Host City

By Host City

HOST CITY is the annual conference and exhibition for leaders in event hosting.

This is where city representatives, destination marketers, event owners and suppliers from all over the world meet to n... more

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How many episodes does Host City have?

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.

Host City episodes:

December 13, 2018S1 Ep8: More than sport
Aside from sport, what kind of event content holds the greatest appeal for cities to host and why?
What do hosts need to bear in mind when designing venues for multiple potential future uses?
What does the future hold for the live music and festivals sector and how can cities maximise opportunities?
How can cultural development be integrated into civic regeneration strategies?

SPEAKERS:
Marcel Ridyard, Senior Associate - Sports and Leisure, AFL Architects
Nick Prichard, Global Alliances, Cirque du Soleil
Martin Reeves, Chief Executive, Coventry City Council
Geoff Ellis, CEO, DF Concerts & Events
Moderator: Adam Nelson, Deputy Editor, SportBusiness Professional
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42min
December 13, 2018 S1 Ep7: Integrated Content Offerings: Connecting audiences, host cities and content through Major Events
Presentation by Andy Edwards, President, Nitro Circus
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16min
December 13, 2018S1 Ep6: Reimagining major event delivery
Why do some hosts deliver better events than others and how can the sharing of knowledge between past and future hosts be increased?
How far up the supply chain can outsourcing go? Is a turnkey, “pop-up” organising committee a viable solution for mega event hosts?
Which functional areas require the most specialist expertise from international experts?
What might major event delivery look like in 2022 and beyond?

SPEAKERS:
Neil Carney, Project Director for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham City Council
Nadja Burkhardt, Event Supervisor, Eurovision Song Contest, EBU
David Tunnicliffe, Commercial Director, GL events UK
David de Behr, Head of Sales Major Events, Aggreko Event Services
Kevin Menk, Head of Sales, Sport & Event, Röder
Moderator: Robert Datnow, Managing Director, The Sports Consultancy
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51min
December 13, 2018 S1 Ep5: Case Study: Formula 1
Chloe Targett-Adams, Global Director of Promoters and Business Relations, Formula 1
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14min
December 13, 2018S1 Ep4: Populations, politics and popularity stakes
Which events are more appealing to host cities and why – sports, business or entertainment events? Mega, major or small?
How are geopolitical trends and concerns over event governance impacting the distribution of future major events? Where in the world will future investment be strongest? What impact might Brexit have?
Why are some populations cynical while others are supportive of major events, and what does this mean for hosts and event owners?
How can the aims of global events and local development be better aligned?
How to provide best conditions for host cities to succeed

Speakers:
Robbie Clyde, Head of EventScotland
Niels Nygaard, President, National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark and Vice President, European Olympic Committees
Stuart Turner, Head of Major Events, Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development
Guillaume Poisson, Head of EURO 2020 Host Country Projects, UEFA
Debra Mountford, Project Manager, OECD
Moderator: Mark Cooper, Senior Consultant, JTA
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48min
December 13, 2018 S1 Ep3: Keynote Speech: The Future of Major Events
Dr. Ugur Erdener, Vice President, International Olympic Committee; President, World Archery; President, National Olympic Committee of Turkey
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11min
December 13, 2018 S1 Ep1: Opening address
Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events, VisitScotland
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8min
December 13, 2018S1 Ep2: Envisioning the future major events sector
What are the biggest issues the major events sector faces right now and how will these impact its future?
How are major sports, business and entertainment events evolving through the fourth industrial revolution?
What are current trends telling us about the kind of content and formats that will be in demand in the future?
What can event owners, organisers and hosts do to ensure major events become more financially and environmentally sustainable?

Speakers:
Dr. Bridget McConnell CBE, Chief Executive, Glasgow Life
Dimitri Kerkentzes, Deputy Secretary General, Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
Jon Dutton, Chief Executive, Rugby League World Cup 2021
Alban Dechelotte, Head of Sponsorships & Business Development EU Esport, Riot Games
Ansley O’Neal, Olympic Programme Commission Manager, International Olympic Committee
Moderator: Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events, VisitScotland
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38min
November 22, 2016 Concurrent Roundtables
Hosting Opportunities: How to Make Your City and Event Stand Out
Delivery and Legacy: How to Maximise Sustainability, Security and Revenues
Moderators: Robert Datnow, Managing Director, The Sports Consultancy and Rick Traer, CEO, Canadian Sports Tourism Alliance
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1h 10min
November 22, 2016 Business Events and Economic Development
How to build a reputation as a leading event destination
Which events have the biggest impact?
Integrating conventions into wider events strategy
Developing urban economy through science and business events
Panel:
Opening Remarks: Adriaan Visser, Vice Mayor of Rotterdam and Alderman for Sports
Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, Deputy CEO, Messe Munich
Michael Nagy, Commercial Director, Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau
Andrew Bacchus, Head of Sports Economy, UK Department for International Trade
François Moreau , Head of Innovation and Enterprise, City of Paris
Moderator: Aileen Crawford, Head of Conventions, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau
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48min

FAQs about Host City:

How many episodes does Host City have?

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.