HC 2016 Agenda - Host City

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Monday 21 November 2016
08:15 Registration, Coffee and Networking
Venue: Technology & Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD
09:00 Welcoming Ceremony
09:15 Keynote Address: Sir Craig Reedie CBE, President, World Anti-Doping Agency
09:30 What Does the Future Hold for Major Events?

  • Global security and the role of major events
  • Competition for attention in the age of digital media
  • Civic duty: public perception and legacy promises
  • Good governance and integrity of rights holders; has the tide turned in 2016?

Sir Craig Reedie CBE, President, World Anti-Doping Agency
Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events, Visit Scotland
Dimitri Kerkentzes, deputy Secretary General, BIE (World Expos)
Sarah Lewis, Secretary General, FIS and AIOWF (Association of Winter Olympic Sports Federations)
Francesco Ricci Bitti, President, ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic Sports Federations)
Moderator: Robert Datnow, Managing Director, The Sports Consultancy
10:30 Keynote Address: Jean-François Martins, Deputy Mayor of Paris
10:45 Coffee and Networking
11:15

Has Sport Lost Its Integrity And How Can It Win Confidence Back?

  • Can the world’s biggest sports renew their image?
  • Do cities have faith in bidding procedures?
  • How rights holders can rebuild trust in audiences
  • Are business and cultural events immune to issues of integrity?

Bridget McConnell CBE, Chief Executive, Glasgow Life
Yves Le Lostecque, Head of Sport, European Commission
Adam Pengilly, IOC Member, VP of International Affairs, International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF)
Risto Nieminen, President, Finnish Olympic Committee
Ignacio Packer, Secretary General, Terre Des Hommes
12:15

China’s Golden Goal; Building Sports and Entertainment Brands

  • How Asian economies are developing through events
  • Introducing the new owners and creators of event content
  • Understanding China’s strategy of building an $850bn sports sector by 2025
  • The rise of city branding and the growing role of event experiences

Wang Dong, Vice President, Alisports
Olivier Glauser, CFO and co-founder, Shankai Sports
Claire Ballard, Regional Marketing Manager, Feld Entertainment
Erich Wolf, Managing Director, Red Bull Air Race
13:00 Lunch and Networking
14:30 Keynote Address
Prof. Dr. Ugur Erdener, President, NOC of Turkey and Vice President, International Olympic Committee
14:45

Transformations in Multi-City and Multi-Sports Events

  • New multi-city and multi-sport formats: the European Championships in 2018 and beyond
  • The transformation of the Commonwealth Games
  • How disruptive innovation and digital transformation are impacting events
  • Can sponsor-led content add value?

David Grevemberg CBE, CEO, Commonwealth Games Federation
Kulveer Ranger, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications, Atos UK
Itay Ingber, Chief Operating Officer, Matchvision

15:30 Coffee & Networking
16:00 Keynote Address
16:15

A Safe Pair of Hands: How Cities Can be Secure Hosts

  • Knowing the risks: how dangerous are cities today?
  • What event organisers and venues can do to ensure health and safety
  • The threat of terror in entertainment venues – is anywhere safe?
  • The importance of strong partnerships in delivering safe events

Karen Eyre-White, Chief Executive, Sports Ground Safety Authority
Patrick Vajda, Sports and Events Consultant, Marsh
Bernie Higgins, Assistant Chief Constable, Police Scotland
Akif Çağatay Kılıç, Minister of Youth and Sports, Turkey
17:00 Conference Day One Adjourns
17:30 Dinner Reception
20:00 Day One Close

The speakers on this agenda have all confirmed their intention to speak, but may be subject to change