CSRD, a tool for change?
Conference
CSRD, a tool for change?
Speakers: Joris Beckers (Tomorrowland), Wim Bartels (EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board), Martin Thim (NorthSide), Erik van Donselaar (CEO Donselaar Groep)
Moderator: Nicolette Loonen (founding partner of Toscatribe)
This program discusses New European legislation on sustainability, as well as its consequences for events – based on input from a large music festival, an event supplier, an experienced CSRD consultant, a CSRD project on Tomorrowland festival, and a European Commission representative.
About this program
Urgent new European sustainability legislation is on the horizon: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). While initially aimed at large companies with over 250 employees, CSRD will soon affect smaller businesses, suppliers, and event organizers — making it a critical issue for the music industry.
This panel discussion, moderated by Nicolette Loonen of Toscatribe, will explore CSRD's consequences and potential benefits in the events industry. Wim Bartels (Deloitte, EFRAG) shares his insights on compliance with CSRD, Erik van Donselaar (Donselaar Group) will cover the challenges suppliers face in meeting these new requirements, and Joris Beckers (Tomorrowland) and Martin Thim (NorthSide Festival) will address its effects on festivals, including first-hand experiences from a major festival already navigating CSRD.
Additionally, we will share key takeaways from the CSRD roundtable hosted by Green Deal Circular Festivals earlier in the day, where we explored the potential for a Voluntary Standard (VSME) tailored to the EU music industry. Key questions we will address include:
– How can I prepare my organization for CSRD legislation?
– What opportunities does CSRD present for my business?
– How can I maximize sustainability gains under CSRD?
– What strategies can I use to manage the financial and administrative impacts?
Who is this program for?
This panel is designed for event and festival organisers, event managers, and policy makers. This program is part of ADE Green, please note that you need an ADE Pro or ADE Green ticket to join this program. For the full ADE Green program, please check here.
Conference FAQ
ADE PRO
Join us at the Felix Meritis for the full ADE Pro programme. The conference is set to be extended by an additional day, taking place from ADE Wednesday to Saturday. Just down the road the prestigious Andaz Amsterdam by Hyatt Hotels is transformed to a buzzing network & business hub from Wednesday to Friday.
ADE LAB
ADE Lab returns with a four-day programme from ADE Wednesday to Saturday at the Brakke grond and many more venues around the Amsterdam Nes area.
We do not sell ADE Conference only or Day Passes. The only way to get access to the ADE Pro Conference is the ADE Pro Pass.
Tickets for the specialist sessions and ADE Lab can be found on the ticket page.
Our conferences are accessible for all ages in general. Do note that when alcoholic beverages are served, access can be denied.
Happy to see your interest in enhancing and contributing to our Conference program! To submit your conference ideas or panel suggestions, kindly complete this online application form provided.
Our Conference team will review all proposals. If your idea stands out and sparks an interest, we'll reach out to you. Keep in mind that we receive numerous submissions, so using this application form doesn't guarantee selection. We appreciate your understanding.
We have various hotel recommendations to ensure you get through ADE well rested. Our recommendations can be found here.
Haven't received your ticket(s) or cannot find them? You can easily find them by following the steps on this page.
Related Events
ADE Cruise & Connect
invite-only
From Niche to Next Level
Indira Paganotto (Artist), Ilja Reiman (Multigroove), Reza Fathi (R&M Events - Verknipt), Holly Dicker (Journalist, Author)
Masterclass: Protecting the Integrity of Personality Rights for DJs and Brands, by IAEL
International Association of Entertainment Lawyers
Everything You Wanted to Know: Unfiltered Insights on Music, Life, Business, and Beyond
SYREETA (Artist), Katty Lange (Founder, Triangle Agency), Steven Braines (Co-Founder/Co-Owner, HE.SHE.THEY.)
Innovation Showcase: How To Deliver More Sustainable And Inclusive Events - Innofest’s Impact Start-Ups
Tyrell Pantophlet (CEO & CTO, PLAEX Technologies B.V.), Peter Scheer (Founder, Semilla Sanitation), Ahmad Mel (CTO, Skik Analytics), Soraya Mooijweer (Project Lead, Music Moves), Linda Vermaat (Director, Innofest)
Future sound: Dutch Dancehall Icon Kalibwoy
Kalibwoy (Artist)
Audiomack presents: Africa’s Club Sounds - A Global Strategy
Charlotte Bwana (Vice President of Marketing, Audiomack), Felix de Jong (Senior Marketing Manager & Head of Electronic, Audiomack), Tyler ICU (South African DJ / Producer), Temi Adenji (Managing Director, Warner Music Africa)
ADE Business Hub
Business Opportunities
The Future of Clubs and Venues
Dimitri Hegemann (Tresor), Andrew Blackett (fabric), Andrew Kelsey (Liaison), Raaf Verhoef (Paradiso), Martje Kremers (Primary Talent), Lévi Smulders (Melkweg), Claire Wright (BUDDY), Lainie Copicotto (The Greenhouse), Ollie Seaman (Wasserman), Tommy Vaudecrane (Technopol)
Reclaiming Space: Climate Justice in the Music Industry
Iona Thomas, Freke Reimer, Kevin van Windt, Reinout van Gendt