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Business Events News in Scotland
Explore the latest news from the Scottish business events sector and insights from the VisitScotland Business Events Team.
Latest initiatives and successes
In Glasgow, Meetings Mean More
Glasgow Convention Bureau launches ‘In Glasgow, Meetings Mean More’ at Scotland’s Community Tourism Conference, 6 March 2026
ICC Wales and The Business of Events Launch Extensive UK Research
A UK-wide research into accessibility in business events launched to increase awareness and drive meaningful change across the sector.
Aberdeen secures more than £59M in conference business
Aberdeen Convention Bureau, P&J Live, University of Aberdeen and regional partners have built a strong pipeline of future business to the region.
EICC Neurodiversity Initiative
EICC, Welcome Brain Consulting and ABPCO proudly launch the groundbreaking Neurodiversity in Events Toolkit.
Looking back
VisitScotland’s Brussels Association Workshop 2025
Last week, our Brussels Association Workshop 2025 gathered association leaders from across the city of Brussels.
Successful Return to IBTM World
VisitScotland Business Events made a welcome return to IBTM World in Barcelona this year.
Scotland at IMEX Frankfurt
The VisitScotland Business Events team and 10 of its partners exhibited at IMEX Frankfurt, one of the biggest business event trade shows in the world.
Events outlook
What we learned at PCMA Convening EMEA 2025
Rory Archibald and Marios Koutentakis attended PCMA’s Convening EMEA 2025 in Rotterdam, explore their key highlights and takeaways.
ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Conference 2025
Our Business Events Associations and Sectors Assistant Manager, Sian Williamson, attended the ICCA UK & Ireland annual conference (26–28 February).
PCMA Convening Leaders 2025
Read the standout moments and invaluable insights as Rory Archibald shares his key takeaways from this year’s PCMA Convening Leaders.
Team news and insights
Our summer round-up
It’s been a busy summer for the VisitScotland Business Events team, with event activity taking place across the world to represent Scotland.
PCMA appoints Neil Brownlee as Chair
Neil Brownlee, Head of Business Events at VisitScotland, has been inaugurated as the 2025 Chair of PCMA at Convening Leaders.
Scottish industry news
Scotland’s role in a changing world: rising to the challenge
Scotland’s business events industry gathered at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow for Journey: The Business Events Conversation 2026.
Spectra celebrates 75 years
Spectra, a leader in the global incentive and destination management industry, proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
Journey: The Business Events Conversation returns - tickets now live
Journey: The Business Events Conversation will return on Monday 16 February 2026, and this time it’s heading to Glasgow.
Maximillion Events trust its staff
Maximillion Events has been acquired by its employees through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
EICC appoints new Chief Executive
Amanda Wrathall has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).
Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort officially opens its doors
Mar Hall redefines the luxury country estate experience, with a fusion of urban energy and rural calm, just 10 minutes from Glasgow Airport.
Scottish Association Survey: 2023/24 results revealed
VisitScotland Business Events has released the results of its annual Scottish Association Survey.
EICC launched the Impact Network
The EICC launched the Impact Network, an initiative designed to extend the impact of conferences beyond the venue and into the wider community.
Showcasing Scotland
Experience Scotland at IBTM World
Join VisitScotland Business Events at stand G25 during IBTM World, 18–20 November 2025.
Meet Team Scotland at CHS Birmingham
On October 28th, the VisitScotland Business Events team, together with our Scottish partners, will be at CHS Birmingham.
Discover Scotland at IMEX America
Join VisitScotland Business Events at stand E1705 during IMEX America, 7-9 October.
Team Scotland attends The Meetings Show
Team Scotland are set to attend the 2025 edition of The Meetings Show at the end of the month.
Scotland returns to IMEX Frankfurt
Join VisitScotland Business Events at stand F420 from 20–22 May and discover how Scotland can help shape your next impactful event.
Scotland at CHS Leeds 2025
On March 25, the VisitScotland Business Events team, along with seven Scottish partners, will be exhibiting at CHS Leeds 2025.
