VisitScotland's Business Events team are a key point of contact for anyone considering Scotland for their business event, offering free and impartial advice.
Our team works with Scottish partners and stakeholders to promote, develop and support business events and to maximise legacy in Scotland.
For information and recommendations to help you bring your event to Scotland get in touch with us below or email business.events@visitscotland.com.
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Under the Scotland brand, VisitScotland provides the Scottish industry with opportunities throughout the year to meet and conduct business with qualified international business events planners and decision-makers. Our team support events, provide insights and guidance for the business events market.
Explore a variety of trade show and event opportunities to promote your business globally with VisitScotland Business Events.
VisitScotland's Business Events team are here to support your business and help you develop your business into new markets.
Our findings illustrate the incredible benefits and opportunity of hosting association events in Scotland.
We are a neutral and impartial point of entry and information to Scotland and will be delighted to help you with your enquiry and explore the options that suit your event needs.
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Our team will provide you with insights, inspiration, and introductions to help you create an impactful event in Scotland. Meet our highly experienced team at major trade events or get in touch to discuss the event support you need.
The Business Events team is here to assist you with any queries you may have.
Neil Brownlee
Head of Business Events
Neil is in charge of the strategic direction of business events at a national level. He works closely with our city conventions bureaus, the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and other public sector agencies to firmly align business events with Scotland's ambitions.
Richard Knight
Senior Business Events Manager, Corporate & Incentive
Richard leads the Corporate and Incentive team, shaping engagement platforms across key markets and driving engagement with intermediaries and corporate buyers. He advises industry partners and supports clients in developing creative programmes that position Scotland as a leading business events destination. He also oversees a range of tailored promotional initiatives and manages the sales and PR agency for North and South America.
Theresa Steven
Business Development Manager, Corporate & Incentive
Theresa is responsible for managing corporate and incentive events from the North of England and the Midlands, with a key focus on strategic sectors. She develops engagement platforms that enable the Scottish industry to connect with agencies, corporate planners and decision-makers to generate enquiries and secure confirmed business. She also provides industry insights, guidance and advice to support business development opportunities.
Emma Richards
Business Development Manager, Corporate & Incentive
Emma is responsible for managing corporate and incentive events from the South of England, with a key focus on strategic sectors. She develops engagement platforms that enable the Scottish industry to connect with agencies, corporate planners and decision-makers to generate enquiries and secure confirmed business. She also provides industry insights, guidance and advice to support business development opportunities.
Heather McNee
Business Development Manager Europe, Corporate & Incentive
Heather is responsible for delivering proactive sales and promotional activities in key European markets, including Scandinavia, with a focus on strategic sectors. She creates engagement platforms in partnership with VisitScotland’s French- and German-speaking sales agencies to generate business opportunities from corporate buyers and intermediaries. She also provides insights, guidance and advice to support the Scottish industry.
Rory Archibald
Senior Business Events Manager, Associations & Sectors
Rory leads the Associations and Sectors team and he is responsible for driving the strategy for VisitScotland Business Events. Rory directs signature strategies across the team including the Business Events Government Engagement Framework, the Policy Driven Model and the Transformation Protocol, ensuring that every event has positive impact across Scotland's communities, academia, growth sectors, third sectors and government policy.
Sian Williamson
Business Events Manager, Associations & Sectors
Sian is responsible for bring national and international association conferences to Scotland. Sian's wider role within the team involves the implementation of sales activity, researching association congresses and working with Scottish industry and key sector organisations. She is also supporting with the administration of the National Conference Bid Fund.
Marios Koutentakis
Business Events Marketing Manager
Marios leads the strategic development and delivery of VisitScotland’s Business Events marketing activity, driving brand growth, digital engagement and market positioning across key markets. He oversees integrated campaigns, content strategy, stakeholder engagement and partnership development, ensuring measurable impact and brand consistency. He works collaboratively with industry, academia, government and global partners to strengthen Scotland’s reputation as a leading business events destination.
