Scotland well represented at Host City 2024

Tomorrow will see the start of Host City 2024 at the Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow.??

Under the theme of “Inspiring Action”, delegates will hear from a great range of speakers and panellists across the two days including our CEO Vicki Miller, who will deliver a keynote address on the first day alongside Susan Deighan, Chief Executive, Glasgow Life, while Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister for Business, will deliver the keynote address on Day 2.?

Our Director of Industry and Events, Rob Dickson, and Head of EventScotland, Rebecca Edser will also be there on Day 1 to moderate two of the days panels. Other colleagues from across Scotland’s events sector also taking part across the two days include:?

• George Black, Chair, Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Company?

• Billy Garrett, Strategic Lead for Culture, Tourism and Events, Glasgow Life?

• Billy McFadyen, Managing Director, Corporate Operations and Compliance, Scottish Event Campus (SEC)?

• Joanne Deponio, Host Relations Lead, UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland?

• James McVeigh, Head of Innovation and Marketing, Festivals Edinburgh?

• Susan Russell, Head of Marketing, Communications & Sponsorship, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society?

• Kerry Halliday, Head of Group Ticketing & Customer Engagement, Scottish Rugby?

Host City 2024 is the premier global event for leaders in major sports, business and cultural events. The two-day conference promises to be an exceptional gathering of global thought leaders, offering unparalleled networking opportunities and insights into the future of event hosting and city development.?

This year also sees the launch of the Host City Awards, recognising the most innovative and impactful achievements in event hosting and delivery across the globe. These prestigious awards honour excellence, creativity, and collaboration in the events industry across three categories: Impactful Event Hosting, Resourceful Event Delivery and Engaging the Audience. The shortlist of this year’s awards are:?

Impactful Event Hosting category:?

• Düsseldorf Marketing GmbH?

• Glasgow Life?

• UEFA EURO 2024 Host City Berlin (Senatsverwaltung für Inneres und Sport)?

Resourceful Event Delivery category:?

• LS Events?

• OnePlan?

• Wasserman Live?

Engaging the Audience category:?

• AIR RACE X?

• BLAST?

• Pitch Scotland?

The winners will be revealed at the Host City Awards Ceremony after the conclusion of the day 1 of the conference and will be held at the iconic Glasgow City Chambers.??

There is still to register for Host City 2024 by visiting https://www.hostcity.com/??

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