[Source: SportAccord] It is the first time SportAccord will take place in Thailand providing a prestigious platform, as well as easy-access for Thai organisations and those in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, to become involved in the business of sport and take advantage of the many opportunities the event has to offer.
SportAccord is the only annual sports business event attended by all the international sports federations within GAISF, and provides unique access to numerous networking events and high-profile attendees throughout the week. These include around 1,500 delegates representing industry, cities/regions, legal and health teams, inventors, sports sponsors, providers and rights holders, subject matter experts, as well as newsmakers, to name a few.
Nis Hatt, Managing Director of SportAccord said: “Final preparations are well underway ahead of SportAccord in April. We have just returned from another series of very successful coordination meetings with the Thai Ministry and their teams in Bangkok. There is a lot of focused and dedicated work going on behind the scenes to ensure that the next SportAccord will be an outstanding success for everyone involved.”
Hatt went on to say: “If you have not already done so, I would encourage anyone involved in the business of sport, to register and take part.”
Speaking of the great honour in hosting SportAccord, Col. Ruj of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) revealed to news channels: “Thailand has gained confidence from SportAccord. This also comes from the hard work undertaken by the Thai team over the last 6 months, with a bit left to do over the next 2 months to achieve where we would like to be.”
As part of the Official Schedule, SportAccord will host well over 20 networking events, a 3-day Exhibition as well as an extensive Conference programme to include: the Summit (Plenary), CityAccord, LawAccord, MediaAccord and HealthAccord.
Other key features include: Speakers’ Corner, the Thai Pavilion, the Opening Ceremony and Closing Event.
Organisations looking for opportunities to increase their visibility at the World Sport & Business Summit can become an Exhibitor or Partner by contacting the sales team: sales@sportaccord.com or phone +41 (0)79 126 08 42.
Follow developments and updates via Twitter @sportaccord using #sportaccord, as well as LinkedIn and on Facebook.
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SportAccord 2018 ‘great honour to host world class event in Bangkok’
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Sir Craig Reedie CBE and Paul Bush OBE announce Host City 2018 theme at SportAccord 2018
The fifth Host City conference and exhibition, Host City 2018, takes place in Glasgow on 20 to 21 November.
The theme of Host City 2018, “The Future of Major Events” was announced and discussed at SportAccord 2018 by Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events at VisitScotland and Sir Craig Reedie CBE, IOC member and President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
In conversation with Ben Avison, Host City’s Editorial and Conference Director, the VIP speakers discussed what lies ahead for major events sector and gave a taste of items on the agenda for Host City 2018: the largest meeting of cities and sports, business and cultural events.
The discussion took place at Speakers Corner at 12:00 on Tuesday 17 April.
Looking ahead to the discussion, Paul Bush OBE, who leads EventScotland as part of his role as VisitScotland’s Director of Events, said: “We’re at an interesting juncture in the hosting and delivery of major events. The rapidly changing way audiences are engaging with events through the advancements in technology as well as the social and economic impacts on the host country makes the future of major events a hot topic for discussion.
“Major events can create an impact like no other. Articulating their special DNA and how they can provide a 360-degree perspective across sport, culture, health, education and tourism is something I look forward to discussing with the industry during the Speakers Corner session and in great depth at this year’s Host City conference in Glasgow. By continuing to evolve and innovate, the future of major events will continue to be a positive one.”
Ben Avison, Editorial and Conference Director said: “Host City always addresses the primary concerns of the major events hosting sector and this year’s theme, ‘The Future of Major Events’ is no exception.
“Across the world, demographics, economics and geopolitics are all changing in tandem with revolutions in technology that are transforming the landscape forever. Rights holders, hosts and organisers must all stay ahead of the game to ensure their major events are engaging and beneficial for future generations, and Host City conference and exhibition provides the ideal setting for this.”
After the VIP dialogue, attendees had the opportunity to share their thoughts and discuss how they can get involved in Host City 2018.
Host City speaker Sarah Lewis OBE, Secretary General of the International Ski Federation (FIS) and Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF) also looked ahead to Host City 2018, saying: “Stakeholders of major events all have the same goal to have highly successful events and consequently it is essential to connect and collaborate to fulfil these to the best extent. The platform offered by Host City assists to facilitate the process and also learn more about each other’s diverse needs”.
About Host City
Host City is the media and event of choice for cities, rights holders, organising committees and suppliers in their quest for best practice on hosting major events of all kinds.
