Envisioning the future major events sector

Season 1, Episode 2,   Dec 13, 2018, 04:23 PM

  • 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