The Sustainable Event Summit 2023 took place at The Showman’s Show in October 2023. The Best of the Summer panel introduced guests from guests from UK outdoor festivals who have led the way through the 2023 season with campaigns to reduce the environmental impacts of events. Hosted by John Rostron (CEO, Association Independent Festivals) the panel introduced guests: Vikki Chapman (Live Nation), Pauline Bourdon (Love Saves the Day / Forwards Festival), Tess Wilson (Boomtown Fair), Hannah Cox (Betternotstop / Kendal Calling) and Josephine Bodimeade (Shamabala Festival)