REFRESH, REGENERATE, RECONNECT
The eigth Host City Conference & Exhibition took place online on 7-8 December 2021, welcoming 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.
Press Release Conference Recordings AGENDA SPEAKERS SPONSORS
HOST CITY 2021 AT A GLANCE
814
EVENT PROFESSIONALS
86
INFLUENTIAL SPEAKERS
28
CONTENT SESSIONS
59
NATIONALITIES
Host City Advisory Board
Paul Bush OBE
Director of Events, VisitScotland
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Sir Craig Reedie GBE
Honorary Member, IOC
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Sarah Lewis OBE OLY
Global Sports Leader, Sustainable Mountain Alliance
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Aileen Crawford
Head of Conventions, Glasgow Convention Bureau
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David de Behr
Head of Sales, Major Events, Aggreko
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Brian Lewis
President, Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee
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Dave Gordon OBE
Head of Host Broadcast, Birmingham 2022
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Billy Garrett
Director of Culture, Tourism & Events, Glasgow Life
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David Grevemberg CBE
Chief Innovation and Partnerships Officer, Centre for Sport and Human Rights
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Paul J. Foster
Chief Executive Officer, Global Esports Federation