IAEH Video Archive

Raj Pahuja, (Joint Head of Sports, Media and Entertainment at HCR Law), provided an insightful talk on the outsourcing challenges faced at sports events from a legal perspective. Topics covered included the following:

1) Event management and sub-contractors
2) Considerations for appointment
– Tender process
– Local suppliers
– Due diligence
– Sponsors- keeping them engaged
– Insurance
3) Contract issues
– Are obligations clear?
– Approval process
– KPIs
– Ensuring delivery
– Reporting mechanisms
– Intellectual property
4) Fee structures
5) Liability if issues arise
– Termination
– Confidentiality and sub-contractors
– What a contract should look like

Major Events in the Pandemic – the experience of the 2021 America’s Cup
15th June  2021

As part of the 2021 IAEH AGM’s programme, New Zealand Major Events Manager Susan Sawbridge was invited to present on the experience of successfully hosting the 2021 America’s Cup amidst the pandemic.

Susan’s presentation included:
– New Zealand’s Covid-19 strategy
– America’s Cup event concept and challenges
– Event Covid-19 Management Plan
– Key takeaways for success

Hosted in partnership with Major Events International.

Members of the IAEH were invited to ask tech-related questions and point out key challenges facing event hosts and organisers in the current pandemic. Members of MEI’s Tech Sub Group, coordinated by Josh Philpot (PMY Group), have answered those questions and presented real-world examples of how specific technology can help address the points raised.

Key topics addressed:
• Engagement
• Operations
• Safety & Security

Hosted in partnership with IAEH member EventFlanders.

“CERM – COVID-19 Event Risk Model”

As multiple countries reopen their borders, VisitFlanders Convention Bureau worked hard on a framework to safely restart its congress, meetings and events industry. In collaboration with the Alliance of Belgian Event Federations, the Expertise Centre for Public Impact KdG and the Belgian Government, VisitFlanders and EventFlanders provide three practical tools that are available free of charge and in different languages to any organiser. This webinar focused on CERM – COVID-19 Event Risk Model, a tool that helps you organise a COVID-19-safe event.

CERM is available online and free to use.

Hosted by the IAEH with members from around the globe.

“Covid-19 Response Strategies”

Panel discussion:
• Recovery plans/strategies
• Barriers to recovery
• Unexpected/unforeseen challenges

Moderator: Rick Traer (Sport Tourism Canada)
Panellists: Paul Bush (EventScotland); Susan Sawbridge (New Zealand Major Events); Munehiko Harada (Japan Sport Tourism Alliance); Terry Hasseltine (Maryland Sports)