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This page collates the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and advice for events' businesses, including reopening guidance based on current Scottish Government guidelines. As it becomes available, it will be updated with the latest information to support you through this challenging time.

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World Water Congress & Exhibition 2026, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow

International Water Association (IWA), Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and Glasgow Convention Bureau representatives.

The International Water Association (IWA) Chooses Glasgow For 2026

The International Water Association (IWA) is to bring its 2026 World Water Congress & Exhibition to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, following a collaborative bid that included the venue, VisitScotland, Glasgow Convention Bureau, and its ambassadors in IWA UK.

A couple enjoy coffee and cake in the British Golf Museum Cafe, St Andrews

VisitScotland / Peter Dibdin

Celebrating Scottish Creatives This LGBT+ History Month

This year's LGBT+ History month theme is 'Behind the Lens' and it pays homage to those behind the scenes in the creative arts, including writers, actors, choreographers, filmmakers, musicians, and many other talented people.

Scotland is a platform for global solutions

Business Events Celebrated At Scottish Thistle Awards

The Best Business Event award at the Scottish Thistle Awards National Final went to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) for the United Nations Conference of Parties in November 2021.

Unlocking Ambition impact masterclass at Dovecot Studios

Fraser Motion

Celebrating Women and Girls in STEM

The 11th February marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science Day. Dr Poonam Malik, Head of Investments at the University of Strathclyde, has an extensive career working within STEM fields and is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and climate change.

Head of Business Events, Neil Brownlee at the Journey: The Business Events Conversation

Looking forward to 2023

A very Happy New Year from the team here at VisitScotland Business Events. As we start a fresh year, we have already seen some positive and encouraging activity for the UK events sector.

Outlook on European markets 2023

We look to the year ahead to understand more about how requests for proposals (RFPs) across Germany and France are evolving and what is driving the decision-making process among event planners when it comes to choosing a destination.

Left to right are Raffaella Ocone, Gary Hutchison, Elaine Miller, Duncan Hand, and Teresa Fernandes

EICC launches academic advisory board

In December 2022, the EICC has launched an academic advisory board, named the Exchange Initiative, to help raise Edinburgh's global profile, drive international association conference business and innovative research coming out of Scottish universities.

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The Business Events team at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh with view of the Edinburgh Castle

Meet the Team

Each Business Events team member is responsible for specific business markets or disciplines and can assist with queries. Find out who's who here!