Host City 2025 conference, exhibition and awards is set to return to Glasgow, Scotland on 1-3 December.

The conference and exhibition will take place at the Technology & Innovation Centre on 1-3 December, with the Host City Awards, building on the success of last year’s launch, taking place on the evening of 2 December.

This year’s conference programme will introduce a variety of fresh formats, including case studies and interactive workshops, focusing on sharing knowledge across the core areas of major event hosting and delivery.

Host City is the largest international meeting of major event owners, hosts, organisers and suppliers. Speakers at Host City include heads of organising committees, international federations, promoters, festivals and major congresses.

Ben Avison, Conference Director of Host City said: “We look forward to presenting a refreshed agenda and focus for Host City 2025, with deeper and more varied opportunities for learning, business and inspiration from major event organisers, owners and hosts worldwide. We thank Glasgow and Scotland for their longstanding support of Host City.”

Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life said: “Host City is always a fascinating and highly relevant exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice between event delivery professionals from around the world. Glasgow has a reputation for fantastic cultural, sports and business occasions so we’ll look forward to welcoming delegates to the city once again for the Host City Conference and Exhibition in December.”

Rob Dickson, Director of Industry and Events at VisitScotland, said: “The return of Host City to Glasgow and Scotland reinforces our reputation as world-leading events destination. The conference and exhibition provide the ideal platform for delegates from across the sport, cultural and business events landscape to come together and discuss the issues and trends facing the industry. We look forward to once again welcoming delegates from around the global back to Glasgow this December.”

The full agenda for Host City 2025 and details for the inaugural Host City Awards will be announced soon.

For more information visit www.hostcity.com or email ben.avison@hostcity.com