First launched in 2003 as a bilingual magazine for the organisers of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Host City now serves all stakeholders in international sports, business, cultural and events through magazines, website, conferences and exhibition.
Now in its fourth year of growth, Host City conference and exhibition is firmly established as the largest meeting of cities and sports, business and cultural events, renowned for the highest level of speakers, content and networking. Host City 2017 recorded its greatest participation more than 50 city representatives, 30 event owners, 20 organising committees, 15 media and two hundred delegates. Host City will be returning to Glasgow in November 2018 with a greatly increased exhibition.
The first Host City Asia event takes place in Beijing at the end of May 2018, bringing international event owners and Asian hosts together for high level discussion and networking.
Host City is the Official Event Development Partner of SportAccord 2018.
For more information contact ben.avison@hostcity.com (+44 7876 682072)
For information and industry news, visit www.hostcity.com
Follow Host City on Twitter @Host_City
EventScotland
EventScotland is working to make Scotland the perfect stage for events. By developing an exciting portfolio of sporting and cultural events EventScotland is helping to raise Scotland’s international profile and boost the economy by attracting more visitors. For further information about EventScotland, its funding programmes and latest event news visit www.EventScotland.org. Follow EventScotland on Twitter @EventScotNews.
EventScotland is a team within VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, the national tourism organisation which markets Scotland as a tourism destination across the world, gives support to the tourism industry and brings sustainable tourism growth to Scotland. For more information about VisitScotland see www.visitscotland.org or for consumer information on Scotland as a visitor destination see www.visitscotland.com. -
Largest gathering of international sport event organisers to attend the Major Events Summit at the International Business Festival in Liverpool
An unprecedented list of UK and International major sports events organisations will be sending senior representatives to Liverpool in June to share their plans, opportunities and challenges with commercial companies and learn from suppliers about what they can offer to help deliver these iconic events being planned out to 2024.
Over 27th – 28th June, Major Events International (MEI) will be delivering a multi-sector, business of sport Summit as part of the International Business Festival. This unique format will include representatives from the Pan American Games, Cricket and Rugby League World Cups, Invictus Games and other competition organisers at Olympic Games level. All of these agencies have key roles in shaping procurement for technology & fan engagement, temporary overlay, safety & security and a wide range of event services – all of which are key themes of the MEI Summit. They will also benefit from input made by senior representatives from the recent Rio 2016 Olympics, Commonwealth Games Gold Coast and European Games in Baku.
With UK hosting the Cricket World Cup 2019, Rugby League World Cup 2021, the Commonwealth Games 2022, and with significant investment in UK Venues and over 700 UK annual festivals, there will be plenty of content for those who are also interested in UK opportunities.
The key to this event is networking. There will be commercial companies attending looking for partners from Australia, USA, Brazil, Japan, China and India where significant events and growth in sport is catching the attention of a world-wide audience. The format focuses on identifying opportunities, collaborative relationships and knowledge exchange through workshops, panels and an opportunity to interact socially as part of an Awards Dinner at Liverpool Football Club.
There is no other multi-sector forum where such a range of organisations meet to brief opportunities and build relationships over 2 full days without the need to travel to each international or UK host City.
There are only a few days left to register your interest in attending this unique, invitation only, event of 120 attendees so please register your interest now
Call the MEI team on +44 (0) 20 7073 2661, or send an email to enquiries@majoreventsint.com or go to the MEI Summit website at https://www.majoreventssummit.com or register at www.internationalbusinessfestival.com -
How to host a successful world congress – FIP Glasgow 2018
Host City: What are the rights holders of major congresses looking for from host cities – what are the most important requirements?
Carola van der Hoeff: If you look across the whole world, bidding cities and countries are so different in terms of what they can offer.
The financial support they get from the city, province or country is an important issue.
The cost of the venue is an important aspect, also the price of general things like food and drink, and travel from the airport to the hotels to downtown.
We also look at safety, especially for our participants.
What is especially important for us is to make sure we have a member association in that country, to make sure we have a connection. Without a member association we will never go to that country.
Host City: That’s very similar to major sports and cultural events, where security and robust backing from the hosting authorities are both crucial.
Carola van der Hoeff: We also realise that in Europe there are some cities that can support financially, while there are others that just don’t have this in place. But that does not necessarily mean we will not decide to go there, because there may be other benefits.
For example, Amsterdam is very attractive for participants – it’s easy to reach. And we know that in Europe we have a higher number of participants – that’s based on historical data. So, it’s not just about finance, but it can play a big role.
Host City: What impact does hosting a major scientific congress have on the city?
