All Episodes

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 Church, Director of Editorial and Communications, World Academy of Sport

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 Chief Constable, Police Scotland
Dr Musa Gumesa, Deputy City Manager: Community and Emergency Services, City of Durban
Moderator: Mike Lee, Chairman, Vero Communications

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

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, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications, Atos UK
Itay Ingber, Chief Operating Officer, Matchvision
Julian Ternisien, Head of Sports Rights, European Broadcasting Union
Moderator: Marc Webber, Head of Sport, audioBoom

Attila Szalay-Berzeviczy, Chairman, Budapest Olympics Foundation

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

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 Air Race
Dr. Keith Harris, Board Member, Everton Football Club; Chairman, Keith Harris & Associates
Moderator: Ben Cronin, Editor, SportBusiness International

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 Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF)
Risto Nieminen, President, Finnish Olympic Committee
Ignacio Packer, Secretary General, Terre Des Hommes
Moderator: Callum Murray, Editorial Director, Sportcal

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: Robert Datnow, Managing Director, The Sports Consultancy

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

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)