Host City

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HOST CITY is the annual conference and exhibition for leaders in event hosting. This is where city representatives, destination marketers, event owners and suppliers from all over the world meet to network and learn from each other.

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Creating Entertaining Experiences for Visitors 22.11.2016 36:23

Which events offer good - or poor - customer experiences? How cities build a cultural profile to attract visitors The convergence of entertainment and sports City spaces for urban festivals John Langford, Vice President and General Manager, The O2, AEG Facilities Devorah Blumberg, Manager of New Zealand Major Events Iain Edmondson, Head of Major Events, London & Partners Moderator: Rachael Chu...

A Safe Pair of Hands: How Cities Can be Secure Hosts 21.11.2016 32:05

Knowing the risks: how dangerous are cities today? What event organisers and venues can do to ensure health and safety The threat of terror in entertainment venues – is anywhere safe? The importance of strong partnerships in delivering safe events Panel: Karen Eyre-White, Chief Executive, Sports Ground Safety Authority Patrick Vajda, Sports and Events Consultant, Marsh Bernie Higgins, Assistant Ch...

Keynote Address: Fawzia Peer, Deputy Mayor, City of Durban 21.11.2016 13:16

Keynote Address: Fawzia Peer, Deputy Mayor, City of Durban

Transformations in Multi-City and Multi-Sports Events 21.11.2016 53:36

New multi-city and multi-sport formats: the European Championships in 2018 and beyond The transformation of the Commonwealth Games Which events are leading the way on transforming accessibility and integration? How disruptive innovation and digital transformation are impacting events Can sponsor-led content add value? Panel: David Grevemberg CBE, CEO, Commonwealth Games Federation Kulveer Ranger,...

Keynote Address: “Creating Safe and Engaging Events” 21.11.2016 12:13

Attila Szalay-Berzeviczy, Chairman, Budapest Olympics Foundation

Keynote Address: “Rio 2016 and Beyond: How Events Showcase Cities” 21.11.2016 15:42

Prof. Dr. Ugur Erdener, President, World Archery and NOC of Turkey and Vice President, IOC

China’s Golden Goal; Building Sports and Entertainment Brands 21.11.2016 41:15

How Asian economies are developing through events Introducing the new owners and creators of event content Understanding China’s strategy of building an $850bn sports sector by 2025 The rise of city branding and the growing role of event experiences Panel: Wang Dong, Vice President, Alisports Claire Ballard, Regional Marketing Director, Feld Entertainment Erich Wolf, Managing Director, Red Bull Ai...

Has sport lost its integrity and how can it win its confidence back? 21.11.2016 1:04:45

Can the world’s biggest sports renew their image? Do cities have faith in bidding procedures? How rights holders can rebuild trust in audiences Are business and cultural events immune to issues of integrity? Panel: Dr Bridget McConnell CBE, Chief Executive, Glasgow Life Yves Le Lostecque, Head of Sport, European Commission Adam Pengilly, IOC Member, VP of International Affairs, International Bobsl...

What does the future hold for major events? 21.11.2016 1:26:12

Sir Craig Reedie CBE, Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events, Visit Scotland Dimitri Kerkentzes, deputy Secretary General, BIE (World Expos) Sarah Lewis, Secretary General, FIS and AIOWF (Association of Winter Olympic Sports Federations) Francesco Ricci Bitti, President, ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic Sports Federations) Simon Clegg CBE, Chief Operating Officer, World Expo Dubai 2020 Moderator: R...

Welcome Remarks & Sir Craig Reedie’s Keynote Speech 21.11.2016 22:38

Hosted by Matthew Astill, CEO, Cavendish Group and Ben Avison, Editorial Director, Host City with a welcome from Sir Jim McDonald, Principal, Strathclyde University. This is followed by Sir Craig Reedie CBE, President, World Anti-Doping Agency's Keynote Speech

Cities Roundtable 13.11.2015 1:08:50

Sports Events Roundtable 13.11.2015 1:05:10

Culture Roundtable 12.11.2015 1:11:20

How to bid for and benefit from the European Capital of Culture How cities can develop a programme of cultural events How to create cultural events that benefit society and attract visitors Chair: Karel Bartak, Head of Culture Unit, European Commission (EU Capital of Culture)

Innovations in Event Infrastructure 10.11.2015 45:23

Transport and Security Strategies for Long Term Gains 10.11.2015 46:19

Multi-City Events: Solution to the Sustainability Problem? 10.11.2015 50:40

The Power of People: Engaging Citizens in Events 09.11.2015 57:14

The Strategic Influence of Business Events 09.11.2015 49:35

Live Events in the City 09.11.2015 34:12

Tokyo 2020 update from Hidetoshi Fujisawa 09.11.2015 23:58

Creative Marketing through Events, Brands and Media 09.11.2015 25:29

The Changing Face of Sport Organisations 09.11.2015 1:03:06

LISTEN BACK - How Events and Cities Innovate to Thrive #hostcity2015 09.11.2015 54:25

Sir Craig Reedie at Glasgow #HostCity2015 09.11.2015 20:51

Professor Sir Jim McDonald from @UniStrathclyde Welcomes #HostCity2015 to Glasgow 09.11.2015 7:19