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Business Events Association Conference 2024

Bringing together association meeting planners who organise conferences across the world, professional conference organisers and decision-makers from nations and city convention bureaus.

EICC, Edinburgh

EICC, Edinburgh, Exterior

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Impact beyond the plenary

When: 5-7 February 2024        Where: Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Explore how cities, associations and their key stakeholders can define and execute mutually benefiting objectives to deepen the positive impact of a congress, maximising the opportunity of bringing people together to create shared value.

The event will include content tailored to address current destinations and associations’ needs (legacy and positive impacts, DEI, environmental sustainability) and will place an emphasis on interactive engagement to encourage networking opportunities and the exchange of best practices.

The event will also include learning workshops and panel sessions for associations to discover what Britain has to offer for their business events.

Business Events, Association Conference is hosted by VisitBritain in partnership with: 

Discover what England can offer your future business events and connect with a member of the MeetEngland team.

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This is Wales, a beautiful and connected place that combines generations of knowledge, expertise and welcome with a dedicated support service.

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Your partners in Scotland for conferences, conventions, meetings, incentives and more.

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Who's it for?

By invitation only, this in-person conference will welcome association meeting planners, professional conference organisers and decision-makers from British nations and city convention bureaus. 

Please note:  All destinations attending must have a strong international association focus and fulfil the eligibility criteria and this event is NOT open to accommodation providers, venues (unless representing a destination), event agencies, DMCs, and other conference, meetings and incentives product suppliers.

What's included?

  1. Two nights accommodation in the heart of the city of Edinburgh
  2. Full access to the conference, with the opportunity to take part in two days of workshops, educational seminars and learning journeys focused on the impact beyond the plenary, addressing current destinations and associations’ needs.
  3. Valuable insights and resources to support both partners and associations, highlighting VisitBritain’s commitment to growing the business events sector.
  4. A wonderful programme of social events including a welcome reception and gala dinner, allowing you to build new business relationships in a relaxed setting. 

Useful contacts

Events Support

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