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The next National Events Conference will take place at the Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow on Monday 9 March 2026.

This is Scotland’s flagship industry conference for the events and festivals sector. 

Building on the success of the last sold-out conference in Edinburgh in March 2024, Scotland’s National Events Conference 2026 promises to be an unmissable event in a year full of must-see events for the city.

About the National Events Conference

The conference is organised by VisitScotland. It aligns with Scotland’s National Event Strategy: Scotland the Perfect Stage 2024 – 2035, and the organisation’s strategic priorities.

It provides a vital industry platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation and includes speakers from across the events industry. It's held for all those working to create, deliver, and support Scotland’s cultural and sporting events.

The events and festivals sector is a significant contributor to the Scottish economy. Events enhance Scotland's international profile and bring wide-ranging social, wellbeing, and cultural benefits. They also unite and engage our diverse communities.

The conference seeks to highlight the sector's importance and the valuable contribution that it makes. It also provides a forum for discussion around the opportunities and challenges that the sector faces.

Visit the National Events Conference 2026 website to find out more

 

 

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