EICC wins 91 new events bringing £50 million boost to Edinburgh economy
Medical conferences biggest part of new business
Edinburgh International Conference Centre says the Capital’s economy will get a £50 million boost thanks to new business it has won.
Over the past six months, the EICC - which is an arms-length commercial company owned by Edinburgh council - has secured 91 new conferences and meetings which are expected to bring nearly 54,000 delegates to the city. The events include several multi-year bookings extending through to 2031.
Medical conferences led the way, accounting for more than £17 million in economic impact during the period - a significant milestone as Edinburgh University’s faculty of medicine celebrates its 300th anniversary this year.
Finance and investment, charity, education and IT and technology events also featured strongly among the new bookings.
Major events confirmed to take place at the venue include the International Marine Conservation Congress 2026; World Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage Conference 2026; and The Aerosol Society – Drug Delivery to the Lungs, which has been a client of the venue for more than 21 years, has now booked a multi-year event from 2029 until 2031.
EICC chief executive Amanda Wrathall said: “We are hugely encouraged by the venue’s strong performance over the last six months.
“Every business event we welcome to the EICC represents more than a booking; it brings together delegates from around the world to enable knowledge exchange, foster collaboration, generate economic impact and showcase Edinburgh on a global stage.
“This continued momentum reflects the confidence our clients place in both the EICC and Edinburgh, demonstrating the city’s enduring strengths as a destination for business events and the value these events create for our economy, our innovation ecosystem and our global reputation.
“We are incredibly grateful to our clients for that confidence and to our team for delivering the high standards and trusted partnerships that make it possible.”
Since opening in 1995, the EICC has delivered more than £1 billion in total economic impact to Edinburgh supporting jobs, investment, knowledge exchange and commercial opportunities created by world-class events.