaders</li></ul> CIFOR-ICRAF</a> works with businesses to find nature-based solutions for forest and tree landscapes</li></ul> Whether your organisation is at the start of its ESG journey or looking to expand it, make sure to visit these stands during Sibos week to learn more about how you can #LeadTheChange.</p> The village will also be home to this year’s Sibos charity partner SickKids Foundation</a>, the fundraising arm for The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Your donations will support the hospital's Garry Hurvitz Centre for Brain & Mental Health</a> and the charity team will be on hand to explain more about the amazing work they do (and will be offering delicious cookies to Sibos participants).</p> The Lead the change village will have sustainability at its core and showcase a template for sustainable exhibitions. The stands will be constructed using AgriWood, an eco-friendly material crafted using responsibly-sourced timber from managed forests combined with straw. Flooring will also be completely reusable, ensuring there’s as little waste as possible after Sibos.</p> If you’re looking for a place to relax or meet with peers, the village’s ‘Sit down, catch up’ area ensures you can connect and be comfortable at the same time.</p> Visiting the village isn’t the only way you can help #LeadTheChange</a> at Sibos this year. You can also take part in the Sibos Sustainability Pledge</a> by committing to five specific actions to be more sustainable. You can sign up on the Sibos App (via the 'More' tab) or when you’re logged in on Sibos.com. </p> Actions you’ll be able to choose from include attending one of our conference sessions</a> that will deliver industry-leading sustainability insights or attending our IDEA networking event dedicated to driving greater diversity, equity and inclusion within the industry. One thing’s for sure – you’ll never be short of ways to #LeadTheChange at Sibos 2023!</p> Register for Sibos 2023 today</a>. Follow us on Twitter</a> and LinkedIn</a>, and subscribe to the Insider newsletter</a> for all the latest updates on sustainability initiatives at Sibos.</em></p>