Building Sustainability Together

At Smart Cities Saudi Expo, we are committed to fostering sustainability throughout our event, and we encourage all exhibitors and attendees to join us in our mission to reduce environmental impact. Here are some key initiatives and guidelines to help you participate in creating a more sustainable event:

Initiative by us, the Organizers

Digital solutions:

  • We provide digital versions of sales or sponsorship brochures for easy access and to reduce paper waste.
  • During the event, we utilize digital boards for the Smart Cities Summit and Smart Cities 360 Sessions agenda instead of printed agendas, contributing to paper waste reduction.
  • A lead retrieval app replaces printed business cards, allowing exhibitors to scan and track leads received at their stand.
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Shell scheme stand:

  • The shell scheme materials are reused by the contractor for other shows, resulting in no waste while promoting resource efficiency.

Signage structures:

  • Wooden structures for signage are reused by the contractor for other shows, promoting resource efficiency.

Sustainable suppliers utilized of the event:

  • We opt to work with sustainable contractors and suppliers that align with our company goals, which include:
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Catering used at the event:

  • Any remaining food is distributed to workers or venue staff to minimize food waste.

Carpet for the event:

  • The exhibition carpet is collected after the show, and donated to various channels, including orphanages, mosques and families in need

Plants for the event:

  • We choose native plants over fresh-cut flowers that are usually provided by the venue itself, and in place were suppliers are used, they are returned for proper storage respectively.

Additional sustainability procedures taken at the event:

  • Exhibition waste is collected and recycled by a recycling company.
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For Exhibitors

Structure and design of the stand:

  • Opt for modular stands over MDF structures to minimize waste and promote reusability.
  • Utilize LED lights to conserve energy and reduce your stand's carbon footprint.
  • Choose native plants over cut flowers or micro herbs and consider eco-flooring options to cut down on wood waste.
  • Implement procedures to power down your stand during non-operational hours to save energy.
  • Choose reusable, sustainable materials for giveaways and corporate gifts instead of plastic bags.
  • Reuse bespoke elements of your stand and hire furniture to minimize resource consumption.
  • Place recycling bins on your stand to encourage proper waste sorting and reduction.

 

Printed collateral:

  • Embrace digital solutions to reduce paper waste and opt for recycled paper if printing is necessary.
  • Allow the organizer team to collect surplus printed materials for recycling.

 

Stand catering:

  • Choose from sustainable menus and eco-friendly cutlery options provided by the venue.
  • Opt for 'Green Meeting Packages' to minimize environmental impact during meetings.

For All Attendees

Accommodation:

Utilize accommodation options within walking distance of the venue with special promo codes for event attendees.

 

Transport:

Coordinate travel plans with colleagues to maximize sustainability by utilizing carpooling. Reduce carbon emissions and minimize environmental impact by sharing rides to the event.

We are continuously looking for initiatives to make our event sustainable so let's work together to build a greener event, by taking your first step at Smart Cities Saudi Expo.

 

Thank you for joining us in our commitment to a more sustainable future!