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Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow 26-27 November 2019
INNOVATE • REFORMULATE • CO-CREATE

Now in its 6th year, Host City is firmly established as the largest meeting of Cities and Sports, Business and Cultural events.

This is where representatives of host cities, federations and rights holders, organisers, event suppliers and services from all over the world meet to discover opportunities and discuss the challenges of major event hosting.

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AT A GLANCE

 

250+
EVENT PROFESSIONALS

 

25+
INFLUENTIAL SPEAKERS

 

20+
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

 

20+
SESSIONS ON KEY TOPICS

Why Attend?

Host City is the largest meeting of Cities and Sports, Business and Cultural Events. Attend this event to expand your network in the world of major events, learn from experts and industry leaders and meet new buyers and suppliers


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Why Exhibit?

Exhibiting at Host City 2019 will put your brand in front of a leading group of professionals that include events rights holders, destinations, events organisers and suppliers and associated events services.


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At Host City 2019 cities of all sizes will connect with rights holders of events of all kind. Do not miss this opportunity to be part of Europe's biggest gathering of Cities, Sports and Cultural Events.


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  • I thought the Host City event was excellent. It was well attended by a diverse range of people and organisations ensuring good networking opportunities. The content in the conference sessions was compelling and thought provoking with some really great speakers’

    Jon Dutton

    Chief Executive, Rugby League World Cup 2021

  • Host City provided a platform for discussion, a place to engage and a collaborative and purposeful forum to drive forward ideas and shared learning. It was amazing to hear from colleagues and thought leaders in the events industry.

    Neil Carney

    Project Director, 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham City Council

  • Host City attendees are a targeted and constructive group, guaranteeing a busy and productive couple of days

    Susan Sawbridge

    Manager, New Zealand Major Events

  • I was really impressed by the quality of the event – the speakers, the delegates, the topics and the venue

    Robert Datnow

    Managing Director, The Sports Consultancy

  • Host City was very good. We are very selective of what conferences we get involved in. Host City has given us the opportunity to be able to share our experiences

    Derek Wilson

    Director, WilsonOwensOwens

  • I had a great time at Host City and enjoyed the opportunity to participate with thought leaders from around the industry. My only regret was not being able to stay longer!

    Ansley O'Neal

    Olympic Programme Commission Manager, INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

  • Host City 2018 was a perfect mix of meeting important new contacts, learning from peers and having fun!

    Nick Prichard

    Global Alliances, Cirque du Soleil

HOST CITY 2019 SPEAKERS

 

Dame Louise Martin DBE

President, Commonwealth Games Federation

Sarah Lewis

Secretary General of the International Ski Federation (FIS) and the Association of Winter Olympic International Federations (AIOWF)

Francesco Ricci Bitti

President, Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF)

Roberto Daneo

Founding Partner, WePLAN; Candidature File and Project Management, Milan-Cortina 2026

David Lappartient

President, Union Cycliste Internationale

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2019 Sponsors

WHEN & WHERE

Host City 2019 takes place at the Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow on 26-17 November 2019

CONFERENCE VENUE: Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD

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