Regional Events Industry Engagement Workshop - Edinburgh

VisitScotland (including EventScotland) is the government funded national agency for tourism and events. VisitScotland is committed to supporting the events sector by providing a wide range of free to access business support opportunities that respond to the priorities outlined in the National Events Strategy, Scotland The Perfect Stage 2024 - 2035.  

As part of this programme of support we are pleased to be working with Local Authorities and other key industry partners to deliver a series of in-person Regional Event Industry Engagement Workshops across the country from September 2025 to March 2026. These workshops provide an important opportunity for local industry representatives to hear updates from key sector partners, plus share good practice and feedback on their experience of event development and delivery in the area.

There is no charge to attend this workshop, but registration in advance is required. Further information and final details will then be emailed directly to registered attendees.

Date and venue:

City Chambers, Edinburgh. Tuesday 4 November, 9.30am-1:30pm.

Workshop timings & format:

Workshop timings & format:

• 09:30 – 10:00
  Arrival, networking and refreshments
• 10:00 – 10:10
  Welcome, introductions, and format
• 10:10 – 10:40
  Progress update - National Events Strategy, Scotland The Perfect Stage 2024-2035
• 10:40 – 10:55
  Scotland The Perfect Stage Q&A/discussion
• 10:55 – 11:15
  An update on VisitScotland’s refreshed approach to working with the events sector
• 11:15 – 11:30
  Mid-morning break and refreshments
• 11:30 – 12:15
  An update from City of Edinburgh Council to include Edinburgh Events Strategy, Local Events Open Fund and Visitor Levy
• 12:15 – 12:25
  Festivals Edinburgh review of the summer
• 12:25 – 12:30
  Summary and thanks
• 12:30 – 13:30
  Lunch, networking and depart

Please create a new user account if you are registering for the first time, or login to your existing account if you already have login credentials for VisitScotland's Events Industry Development Programme.

Please be aware that photography and filming will be taking place at this event. The images and recordings may be used for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes across digital and print platforms.

By attending, you consent to your image and likeness being captured and used in this way. If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of the event team.

These Terms and Conditions set out the terms and conditions by which VisitScotland provides an event platform.  

•    You are giving your personal data to VisitScotland as the data controller for the purpose of attending an Industry Engagement Event. 
 
•    You are being asked to provide your name, email address, organisation name and job role where applicable.  Where appropriate, you will also be asked to provide information about any access or dietary requirements you have.  This means we can ensure your comfort and safety and brief the event venue to look after you correctly. 
 
•    VisitScotland will use your name and email address to follow up with you after the event itself. 
 
•    If you do not provide the information requested we may not be able to fully administer your attendance at the event. 
 
•    Your personal data will be processed on our behalf by Events Air and Microsoft, both are contracted data processors to VisitScotland as the controller. 
 
•    Your name and business name will be shared with the venue as part of the administration of your attendance at the event. 
 
•    Your personal data will be held on these systems for one year and will then be securely deleted.  Event guest lists, together with access and dietary requirements, are deleted one month after the conclusion of the event. 
 
•    The lawful reason for processing your information is that it is part of the official authority vested in VisitScotland as the controller.  If you provide information about your dietary or access requirements, you will be asked to provide explicit consent to allow us to use it in the manner described above.  
 
•    Your personal data will be processed in the UK and EEA.  
 
•    You have rights with regard to how your personal data is used, including the right to complain to the regulator (the ICO in the UK).  For full information about your rights and how to complain, visit our privacy policy page:  Privacy Policy - About Us | VisitScotland.org.