Business After-Hours: Better for Bees, Better for Business
Come for the talk. Stay for the view. Return for the people.
Date and time
Location
Zoku Amsterdam
105 Weesperstraat 1018 VN Amsterdam NetherlandsAbout this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
Business After-Hours at Zoku Amsterdam
Better for Bees, Better for Business
Come for the talk. Stay for the view. Return for the people.
Once a month on Tuesdays, we host inspiring talks by Amsterdam's leading business professionals. From industries covering fashion, tech, sustainability, hospitality and design, our Business After-Hours event series connects interesting people in the same industry while teaching them something new.
Topic & Speaker
How can spirit brands protect pollinators and drive environmental change? 🐝
This special edition of Business After Hours celebrates International Bee Day with a fresh perspective on sustainability—from behind the bar. We’ll explore how spirit brands are stepping up for the planet by supporting pollinators and making nature part of their purpose.
Join us for an inspiring session with three change-makers in the beverage industry:
- Stephanie Jordan-Balmforth (she/her), Co-founder of Avallen Calvados and sustainability leader in the drinks industry
- Ed Faulkner (he/him), Co-founder of Sapling Spirits, B Corp trailblazer and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree
- Jane (Fluff) Birkin (she/her), COO and Founder at Yellow.Global, a certified B Corp championing business for biodiversity
These industry leaders will share how their brands are taking real action for the environment, especially when it comes to bees, biodiversity, and beyond.
The Program
18:30 – Doors open. Grab a drink, find your spot, and connect with fellow attendees.
19:00 – Welcome & Talk. Learn how spirit companies are supporting pollinators and reshaping their environmental impact.
20:00 – Q&A and Networking. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and meet like-minded professionals over drinks.
21:00 – End of the event. Leave with new ideas and inspiration, or stay with your new connections and have another cocktail.
The Details
📆: Tuesday, 20 May
⏰: 18:30 - 21:00
🎟: Free entry
📍: Zoku Amsterdam Rooftop: Weesperstraat 105
Don't miss out! RSVP now and join us for an inspiring evening packed with great chats and drinks.
Frequently asked questions
The more the merrier! Feel free to invite friends or colleagues to join you.
This is a super approachable event to attend alone. We have a lot of attendees that come by themselves, so there will be a lot of time to meet other people.
Our rooftop Living Kitchen restaurant, of course! It has plenty of healthy and tasty dinner options to enjoy after the talk. Feel free to get a bite to eat with your new connections, it's the perfect way to get to know each other better.
It's great to hear you're interested in being a speaker for the event. Please reach out to us at marketing@livezoku.com to submit your interest and our team will be in touch shortly.
If you're coming from Central Station, grab a metro ticket and catch any of the following lines: 53 (direction Gaasperplas), 54 (direction Gein), or 51 (direction Isolatorweg). Once you’re on any of those Metro lines, exit at stop Weesperplein. Start walking along Weesperstraat until you see Zoku.
Our private parking lot is located right behind our building at Nieuwe Kerkstraat 104. The lot has 21 spots and features an electric charge port. You can reserve a spot in advance of your arrival for €35 per day. Just download the My Way app to roll up in style (with a guaranteed spot).