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
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Presentation by Michal Buchel, CEO, FIAS - International SAMBO Federation
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
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
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
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
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
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
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
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
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
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
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Chloe Targett-Adams, Global Director of Promoters and Business Relations, Formula 1
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
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
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Dr. Ugur Erdener, Vice President, International Olympic Committee; President, World Archery; President, National Olympic Committee of Turkey