Glasgow
01-02 December 2026
Where tomorrow's events begin
Host City is a uniquely dynamic and transformative environment that unites the entire major events ecosystem to create opportunity, forge lasting connections, and exchange insight and learning, enabling the sector to maximise the power of events and their positive impact on the world.
The Marketplace
Where opportunities turn into measurable outcomes
The Gathering
Where connections turn into a mutually beneficial community
The Intelligence
Where insight and learning turn into actionable understanding
Host City in numbers
250+ Delegates
60+ Speakers
16+ Content sessions
6 Workshops
7 Award categories
Host City awards
The Host City Awards 2026 shortlist is here
Discover the host cities, rights holders, organisers and partners shortlisted for their outstanding achievements in major events. Winners will be revealed on 1 December in Glasgow.