Vloggers’ “Wembley Cup” reaches stars and fans
Football’s leading YouTube content creators are to play with sports stars in front of 30,000 interacting fans at the Wembley Cup final on 2 September
Speakers Announced for the Inclusion Summit at the IPC Academy Campus
International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven and Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo, Disability Advisor of the World Bank, have been named as headline speakers for a special Inclusion Summit to be held in Rio, Brazil, between 15-16 September, to coincide with the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Audience engagement experts, ThinkWall, confirm partnership for second Major Events International Summit
ThinkWall have confirmed that they will be partnering with the Major Events International Summit, providing interactive social display technology for over 150 participants in the event, held at the London Aquatics Centre on 12th and 13th October 2016.
Homeless World Cup kicks off in Glasgow
Teams from across the world have arrived in Glasgow to take part in the Homeless World Cup
Sports federations confirm joint 2022 European Championships
The sports that are combining for the 2018 European Championships have confirmed they plan to do the same again in 2022
Agenda and first speakers revealed for Host City 2016 conference and exhibition
Host City 2016, the conference and exhibition of the world’s leading cities and sports, business and entertainment events, takes place on 21 and 22 November in Glasgow.
How to create a music tourism hotspot
In 2015, music tourism generated £3.7bn in the UK and £295m in Scotland*. Host City 2016 speaker John Langford, Director of Live Entertainment at Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) and SSE Hydro tells us how cities can draw the crowds
“How life should be” – Sir Philip Craven MBE
At a time of crisis in perceptions of the integrity of international sports, Sir Philip Craven MBE, President of the International Paralympic Committee talks with Ben Avison about how the true spirit of sport can make the world a better place
Modern Pentathlon and de Courbertin’s enduring vision
Dr. Klaus Schormann, President of the UIPM tells Host City how Modern Pentathlon brings Olympism to life in today’s world
Ten refugees to compete at Rio 2016 under Olympic flag
Athletes based in three continents will compete together at Rio 2016 as one “Refugee Olympic Team”, which the IOC says will demonstrate the contribution refugees can bring to society