International major event leaders debate future at Host City 2016 in Glasgow; Asian edition announced

As Host City’s most successful conference and exhibition yet closes in Glasgow, the organisers announce an extra event in Beijing in May for the Asian market
Glasgow to host leading International Meeting of Cities and Sports, Business and Cultural Events

Glasgow prepares to welcome a unique collection of city and government leaders, cross-sector rights holders, event owners and suppliers to explore the challenges and benefits of bidding for major global events on 21st and 22nd November
China’s PPTV pays most ever for Premier League TV rights

English Premier League breaks records for broadcasting in China in deal with online streaming service launched by Suning retail group
Challenges for brands running their own events

Nick White, Partner of Couchmans LLP, gives a lawyer’s perspective on the key issues for brands planning to launch sports events
The risk manager

Insurance is always the best policy – or is it? Patrick Vajda, President of XAW Sports and Consultant, Sports and Events at Marsh, speaks to Host City
Glasgow unveils EURO 2020 host city logo

Sir Alex Ferguson took part in a pivotal occasion on Glasgow’s road to hosting UEFA EURO 2020 matches
“Host City provides a great platform” – Sarah Lewis, FIS

Sarah Lewis, the Secretary General of FIS and the Association of Winter Olympic International Federations, gives an insight into some of the issues that will be addressed at Host City 2016
The sports data industry and data driven player management

AiScreen Sports Digitizised outlines how sports can develop through data-driven transformation
IOC “well pleased” with PyeongChang 2018 progress

The IOC Coordination Commission visit to PyeongChang found venue construction for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games to be on track
“Host cities are critical partners for sports federations” – IOC Vice President

In this exclusive interview with Host City, Prof. Dr. Ugur Erdener – World Archery President, IOC Vice President, WADA Executive Committee Member and Host City 2016 speaker – reflects on success factors for major events