Event opportunities for Scottish industry

UK & Ireland

The Meetings Show,  24 -25 June 2026 | London, UK

The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading exhibition for the meetings and events industry, attracting high-quality buyers from across the UK and Europe, including agencies, corporate and association planners. It offers Scottish businesses a valuable platform to strengthen their presence in the UK and European MICE market and connect with existing and prospective clients. Learn more about The Meetings Show.

VisitScotland stand attendance includes a branded pod in the UK zone, seating for up to three people with tablet holders, lockable storage and company branding, plus pre-show marketing support.

Target audience: Corporate and association meeting planners, venue-finding and event agencies, company executives and executive assistants

Cost: £4,495 + VAT (excludes travel and accommodation)

Note: an additional charge of £500 + VAT will be applied for partners who wish to have two delegates with a diary each on stand.

Registration is now closed.

CHS Manchester, 30 September 2026 | Manchester, UK

Join VisitScotland at CHS Manchester, the UK’s largest MICE exhibition outside London, connecting over 500 event professionals with leading destinations and suppliers. Showcase your venue or DMC to high-quality UK buyers, raise your profile under the Scotland banner, and benefit from a prime stand location, shared exhibiting costs and valuable market introductions. A strong opportunity for Scottish businesses looking to grow in the UK MICE market. Find out more about CHS Manchester.

Participation also includes reserved meeting space on the VisitScotland branded stand, pre-show marketing and PR support from VisitScotland and access to a personal online portal to manage appointments.

Target audience: Independent and agency MICE planners, corporate event organisers, venue finders, executive assistants and UK association buyers

Cost: £1800 +VAT (excludes travel and accommodation)

Register your intent to attend by Friday 15 May 2026.

IMEX Frankfurt, 19 – 21 May 2026 | Frankfurt, Germany

IMEX Frankfurt is Europe’s largest trade show for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry, held annually at Messe Frankfurt in Germany. The three-day event attracts more than 13,000 professionals, including meeting planners, corporate and association organisers, and incentive buyers from over 90 countries, with strong representation from Germany, the USA, the UK, Europe and South America. Bringing together thousands of suppliers and hosted buyers, IMEX offers valuable networking, market insight and opportunities to generate leads and build international partnerships. More information about IMEX Frankfurt.

VisitScotland stand attendance includes a branded pod in the UK zone, seating for up to three people with tablet holders, lockable storage and company branding, plus pre-show marketing support.

Target audience: Meeting planners, corporate and association event organisers and incentive travel buyers  

Cost: £6,995 +VAT (excludes travel and accommodation)

Note: an additional charge of £500 + VAT will be applied for partners who wish to have two delegates with a diary each on stand.

Registration is now closed.

IBTM World, 17 – 19 November 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

IBTM World is a premier global exhibition for the business events and meetings industry, held annually in Barcelona, Spain. It brings together around 12,000 industry professionals, including decision-makers and event planners from key international markets, creating opportunities to generate high-quality leads, build lasting partnerships and showcase your brand. Over three days of curated content, one-to-one meetings and networking, the event provides a powerful platform to connect, learn and do business. Find out more about IBTM World.

VisitScotland stand attendance includes a branded pod in the UK zone, seating for up to three people with tablet holders, lockable storage and company branding, plus pre-show marketing support.

Target audience: Meeting planners, corporate and association event organisers and incentive travel buyers  

Cost: £6,995 +VAT (excludes travel and accommodation)

Note: an additional charge of £500 + VAT will be applied for partners who wish to have two delegates with a diary each on stand.

Register your intent to attend by Tuesday 30 June 2026.

Incentive Live, 31 May – 2 June 2026 | Florida, USA

Step into the global spotlight at Incentive Live, where Scotland’s business events industry can connect with over 85 highly-qualified North American incentive buyers. This premier Northstar event combines pre-scheduled appointments, immersive education, and high‑value networking to spark meaningful partnerships. As part of Team Scotland, you’ll gain standout visibility, benefit from preferred partner pricing, and enjoy a collaborative exhibiting environment. Join hotels, venues, DMCs and experience providers showcasing Scotland’s best to the world, and unlock new international incentive opportunities over two powerful days. More information about Incentive Live.

Target audience: Incentive travel buyers

Cost: £3,500 ($4,625) + VAT (excludes travel and accommodation)

Note: This cost is based on two partners sharing an appointment table.

To register your intent to attend, email richard.knight@visitscotland.com by Friday 8 May 2026.

IMEX America, 13 – 15 October 2026 | Las Vegas, USA

IMEX America is the largest global trade show for the meetings and events industry, held annually in the United States. The three-day event welcomes over 17,000 participants, including around 6,000 hosted and visitor buyers from more than 70 countries, with strong representation from the United States, Canada and South America. Buyers include event agencies, corporate planners and association organisers. IMEX America delivers extensive networking, business meetings and education, offering valuable opportunities to generate leads, build partnerships and gain market insight worldwide. Find out more about IMEX America.

VisitScotland stand attendance includes a branded pod in the UK zone, seating for up to three people with tablet holders, lockable storage and company branding, plus pre-show marketing support.

Target audience: Meeting planners, corporate and association event organisers and incentive travel buyers   

Cost: £7,995 + VAT (excludes travel and accommodation)

Note: an additional charge of £500 + VAT will be applied for partners who wish to have two delegates with a diary each on stand.

Register your intent to attend by Friday 29 May 2026.

International Meetings & Incentive Summit, 1 - 4 December 2026 | Cartagena, Colombia

Showcase your organisation to top North American planners at the International Meetings & Incentive Summit, Northstar’s premier hosted‑buyer event for global meetings and incentive programmes. Over three immersive days, connect through pre‑scheduled one‑to‑one appointments and experiential networking with buyers actively sourcing international destinations. As part of Team Scotland, benefit from preferred pricing, a shared table presence, pre-show marketing support and access to at least 25 high‑value appointments. Ideal for convention bureaux, DMCs, hotels, venues and experience providers looking to expand their international business events reach. More information about International Meetings & Incentive Summit.

Target audience: Corporate meeting planners, incentive travel buyers  

Cost: £3,400 ($4,500) + VAT (excludes travel and accommodation)

Note: This cost is based on two partners sharing an appointment table.

To register your intent to attend, email richard.knight@visitscotland.com by Friday 31 July 2026.

Spaces are strictly limited for all opportunities. VisitScotland needs to ensure that the mix of suppliers meets the need of the buyers and therefore reserves the right to make the final selection.

In the event of oversubscription, selection criteria may include:

• Event registration received within the deadline period.
• Regional spread of partners – opportunity for partners across Scotland to be represented.
• Appropriate split of partners suitable for the event: such as across hotels, venues, and DMOs.
• Suitability of the partner’s business to effectively deliver requirements of the Business Events sector targeted at the event.
• Previous opportunities to participate. 

Read the full T&Cs for attending event opportunities with VisitScotland.