Association congresses
Excel London says events from US organisers are up 60% in 18 months
The London venue's latest figures point to strong North American demand, much of it from technology companies. For UK organisers the practical consequence is competition for dates, particularly in early 2027.
Aberdeen forms a joint taskforce to win association conferences
The city's main venue, two universities, NHS Grampian and the convention bureau will bid as one team. They credit the same approach with winning EAGE 2026, EUSOBI and the UK Stroke Forum.
Association congresses are won by host teams, not venues alone
Glasgow, Liverpool, Aberdeen and Newport have each credited recent wins to partnerships that reach well beyond the venue. For an association choosing a host, that changes what to ask.
Glasgow’s new air routes still need checking against your event dates
The SEC cites 16 new routes and a million extra seats at Glasgow Airport. Conference buyers should test those routes against their own delegates' origins and programme times.
ICC Wales Main Hall for a conference with an exhibition
Desk-based assessment: the published hall specification and a recent world congress support a serious shortlist, but layout, acoustics and whole-event flow still need testing.