International Events Symposium

International Events Symposium

By Craig McIntyre

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

Date and time

Location

University of Stirling

Airthrey Road Logie Lecture Theatre Stirling FK9 4LA United Kingdom

Lineup

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

Welcome

Craig McIntyre, University of Stirling

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

VisitScotland

Torquil MacLeod, VisitScotland

10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Commonwealth Games Scotland

Jon Doig OBE, Commonwealth Games Scotland

10:55 AM - 11:40 AM

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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

Steven Leith, SFA

12:35 PM - 1:00 PM

SPFL Trust

Nicky Reid, SPFL Trust

1:00 PM - 1:10 PM

Break

1:10 PM - 1:35 PM

RWS Global

Rhys Pearson, RWS Global

1:35 PM - 2:00 PM

Formula 1

Gary Storrie, Formula 1

2:00 PM - 2:25 PM

FIFA

Claire Garratt, FIFA

2:25 PM - 2:30 PM

Closing Remarks

Craig McIntyre, University of Stirling

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours, 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • In person
  • Paid venue parking
  • Doors at 09:30

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.

If you are no longer able to attend, please email craig.mcintyre1@stir.ac.uk to remove yourself from the registration list. If you have any questions, please email craig.mcintyre1@stir.ac.uk.

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

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Oct 30 · 10:00 GMT