International Events Symposium

Our International Events Symposium will provide an exciting opportunity to learn from prestigious event industry professionals. Sign-up now!

About this Event

Date: Thursday 30th October 2025.

Event Duration: 10am – 2:30pm.

Location: University of Stirling, Union Street, Stirling, FK9 4LA.

Lecture Theatre: Logie Lecture Theatre.

Cost: Free

We are delighted to welcome you to attend the inaugural University of Stirling International Events Symposium on Thursday 30th October 2025. Our International Events Symposium will provide an exciting opportunity to learn from prestigious event industry professionals, who will deliver an informative and engaging mini lecture on the role they perform in the industry.

Guest Speakers:

• Claire Garratt (Senior Workforce Planning Manager: FIFA)
• Diane McLeod (Director of Games Services and Workforce: Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games)
• Gary Storrie (Head of Health & Safety, Grand Prix & Events: Formula 1)
• John Dundas (Director: DundasTech Limited)
• Jon Doig OBE (Chief Executive: Commonwealth Games Scotland)
• Martin Fitchie (Chief Information Officer: Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games)
• Nicky Reid (Chief Executive: SPFL Trust)
• Rhys Pearson (Senior Producer, Sports: RWS Global)
• Steven Leith (Accreditation and Operations Manager: Scottish Football Association)
• Torquil MacLeod (Senior Event Industry Engagement & Development Manager: VisitScotland)

Please complete this registration form to confirm your attendance. By completing this registration form, you are confirming that you will attend for the entire duration.

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In collaboration with Centre for Events & Festivals www.eventsandfestivals.org.

Agenda


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Welcome
Host: Craig McIntyre, University of Stirling

🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:30 AM
VisitScotland
Host: Torquil MacLeod, VisitScotland

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Commonwealth Games Scotland
Host: Jon Doig OBE, Commonwealth Games Scotland

🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:40 AM
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Host: Diane McLeod, John Dundas & Martin Fitchie, Glasgow 2026

🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Lunch Break

🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:35 PM
Scottish Football Association
Host: Steven Leith, SFA

🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:00 PM
SPFL Trust
Host: Nicky Reid, SPFL Trust

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
Break

🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:35 PM
RWS Global
Host: Rhys Pearson, RWS Global

🕑: 01:35 PM - 02:00 PM
Formula 1
Host: Gary Storrie, Formula 1

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:25 PM
FIFA
Host: Claire Garratt, FIFA

🕑: 02:25 PM - 02:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Craig McIntyre, University of Stirling

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