Carola van der Hoeff: For the city, it’s like a business. Congress participants bring a lot of money, in terms of hotel stays and dinners.
We have 3,500 participants over four to five days in the city; so that gives a lot of exposure.
We also know that legacy is an important item for associations at the moment: what can we do for the city and the country in the specific sector that we are in, i.e. pharmacy.
We have our World Congress this year in Glasgow. If you look at Glasgow it’s important that local people understand what pharmacists can do for them – not only dispensing medicines but also providing advice.
Host City: How would you describe your experience of working with Glasgow as a host city?
Carola van der Hoeff: For the past couple of years, we have been working with the Glasgow Convention Bureau and the support they have been giving us exceeds all expectations.
Their expertise and professional way of working make it very easy to work in Glasgow and to organise our event.
Host City: How far ahead do you have host cities lined up after Glasgow 2018?
Carola van der Hoeff: We are just deciding now on the host for 2021 and about to open the bid process for 2022. We have a bid document that people can get form us.
But for us, it’s very important that if a city wants to bid for a congress they have to engage with our member organisation in their country. For example, for Glasgow we are working with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in the UK, in London.
Host City: Do you have any advice for destinations interested in bidding for 2022?
Carola van der Hoeff: The best advice is always to contact the national association to get a bit more knowledge about the congress and to discuss the requirements. Every congress has specific requirements; it’s important to get to know your client.
Host City: It sounds very much like it’s something that develops through dialogue, which is interesting because it’s the new approach that the IOC is taking for the Olympic Games; they are shaping their bidding process as an invitation and a conversation, rather than simply a submission of a bid document.
Carola van der Hoeff: Yes, for me that’s very important too. I think it’s a good way forward, because it is so important to know what the event is about and to be very clear about what you are bidding for.
Carola van der Hoeff is Chief Operating Officer and Congress Director at International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the global federation gathering 140 national associations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. She is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s daily operations and enhancing internal processes to help the non-profit grow and fulfil its mission. Before joining FIP, she worked for more than 16 years as a Professional Congress Organiser.
The FIP World Congress 2018 takes place on 2 to 6 September in Glasgow.
Carola van der Hoeff is speaking at Host City 2018, the largest meeting of sports, business and cultural events, on 20 to 21 November 2018, also in Glasgow.
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Sportel redefines opportunities
Host City: What are the main themes of this year’s Sportel Monaco?
Laurent Puons: The evolution of the international sports media and technology industry is happening faster than ever before, and our community is a fantastic representation of this.
Our members have been discussing some of the main themes for many years, but now these themes have turned from added value propositions to key aspects of global strategy.
A few of the exciting developments to keep an eye on include, but are not limited to, live broadcast across social media platforms and OTT direct to consumer models. Fans are engaging and consuming content very differently than they were just a few years ago and the entire industry needs to adapt to this fact.
Host City: Can you tell us a bit about this year’s conference programme?
Laurent Puons: This year our participants will have the opportunity to take part in a number of sponsored conference programme events, which include presentations by LaLiga, Feed Construct and more.
Regarding SPORTEL’s conference programmes globally, this year marks an important strategical change for SPORTEL as it redefines the opportunities for all three of its SPORTEL events.
SPORTELMonaco will remain the global marketplace concentrating on maximising commercial opportunities for its members from across the world.
SPORTELAsia is the ideal environment for the SPORTEL community to come together to do business in the Far East and across Asia Pacific. It is a unique opportunity for SPORTEL participants to meet the leading sports business decision makers from Asia that do not attend any of SPORTEL’s other events.
Regarding SPORTEL conference events, SPORTEL will provide our participants with the opportunity to participate in a new event, which will shape the future of the international sport business industry. The new event will include very high-level speakers and discuss the key issues that need to be addressed by the decision makers of global markets. An official announcement of the new concept will be done during SPORTELMonaco.
Host City: How does Sportel Monaco help rights holders to reach new audiences?
Laurent Puons: If you are looking to do global or national business with broadcasters, social media platforms, agencies or technology providers they are all at SPORTELMonaco. Three days at SPORTELMonaco 2018 can provide our participants with substantial opportunities for business development. The SPORTEL community cannot be found anywhere else but SPORTEL Events.
Host City: Which markets are growing the fastest for you and how is this reflected in your three continental editions: Sportel Monaco, Asia and America?
Laurent Puons: Each of our events is unique and offers different business opportunities. SPORTELMonaco 2018 is our global convention with over 3,000 delegates, representing more than 1,000 companies from across the globe.
