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Presentation by Michal Buchel, CEO, FIAS - International SAMBO Federation

How to design venues that stand the test of time
Successful venue operators share experiences of how they maximise footfall and impact
How innovations in venues can drive revenue
Achieving economic and environmental sustainability
With a keynote introduction by: Peter van der Veer, CEO, Rotterdam Ahoy and President, European Arenas Association
Speakers:
Barry Fleeting, Head of Centre, National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde
Alexander Hahner, Head of Key Account Management, Party Rent
Moderator: Adam Nelson, Deputy Editor, SportBusiness Professional

Jean-Francois Martins, Deputy Mayor in charge of Tourism, Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, City of Paris tells the story of Paris Olympic journey
Diogo Taddei, Head of Sports and Events, Egis contributes Paris case study

Shared experiences of major event security strategies
The future of access control
At what stage should a host city develop a security strategy?
Speakers:
Patrick Vajda, Senior Consultant, SIACI ST HONORE - S2H
Ken Scott, Head of Inspectorate at Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA)
Billy Garrett, Director of Sports and Events, Glasgow Life
Moderator: Daniel Cordey, Chairman, Association of Global Event Suppliers

Aside from sport, what kind of event content holds the greatest appeal for cities to host and why?
What do hosts need to bear in mind when designing venues for multiple potential future uses?
What does the future hold for the live music and festivals sector and how can cities maximise opportunities?
How can cultural development be integrated into civic regeneration strategies?
SPEAKERS:
Marcel Ridyard, Senior Associate - Sports and Leisure, AFL Architects
Nick Prichard, Global Alliances, Cirque du Soleil
Martin Reeves, Chief Executive, Coventry City Council
Geoff Ellis, CEO, DF Concerts & Events
Moderator: Adam Nelson, Deputy Editor, SportBusiness Professional

Presentation by Andy Edwards, President, Nitro Circus

Why do some hosts deliver better events than others and how can the sharing of knowledge between past and future hosts be increased?
How far up the supply chain can outsourcing go? Is a turnkey, “pop-up” organising committee a viable solution for mega event hosts?
Which functional areas require the most specialist expertise from international experts?
What might major event delivery look like in 2022 and beyond?
SPEAKERS:
Neil Carney, Project Director for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham City Council
Nadja Burkhardt, Event Supervisor, Eurovision Song Contest, EBU
David Tunnicliffe, Commercial Director, GL events UK
David de Behr, Head of Sales Major Events, Aggreko Event Services
Kevin Menk, Head of Sales, Sport & Event, Röder
Moderator: Robert Datnow, Managing Director, The Sports Consultancy

Chloe Targett-Adams, Global Director of Promoters and Business Relations, Formula 1

Which events are more appealing to host cities and why – sports, business or entertainment events? Mega, major or small?
How are geopolitical trends and concerns over event governance impacting the distribution of future major events? Where in the world will future investment be strongest? What impact might Brexit have?
Why are some populations cynical while others are supportive of major events, and what does this mean for hosts and event owners?
How can the aims of global events and local development be better aligned?
How to provide best conditions for host cities to succeed
Speakers:
Robbie Clyde, Head of EventScotland
Niels Nygaard, President, National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark and Vice President, European Olympic Committees
Stuart Turner, Head of Major Events, Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development
Guillaume Poisson, Head of EURO 2020 Host Country Projects, UEFA
Debra Mountford, Project Manager, OECD
Moderator: Mark Cooper, Senior Consultant, JTA

Dr. Ugur Erdener, Vice President, International Olympic Committee; President, World Archery; President, National Olympic Committee of Turkey

Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events, VisitScotland

What are the biggest issues the major events sector faces right now and how will these impact its future?
How are major sports, business and entertainment events evolving through the fourth industrial revolution?
What are current trends telling us about the kind of content and formats that will be in demand in the future?
What can event owners, organisers and hosts do to ensure major events become more financially and environmentally sustainable?
Speakers: 
Dr. Bridget McConnell CBE, Chief Executive, Glasgow Life
Dimitri Kerkentzes, Deputy Secretary General, Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
Jon Dutton, Chief Executive, Rugby League World Cup 2021
Alban Dechelotte, Head of Sponsorships & Business Development EU Esport, Riot Games
Ansley O’Neal, Olympic Programme Commission Manager, International Olympic Committee
Moderator: Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events, VisitScotland

Hosting Opportunities: How to Make Your City and Event Stand Out
Delivery and Legacy: How to Maximise Sustainability, Security and Revenues
Moderators: Robert Datnow, Managing Director, The Sports Consultancy and Rick Traer, CEO, Canadian Sports Tourism Alliance

How to build a reputation as a leading event destination
Which events have the biggest impact?
Integrating conventions into wider events strategy
Developing urban economy through science and business events
Panel:
Opening Remarks: Adriaan Visser, Vice Mayor of Rotterdam and Alderman for Sports
Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, Deputy CEO, Messe Munich
Michael Nagy, Commercial Director, Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau
Andrew Bacchus, Head of Sports Economy, UK Department for International Trade
François Moreau , Head of Innovation and Enterprise, City of Paris
Moderator: Aileen Crawford, Head of Conventions, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau

New, existing or temporary venues – how to decide
Architectural transformations for sustainable mega events
Powering the temporary infrastructure revolution
How to work with organisers and destinations to enable sustainable events
Sooad Islam, Associate, Populous
Mark Breitenmoser, Head of Strategy, Nüssli
David de Behr, Head of Global Events, Aggreko
Moderator: Daniel Cordey, Chairman, Association of Global Event Suppliers