Shona Robison will deliver the keynote address at the City Forum, focussing on the topic "Establishing New Markets".

She will talk about both Scotland's build-up to the Commonwealth Games in July and August, as well as its staging of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in September.

Uğur Erdener, President of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey, will take part in the session, and Michael Cunnah, formerly chief executive of Wembley Stadium, will moderate the session.

Those taking part in the debate will be looking at the requirements facing cities and countries in becoming credible and successful as host locations.

The SportAccord International Convention is due to take place from April 6 to 11 in Belek/Antalya, Turkey at the Susesi Convention Centre.

The SportAccord International Convention is being held in Belek/Antalya, Turkey from April 6 to 11 ©SportAccord International Convention


It will encompass congresses and general assemblies of more than 100 International sports federations, with sponsors, host and bid cities, architects, sports lawyers, broadcasters and organising committees also present to discuss key issues affecting the industry.

Organisers have announced the conference session on "The Integrity Issue" has added a trio of names to its line-up.

Sir Craig Reedie, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency and vice-president of the International Olympic Committee, will join the debate on cheating and sports-related criminality.

He will be joined by Chris Eaton, director of sport integrity at the International Centre for Sport Security, and Andreas Krannich, managing director strategy and integrity of SportRadar.

More details about speaks and sessions will be announced soon.

Delegates can book places by clicking here.

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