Host City 2025 Welcome Addresses by Kay Morrison, Glasgow Life

This keynote welcome from Host City 2025 is delivered by Kay Morrison, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life. Drawing on Glasgow’s experience as a globally recognised host city, Kay reflects on the power of partnership, long-term legacy and collaboration in delivering world-class events. She sets the tone for the conference by welcoming delegates to Glasgow and framing this year’s theme: getting on with the business of events—turning ambition and ideas into lasting economic, social and cultural impact.