SPORTELAsia 2019 will be held in exciting Macau, from 5-7 March and provide our international SPORTEL community with the opportunity to do business with key decision makers from the Far East and Across Asia Pacific. We have some new incentives for this edition of SPORTELAsia 2019, so watch this space! -
SportAccord 2019 exhibitor sales now open for Gold Coast Australia edition
[Source: SportAccord] SportAccord has officially opened its doors for organisations involved in the business of sport to book exhibition space at its Gold Coast edition of SportAccord set to take place from 5 – 10 May 2019.
SportAccord will take place at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre with over 1,500 delegates expected to attend.
The event offers a unique and exclusive networking environment for organisations involved in the business of sport. It is the only annual event of its kind where all international sports federations are present with over 90% of the delegation comprising the key decision-makers in sport.
Outlining some of the principal benefits of becoming an Exhibitor and Silver Partner of SportAccord, Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland’s Director of Events, said: “SportAccord is an extremely valuable event for EventScotland and for the Scottish events industry as a whole as it provides us with the opportunity to showcase our capability and capacity as a host of major international events.
“Scotland’s world-class portfolio of international events wouldn’t be possible without SportAccord as over the years it has allowed us to foster strong relationships with the governing bodies and industry professionals who attend. Just recently we secured the hosting rights to the Sprint World Orienteering Championships 2022, which came as a direct result from a meeting with the International Orienteering Federation at SportAccord in 2017. It is these results that ensures our annual attendance at SportAccord and why we choose to be a Silver Partner of the event.”
Previous editions of SportAccord have demonstrated why many organisations choose to invest as an exhibitor:
• Year-on-year exhibition booths are a runaway success and sell-out early
• Over 40% of exhibitors are cities and regions
• Last year’s new exhibition layout proved so popular in driving delegate traffic throughout the exhibition hall, it will be repeated with additional enhancements for SportAccord 2019
• The stunning exhibition hall will host three feature zones providing excellent networking facilities for delegates
• The ever-popular SportAccord Café at the heart of the exhibition hall, where delegate luncheons are also served, will be bigger than ever
• A Speaker Hub within the exhibition space – a new feature for Gold Coast – will give delegates the opportunity to interact with speakers post conference sessions
• Delegates will pass through the exhibition hall to access conference rooms located on the same level
Entry-level booths for SportAccord will start at 6m² and include 3 delegate passes (increasing with booth size), graphics, TV, furniture, information counter, Wi-Fi, power, lights and carpet. Visit the website to view the SportAccord exhibition interactive floor plan.
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Regional SportAccord to launch in Pan America
[Source: SportAccord] The 3-day event will enable international sports federations to gather with key players and stakeholders from the Pan American region to further develop their sport. The event will run from 10-12 December 2019 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Stacy Ritter, President and CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau said:
“It is a privilege and honor to be the host destination of the inaugural Regional SportAccord Pan America conference to be held on the sunny shores of Greater Fort Lauderdale.
“It is an invaluable opportunity to provide an educational platform for the Americas continent with a business, professional, governmental and altruistic interest in how Olympic and non-Olympic sports function at the international level; while providing marketing opportunities to the future growth of sports in the Americas.”
Regional SportAccord Pan America is aimed at cities and regions, sports commissions, as well as industry sectors involved in marketing and sponsorship, media rights, finance, education and sports equipment manufacturers to name a few – represented at the highest levels.
Speaking about the new regional event, Francesco Ricci Bitti, Executive Committee Member of SportAccord and President of ASOIF said:
“The Regional SportAccord will bring a variety of prominent leaders in the world of sport together to form a platform that will enable Pan American delegates to gain a global perspective from the Olympic and non-Olympic movement.”
“Regional SportAccord provides the ideal platform to exchange practical ideas and helps to shape the future of sport. Being able to discuss challenges with leading experts, meet and network with key players, have direct access to conference presenters and get a deeper understanding of the trends that will affect sport in the years to come – all under one roof.”
Regional SportAccord Pan America will stage a conference and 2-day exhibition and host a variety of social events giving delegates many occasions to network and build relationships in one location.
Exclusive commercial partnerships are available for organisations who want to raise their visibility and presence at this inaugural event.
Stephan Fox, President of the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) and Vice President of GAISF said:
“The concept is a fantastic opportunity for international sports federations to grow their sport at national and grassroots levels, in regions that they may not be familiar with.
