Glasgow, Scotland | 20-21 November
THE GREATEST MEETING OF CITIES AND SPORTS, BUSINESS AND CULTURAL EVENTS
The 10th global Host City Conference & Exhibition took place in Glasgow, Scotland on 20-21 November 2023. Host City brought together leading destinations, rightsholders, organising committees, venues and suppliers for plenary presentations, panels, interviews and workshops on how to attract, host and deliver secure and engaging events with positive long-term impacts.
EVENT PRESS RELEASE EVENT AUDIO RECORDINGS PROGRAMME SPEAKERS
HOST CITY 2023 AT A GLANCE
200+
EVENT PROFESSIONALS
50+
INFLUENTIAL SPEAKERS
2
DAYS OF CONTENT
20+
CONTENT SESSIONS
LOOK BACK AT 2023
More than 200 owners, organisers and hosts of the world’s greatest events gathered in Glasgow, Scotland at Host City 2023 under the theme “Driving and Reacting to Change”.
Artificial intelligence, climate change and Generation Z were among the concerns addressed by representatives of Paris 2024, Milano-Cortina 2026, LA28, Cirque de Soleil, FIFA and many more.
2023 Sponsors & Partners
Host City Advisory Board
Paul Bush OBE
Director of Events, VisitScotland
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Sir Craig Reedie GBE
Honorary Member, IOC
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Sarah Lewis OBE OLY
Global Sports Leader, Sustainable Mountain Alliance
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Aileen Crawford
Head of Conventions, Glasgow Convention Bureau
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David de Behr
Head of Sales, Major Events, Aggreko
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Brian Lewis
President, Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee
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Dave Gordon OBE
Head of Host Broadcast, Birmingham 2022
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Billy Garrett
Director of Culture, Tourism & Events, Glasgow Life
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David Grevemberg CBE
Chief Innovation and Partnerships Officer, Centre for Sport and Human Rights
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Paul J. Foster
Chief Executive Officer, Global Esports Federation