Toolbox
The Toolbox is designed to help you create customised activities that align with your organisation’s long-term goals and contribute to the broader societal impact of your meeting or event. Whether you are looking for strategic solutions to generate lasting change or tactical activities for shorter-term value, the Toolbox provides valuable resources and support throughout the impact planning process.
Göteborg & Co is here to assist you with innovative ideas and connect you with relevant local stakeholders.
What is included in the Toolbox?
The Toolbox is a constantly evolving resource, including:
- Inspiring case studies: Get inspired by some of the success stories from Gothenburg with several examples of the concepts and activities that can be applied to meetings and events to create a positive impact.
- Impact Guide: To help guide you through the process of impact management.
Fill in the form to order our guide here. - Concepts developed by local stakeholders: Tap into locally-driven solutions that address real societal challenges.
- Support tools to download: The Community Capitals, The Problem Tree, and The Theory of Change.
Download our support tools to get started:
Financial support for public events
- Support from Göteborg & Co: In some cases, the Göteborg & Co events department can provide direct support for sustainability projects tied to public events. Fill in the form to get more information.
- Local and national foundations: Numerous foundations and funds offer financial backing for sustainability-focused projects.
- Government support: Keep an eye out for government announcements regarding available resources for sustainability projects.
- Industry collaboration: Work with companies within relevant sectors to cover costs for activities and research.
Examples of concepts
- Local competence development – medical meetings: Leverage international medical congresses to enhance the professional skills of healthcare workers in the Gothenburg Region, benefiting both patient care and local economic sustainability.
- Public outreach: Expand your event’s impact beyond the venue through campaigns, public lectures, or visits to schools and universities, raising awareness of your research and inspiring future generations.
- International Science Festival Gothenburg: Reach out to students and teachers by integrating your scientific meeting with the International Science Festival, offering workshops or public lectures to inspire future careers in science.
- Sustainable aviation development: Offset emissions for your event by investing in sustainable aviation fuel. Work with Fly Green Fund to calculate and reduce the carbon footprint of delegate travel.
- Connect with local stakeholders: Göteborg & Co connects you with the local stakeholders and partners who can help bring your meeting’s or event’s vision to life. Whether you are looking for experts, funding opportunities, or partners in sustainability, we are here to support you.