“This high-level gathering helps the international sports federations to link-up with key-players in Pan America who want to further develop the business of sport in the region and host international events. This is an exciting time for sport and these ambitions provide new opportunities and experiences for the sports community and Pan American citizens.” -
Host City Asia gets faster and stronger in Beijing on 11th April 2019
Host City Asia returns to Beijing’s luxurious Four Seasons Hotel on 11th April 2019 for an even greater gathering of stakeholders in hosting major sporting and cultural events.
Host City Asia is building on the “complete success” of its 2018 launch, with 200 event owners, hosts, organising committees and experts set to participate under the 2019 conference theme “Faster, Higher, Stronger: Growth through Event Hosting”.
Who attends?International event rights owners
Asian event hosts
Local Organising Committees
Investors, sponsors, suppliers, marketers etc.Agenda topics include:
Impact of AI, big data and blockchain on the events sector
Integrating event infrastructure planning into city plans
Nurturing your city culture
Growing engagementCreating healthier cities
Growth through brandsView the full agenda and register your participation here.
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Olympic hosts and global events line up to speak at Host City Asia 2019
Olympic Games organising committees, Asian cities, international rightsholders and experts are all lining up to speak at the second Host City Asia conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beijing on 11th April.
The conference will once again open with the Beijing Olympic welcome. Other great speakers confirmed so far include:Hiromi Kawamura, Public Relations Secretary, Tokyo Organising Committee of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Laszlo Vajda, Senior Operations Advisor, Minsk 2019 European Games; Senior Expert, Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Zhao Xiaochun, Director-General of Shanxi Provincial Sports Bureau
Kate Han, Producer, Riot Games
Li Yidong, Director, Tanggangzi New Town Conference and Exhibition Centre, Anshan
Tim Briercliffe, Secretary General, International Association of Horticultural Producers
(The International Horticultural Expo is set to attract 16 million visitors to Beijing this year)
Kelvin Fang, Senior Media & Marketing Manager, FIBA China
David De Behr, Head of Global Events, Aggreko
James Patterson, Director, MI Associates
Li Jiang, Executive Director, Yutang Sports
Hailiang Chen, Principal Architect, Wanda Cultural Tourism Planning & Research Institute
Daniel Cordey, Chairman, Association of Global Event Suppliers
…and many more.The first Host City Asia conference last May was hailed as a “complete success” and its return to Beijing in 2019 is set to surpass all expectations.
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Sport Event Denmark returns as SportAccord Gold Partner for 9th Year Running
[Source: SportAccord] SportAccord is delighted to welcome Sport Event Denmark as the first Gold Partner for the 17th edition of SportAccord taking place in Gold Coast, Australia from 5 – 10 May 2019. Denmark is one of the leading nations when it comes to hosting major international sports events, and the city of Aarhus was also European Capital of Culture in 2017, hosting hundreds of spectacular events along with 18 other municipalities in the region.
Investing in SportAccord has always been part of Sport Event Denmark’s strategy as a hosting nation.
“Sport Event Denmark has once again extended its Gold Partnership because we see SportAccord as the major networking opportunity internationally and we bring valuable insights home each year.
“SportAccord 2019 will be our 9th time as Gold Partner.” said Lars Lundov, Chief Executive Officer of Sport Event Denmark.
SportAccord partnerships enable organisations to showcase their capabilities as a hosting nation, region and city for international events, and connect with key stakeholders and sporting leaders involved in the business of sport.
Commenting on the longevity of the partnership, Nis Hatt, Managing Director of SportAccord said:
“Sport Event Denmark has been a tremendous supporter and partner of SportAccord since its inception in 2003 and were also SportAccord co-hosts with the City of Aarhus in 2017.
“It goes without saying, this partnership is extremely important to SportAccord and we thank them for their continued support and loyalty as we head towards the Gold Coast edition of SportAccord in May.”
With 9 major sporting events coming up in 2019 including the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, CycloCross World Championships, World Women’s Curling Championship, and Junior World Orienteering Championships to name a few, sports fans and visitors to Denmark will have much to look forward to this year.
Organisations involved in the business of sport who wish to attend SportAccord should register for the Gold Coast edition which entitles them to take advantage of the many networking opportunities on offer.
As part of the Official Schedule, delegates will be able to enjoy over 20 networking events and the popular 3-day Exhibition, have access to 50+ conference sessions and the Sports Festival, taking place at the outstanding Gold Coast Conference and Exhibition Centre situated close to Queensland’s stunning coastline.
Follow developments and updates via Twitter @sportaccord using #SA2019, or keep up-to-date via LinkedIn and Facebook.