EXPERIENCEit

Following the success of EXPERIENCEit in Edinburgh earlier this year, the EVENTIT team are now bringing this winning formula to Manchester with the support of Marketing Manchester for buyer recruitment. VisitScotland will be attending this new event with a branded ‘Scotland Zone’ to allow a limited number of Scottish partners to attend.

Dates & Location:

22 - 23 July 2025, Manchester

Who should consider attending?

This event is perfectly suited to destination management organisations, independent venues, regional resorts and Scottish-based suppliers looking to target the UK market and meet a variety of MICE buyers. 

Who will you meet?

You will meet over 200 qualified UK based MICE buyers covering agencies, corporate event planners and UK associations.

Joining VisitScotland includes:

•    Attendance for one representative per company/organisation.
•    Access to our branded ‘Scotland Zone’ which includes individual informal tables for meetings, and a relaxed environment to help foster meaningful relationships.
•    Space to attend the workshop element of the show on Tuesday 22 July and network with hosted buyers.
•    One feature on EXPERIENCEit social media posts.
•    A listing on EXPERIENCEit app directory.
•    Lead generation and the ability to arrange appointments for one-to-one meetings on the EXPERIENCEit app.
•    The reach of over 3800 event professionals through EVENTSBASE media platform.
•    Lunch and refreshments.
•    Additional marketing support from VisitScotland through social media channels and UK client database.

Please note: partners are required to share topline information regarding enquiries received during and post-show.

Cost:

£799 + VAT. Please note this cost excludes travel and accommodation. 

Please be aware spaces are strictly limited for all opportunities. VisitScotland needs to ensure that the mix of suppliers meets the need of the buyers and therefore reserves the right to make the final selection. In the event of oversubscription, selection criteria may include:

•    Event registration received within the deadline period.
•    Regional spread of partners – opportunity for partners across Scotland to be represented.
•    Appropriate split of partners suitable for the event
•    Suitability of the partner’s business to effectively deliver requirements of the Business Events sector targeted at the event.
•    Previous opportunities to participate. 

 

Registering your interest does not commit you to attend at this stage, please note that if you are subsequently offered a space and cannot confirm your attendance, your space may be forfeited and offered to those on the waiting list. Please contact theresa.steven@visitscotland.com for more information.

Register your Interest

Registration for EXPERIENCEit will close on Friday 27 June.

Contact Details


Event Cost

I understand that by completing this form, I am noting my interest to attend, and acknowledge that my attendance at this event is not yet confirmed. If selected, attendance at this event will cost £799 + VAT.


Terms and Conditions

You can read our Third Party Events & Exhibitions Terms & Conditions here.

Privacy Notice

  • You are giving your personal data to VisitScotland as the data controller, for the purposes of registering your interest in and administering your attendance at a tourism event or trade show. Following the event we will use your email address to contact you regarding future events and trade shows
  • To register your interest you are being asked to provide your name, email address and place of work. If you choose to attend an event you will be asked for more detail about your workplace, contact details and workplace social media account names. This form will also record your IP address. Post-event we will use your email address to contact you for event feedback and to tell you about forthcoming opportunities. You will be able to withdraw consent for this purpose at any time, using the link in every email we send.
  • If you do not provide the information requested we may not be able to fully administer your event invitation or attendance.
  • Your personal data will be processed by specialist systems contracted as data processors to VisitScotland as the data controller. For this event these are: EventsAir and Microsoft Sharepoint.
  • Your personal data will remain within the EEA.
  • Your personal data will be held on these systems for one year following the conclusion of the event.  It will then be securely deleted.
  • The lawful reason for processing your information to register and attend the event is that you are entering into a contract with VisitScotland to deliver these services for you.
  • The lawful reason for post event email communication is based on your consent. You will be able to withdraw consent at any time.  
  • 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 how to exercise your rights and how to complain, visit our privacy policy page: Privacy Policy - About Us | VisitScotland.org.

Thank you for registering your interest for EXPERIENCEit

Applications for this opportunity will close shortly and we will contact you afterwards with an update. If you have any questions regarding the process and/or would like to find out additional information, please email business.events@visitscotland.com

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