The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is closing in on generating £1 billion of economic impact as the venue marks its 30th anniversary.
The EICC began trading in September 1995.
The EICC has now hosted around 5,000 events, including hundreds of UK and international association conferences, corporate events, political conferences, and Edinburgh Festival shows.
The EICC’s Atrium and Lennox Suite, which doubled the venue’s capacity, were opened in 2013, and to date, over 2 million delegates have attended events at the Conference Centre.
The TED Global Conference has taken place three times at the EICC, as well as TEDSummit, most recently in 2019, when over one thousand delegates gathered in Edinburgh, with thousands more joining online.
EICC Board chair Lezley Cameron said: “In celebrating and reflecting upon the EICC’s 30 years of welcoming the world to Edinburgh and its contribution to Edinburgh’s economic and cultural life, so too are we looking forward to our next exciting decade with a renewed confidence, energy, and determination to build on our proven record for sustainability and successful partnership working.”
Amanda Wrathall, appointed CEO of the EICC in August, said: “It has been a fantastic first couple of months as CEO, already making great progress in this milestone year for the EICC. As we mark 30 years of success, I believe our future will be defined by purpose, with a clear focus on growing responsibly, diversifying to embrace new opportunities, inspiring ideas that matter, and delivering results that make a positive difference for our clients, our team, and our city.”
City of Edinburgh Council Leader Jane Meagher said: “As we mark the 30th anniversary of the EICC, its position as Scotland’s leading venue for business tourism has never been stronger.
“The EICC plays a significant role in Edinburgh’s success and world-renowned reputation as a visitor destination. With ongoing support from the Council, it generates hundreds of millions of pounds for the local economy, creating and sustaining hundreds of jobs for Edinburgh residents and attracting delegates from across the world.
“Looking ahead, I have every confidence that the next 30 years will be just as transformative. In an increasingly competitive and fast-evolving market, it continues to stand out, successfully attracting world-class conferences, speakers, and organisations to Edinburgh.”