VIP speakers have signed up to Host City 2016 (media partnered with Exhibition World) including FIFA Council Member Michel D’Hooghe, European Commission head of sport Yves Le Lostecque and Commonwealth Games Federation CEO David Grevemberg announced as panelists.
Other recently confirmed speakers include: Red Bull Air Race managing director Erich Wolf; Finnish Olympic Committee president Risto Nieminen; Feld Entertainment regional marketing manager Claire Ballard and Alisports VP Wang Dong.
Now in its third year, Host City 2016 will take place at the Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow on 21-22 November, bringing cities, rights holders, event owners and suppliers together to plan the future of major global events.
Other names already announced to speak include:
- Sir Craig Reedie CBE, president, WADA
- Prof Dr Ugur Erdener, VP, IOC and President, NOC of Turkey and World Archery
- Paul Bush OBE, director of events, Visit Scotland
- Bridget McConnell CBE, chief executive, Glasgow Life
- Sarah Lewis, secretary general, FIS and AWOIF (Association of Winter Olympic Sports Federations)
- Simon Clegg CBE, chief operating officer, Dubai 2020 World Expo
Host City is a meeting of cities and sports, business and entertainment events. Under the theme of “Creating Safe and Engaging Events,” the conference and exhibition is attracting leading cities, rights holders and suppliers.
David Grevemberg, CEO, Commonwealth Games Federation, who attended the previous two Host City events, said: “The calibre of people that attended and spoke was excellent; it was excellent to meet so many experts with a shared perspective and passion and belief that the hosting of major events is a force for good.”
Topics to be covered at Host City 2016 include:
- What Does the Future Hold for Major Events?
- Has Sport Lost Its Integrity And How Can It Win Confidence Back?
- Building Sports and Entertainment Brands; China’s Investment Strategy
- Transformations in Multi-City and Multi-Sports Events
- A Safe Pair of Hands: How Cities Can be Secure Hosts
- Creating Entertaining Experiences for Visitors
- Making Event Infrastructure More Sustainable
- Business Events and Economic Development
For further information on Host City 2016 and to register, visit: www.hostcity.com
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A limited number of speaking opportunities remain. For opportunities contact Ben Avison on ben.avison@hostcity.net
