Our beautiful and vibrant city is an exciting destination for events
It's a city with a tradition of intellectual and scientific endeavour, and a world-leading knowledge hub which brings together academia, research and industry.
Edinburgh is a well-connected and pioneering city. It represents huge potential for positively influencing not only your conference, but also your field of expertise, your institution and your career. Here are just a few reasons why.
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Innovation. Your event will accelerate progress, driving commerce, innovation, and knowledge transfer. |
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Multi-sector Impacts. Your event will raise the profile of your sector and drive engagement and impact across many sectors in Edinburgh and Scotland. |
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Relationship & Trust. Your event will create and maintain networks nationally and globally, building trust and opportunities for the future. |
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Diversification & Self Sufficiency. Your event, whether national or international, will be a magnet for individuals. The opportunity to showcase your research and institution to attract future students, staff, and researchers. |
Whilst Edinburgh holds great opportunities to add value to your conference and institution - your conference is of significant value to Edinburgh from a societal, economical and educational point of view.
As an academic bringing a scientific conference to the city, you are making an essential contribution to Edinburgh’s continued success.
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Community Legacy. Your event will leave a valuable legacy for Edinburgh & Scotland. Through collaboration and partnerships this legacy will address priority community needs. |
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Supporting the Visitor Economy. Association events and conferences are worth at least £217 million to the Scottish economy and as many delegates extend their stay in Scotland then your event will contribute to this success. |
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Measurable ROI. Your event will have a measurable impact for Edinburgh. An average international conference for 500 delegates over 3 days brings £682,500 in economic benefit for Edinburgh. |
