INNOVATE • REFORMULATE • CO-CREATE
The need to work closer together to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving events industry was one of the key messages to emerge from the sixth Host City conference and exhibition. 300 delegates and 30 exhibitors from all around the world gathered in Glasgow over two days to hear a range of high-profile speakers from the fields of sport, culture, business and medicine deliver discussion and debate around the theme “Innovate; Reformulate; Co-Create”.
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The Big Restart:
Recovery with a Purpose for the Digital Age
Virtual Conference & Exhibition | 8-9 December 2020
Taking place at a pivotal moment for the event industry, Host City’s theme of “The Big Restart” explores how we can bring about “Recovery with a Purpose for the Digital Age”.
Whether you represent a city, a rights holder, event organiser or other stakeholder, Host City 2020 will present opportunities to get involved in staging upcoming major events.
With speakers of the very highest level, agenda topics include hosting in the new normal, Environmental and Social Governance, digital transformation and international collaboration. VIP keynotes, panels, Q&A, presentations and interactive workshops run alongside structured networking and exhibition activities.
Host City 2019 enabled a fantastic opportunity for the City of Glasgow to be part of a great networking and sharing platform of innovative ideas and learning. The variety of speakers and topics ensured there was something for everyone.
Kirsty Garrett
Sports Development and Physical Activity Manager, Glasgow Life
Fantastic event, perfect set of attendees and great atmosphere to network. Will definitely attend next year again!
Benedikt Brandmeier
Head of Sales & Strategy, Drone Champions AG
Thank you very much for the great set up. It has been very valuable for us to meet event professionals and exchange valuable information
Arda Ates
Head of VDO (Venue, Village Development and Overlay) Central Services, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee
Host City is a great initiative for bringing together major event partners with influential decision makers where controversial issues are tackled. Highly recommended for those within the major events sector or those looking to move into it
Thomas Williams
Managing Director, Enabling Abilities
Host City allowed for great networking and learning opportunities. It’s great to see that medical associations and sport organisations face common challenges, allowing to discuss common solutions
Sven Bossu
Head of Innovation, European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
Host City 2019 confirmed once more to be a tremendous opportunity not only for networking but also for learning from other Host Cities’ best practices and innovative projects. It is undoubtedly the “place to be” for all professionals working in the events industry.
Roberto Daneo
Candidature File and Project Management Coordinator, Milano-Cortina 2026
Thank you very much for an excellent event. We at AIPH found it a very good experience, and were very pleased with the organisation, the quality of the agenda as well as the level of interest in what we do. Very definitely worth it for us
Treve Evans
Senior International Relations Manager, AIPH - International Association of Horticultural Producers
2019 Sponsors
WHEN & WHERE
Host City 2019 takes place at the Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow on 26-27 November 2019
CONFERENCE VENUE: Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD
