2026 International Events Symposium

A free half-day symposium where senior events industry professionals deliver mini lectures on their roles, aligned with Scotland's National Events Strategy.

The symposium brings together senior figures from major events organisations, each delivering a short lecture on their role in the industry. Speakers include representatives from the Commonwealth Games Federation, Scottish Events Campus, Scottish Football Association, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, the Centre for Events & Festivals and Tour de France Grand Depart 2027. Running 10:00–14:00 with a lunch break, it aims to inspire the next generation of events professionals through free education and networking, and is delivered in collaboration with VisitScotland.