An environment to inspire ideas that change the world

Located in central Edinburgh, the EICC is an impressive multi-purpose venue, with a team that is passionate about delivering world-changing events.

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Flexible space for expansive discussions

Every day incredible things happen at our events. Ideas are exchanged. Connections are made. People are inspired. From academia to industry, from the shocking to the serious, from puppet shows to books, from politics to comedy, and everything in between. Whatever your event, we can bring your ideas to life.

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8 distinct suites
24 individual event rooms
2 reception areas
8,000 m² floor area
5,760 total capacity

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Better events, better for the planet

We consider it both a moral and business imperative to place sustainability at the heart of every event we host, at every step of the process there are inherent adverse impacts. Our sustainability programme, Step Change, focuses on three equally significant, interconnected areas of impact: environmental, societal, and economic.

Sustainability at EICC

We received fantastic feedback from our attendees. Organising an event at the EICC is made easy because you have such a fabulous team. Any questions or issues were dealt with quickly and efficiently by the appropriate person. Everyone commented on how amazing the food selection was and the team also arranged Kosher meals for some of our attendees which was appreciated.

Claire Garland, Institute of Physics Joint AIRAPT and EHPRG International Conference on High Pressure Science and Technology

DDL receives outstanding service from everyone at the EICC, not just at the event but throughout the year. They go above and beyond to assist us at every step to ensure we deliver a successful conference each year. The success and growth of the conference is, in part, due to the EICC. Our delegate absolutely love being there!

Sheila Coates, DDL Conference Organiser

The location is so convenient, and once you get inside it has such great facilities. It's light, bright and welcoming. Having all the modern conveniences you'd want in a conference centre really adds to the benefit.

Professor Lis Neubeck, Head of the Centre for Cardiovascular Health

Inspiring ideas for your next event

Ideas, inspiration and news from the world of conferences and events, brought to you by the EICC.

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Case Study

Championing inclusivity, and blending learning with fun

From 17-20 June 2024, The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) held its International Congress at EICC. With over 2,800 delegates in attendance, leading psychiatrists from across the world met to share knowledge, debate, collaborate, educate and network at the college’s annual flagship event.

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Inspiration

How business events fuel innovation and drive growth

To inspire ideas that change the world, first we have to connect great minds – and business events are a vital piece of the puzzle.

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Inspiration

Five Ways the EICC is Supporting the Wider Community

Although we’re well known in the events space, we reckon there are some EICC initiatives that may have flown under your radar. From our collaboration with Edinburgh’s leading academics to the work we’re doing to become a leading sustainable venue, here are five things you may not know about the EICC

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Sustainability

How EICC is supporting greener gatherings

As the climate emergency becomes yet more pronounced, protecting our future has never been more crucial. We have ambitious sustainability goals which we couldn’t achieve without the support of a supply chain which shares the same values.

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Event Organisers

How to bring your event to Edinburgh

We recently hosted a Knowledge Exchange to share details of the support available in Edinburgh when it comes to the bidding and planning stages of a conference, allowing you to focus on bringing people together in the beautiful Scottish capital. Here’s what we covered.

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