Host City
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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Episodes
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Antony Warren, Head of Business Development, World Supercross Championship (WSX) & Founder, Supersize Live
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Will new event concepts like the Commonwealth Esports Games, festivals in the metaverse and hybrid conferences continue to emerge, or are we seeing a post-covid return to traditionalism?
Where are the synergies between rights holders and event hosts, and how can they support each other’s development?
Speakers:
Beng Choo Low, Secretary General, World Baseball-Softball Confederation
Tine Eriksen Green, Head of Major Events, City of Copenhagen
Prof. Andy Miah, Metaverse Council & Commission Member, Global Esports Federation
Moderator: Robbie Clyde, Head of EventScotland, VisitScotland
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
What forces are driving the world of major events today? Where will the events industry be in five years’ time? What have we learned from the pandemic and COP? Do in-person major events have perennial value, or do we need to find a different model? How can we respond to inflation and cost constraints? Where will the balance lie between global and local audiences? And what role can events play in progressing diversity, equity and inclusion?
Speakers:
Ivo Ferriani, President, GAISF, SportAccord, AWOIF and IBSF
Sam Ramsamy, Honorary Member, IOC and Vice President, FINA
David De Behr, Head of Sales, Major Events, Aggreko
Susan Deighan, Chief Executive, Glasgow Life
Chair: Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events, VisitScotland
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Matthew Astill, Chief Executive Officer, Cavendish Group
Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events, VisitScotland
Ivo Ferriani, President, GAISF, SportAccord, AWOIF and IBSF
Ben Avison, Conference Director, Cavendish Group
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
The art of being yourself to attract visitors
Case studies of how destinations have used events to create a destination brand
What can cities learn from other sectors about building a marketable brand?
Placemaking: how to integrate the design and management of public spaces into major event strategy
Speakers:
Chloe Targett-Adams, Global Director of Promoters and Business Relations, Formula 1
Georgina Warren, Head of City Events and Experience, London & Partners
Susan Sawbridge, Manager, New Zealand Major Events
Andrew Dixon, Director, Culture, Creativity, Place
Moderator: James Paterson, Principal, MI Associates
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Is it possible to create a common language for measuring the impact of events?
What kind of effects should be measured and how?
Which of impacts are the most challenging to measure and how can this be overcome?
Can local benefits be considered alongside more global concerns?
Can hosting events create happier, healthier citizens?
Speakers:
Frank Leenders, Director General, FIBA Media and Marketing Services
Rebecca Edser, Senior Major Events Consultant, UK Sport
Georg Spazier, CEO, innsbruck-tirol sports
Asahi Takano, Partner, Portas Consulting
Moderator: Iain Edmondson, Director: Legacy Delivery Ltd; International Association of Event Hosts
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Can broadcasters sustain their reach or will they be further disrupted by technology companies?
Immersive media and its role in event experience, both at the event and for fans at home
Enhancing live event reach in the digital, catch-up world
How can eSports contribute to the values and development of sports?
Speakers:
Stefan Kuerten, Executive Director of Sport, European Broadcasting Union
Andy Edwards, President, Nitro Circus
Erich Wolf, Managing Director, Red Bull Air Race
Moderator: Fiona Green, Director, Winners FDD Ltd
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
How major events can drive transport innovation
What will urban transport look like in 10 years and what role will major events play in these changes?
How technology is transforming the event transport and logistics sector
Speakers:
Panos Protopsaltis, CEO, Global Event Mobility & Management Solutions (GEMMS)
Rutger Alferink, President, Saan Trucking
Stefano Manelli, Director, CITEC
Moderator: Ben Avison, Conference Director, Host City