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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ABOUT HOST CITY 2019

The sixth Host City Conference & Exhibition took place in Glasgow on 26-27 November, welcoming more than 300 representatives of cities, destination marketing organisations, cross-sector rightsholders, organising committees and suppliers for two full days of plenary presentations, panels, VIP dialogues and workshops on how to attract, bid for and host secure and engaging events with positive long-term legacies.

HOST CITY 2019 AT A GLANCE

300+
EVENT PROFESSIONALS

75
INFLUENTIAL SPEAKERS

38
SPONSORS

24
EXHIBITORS

25
CONTENT SESSIONS

20+
NATIONALITIES

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