About this Event
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026.
Event Duration: 10am – 2pm (arrivals 9:30am-10am)
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 2026 University of Stirling International Events Symposium on Thursday 29th October 2026. 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:
- Alex Johnston: Legacy Manager, Commonwealth Games Federation
- Dominic McKay: Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Events Campus & Chairman of the Board of European Professional Club Rugby
- Karen Young: Event Operations Lead, Scottish Football Association
- Kate Steven: Director of Operations, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
- Mike Duignan: Founder/Chair, Centre for Events & Festivals
- Paul Bush OBE: Managing Director, Tour de France Grand Depart 2027
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 [email protected] to remove yourself from the registration list. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival
Info: There may be a queue upon arrival. Please arrive with plenty of time to select your seat.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Welcome
Host: Craig McIntyre, University of Stirling
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Dominic McKay
Host: Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Events Campus
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Paul Bush OBE
Host: Managing Director, Tour de France Grand Depart 2027
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Mike Duignan
Host: Founder & Chair, Centre for Events & Festivals
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:25 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 12:25 PM - 12:55 PM
Kate Steven
Host: Director of Operations, 2023 UCI Cycling World Champs
🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:25 PM
Alex Johnston
Host: Legacy Manager, Commonwealth Games Federation
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:55 PM
Karen Young
Host: Event Operations Lead, Scottish Football Association
🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Craig McIntyre, University of Stirling
Event venue & nearby stays
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