Host City 2026 will bring the world’s event owners, host cities, organisers and suppliers together in Glasgow under the theme “The Events World of the Future.”
Across two dynamic conference days – plus specialist pre-conference workshops – the programme explores how destinations can host smarter, more collaborative and more sustainable events in a cost-conscious and fast-changing global environment. From AI and technology adoption to new sponsorship and media models, from mega-event lessons and cross-border collaboration to social impact, climate compliance and operational resilience, Host City 2026 will examine what it truly takes to remain relevant, credible and competitive as a host.
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HOST CITY AWARDS 2025
From international federations and rights holders to destinations, service providers and suppliers, the Host City Awards celebrate the people and projects driving innovation, inclusion and impact in the world of major events.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2025
More than 200 owners, organisers and hosts of the world’s leading events gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for Host City 2025, the 12th edition of the conference, under the theme “Get on with the Business of Events.”
Speakers from across the global event hosting ecosystem explored the practical opportunities and challenges facing major events today, with a strong focus on collaboration, new hosting models, sustainability, workforce readiness and delivering long-term social, economic and environmental impact.
2025 Global Presenting Partners & Hosts
Outstanding. The presentations contained a wealth of information and were most inspiring
Sam Ramsamy
IOC Honorary Member and Vice President, FINA
Host City was undoubtedly one of if not the leading international sport business conferences this year
Sarah Lewis OBE OLY
Global Sports Leader and Host City Advisory Board Member
A wonderful opportunity to bring together key partners and stakeholders to discuss the staging of world class major events and creating positive long-term legacies
Katie Sadleir
CEO, Commonwealth Games Federation
Host City is an incredible organization for good: a well-managed group of professionals seeking to bring the best and brightest together on multiple salient issues. As a sports professional who has also worked in the public and private areas, I appreciate their programs for putting a spotlight on unity, open free discussion, public-private sector cooperation, and the benefits of sport. It has been a great honor to be their former keynote event speaker and participant
Anita DeFrantz
IOC Member and Board Member, LA28
A LOOK BACK AT HOST CITY 2025
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