Edinburgh set for £50m economic boost as key venue secures 91 new events

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has generated an estimated £50 million in future economic impact for the capital after securing 91 new events in the last six months.

The string of conferences and meetings are expected to bring nearly 54,000 delegates to the city and include several multi-year bookings extending through to 2031. Medical conferences have led the way, accounting for more than £17m in economic impact.

Major events confirmed to take place at the venue include the International Marine Conservation Congress 2026 and the World Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage Conference 2026. Meanwhile, The Aerosol Society, which has been a client of the venue for more than 21 years, has now booked a multi-year event until 2031.

An exterior view of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on Morrison Street. Picture: David Barbour

Since opening in 1995, the EICC has welcomed more than 2.2 million delegates and hosted close to 5,000 events, generating in excess of £1 billion in economic impact for the Edinburgh area.

The venue’s 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.”