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Scotland secures two new events
The World Energy Council’s Energy Trilemma Summit and 2022 Executive Assembly, is themed ‘transformational solutions in turbulent times’
Scotland: creating change and legacy
Martin Fullard learns about VisitScotland’s new and improved Policy Driven Model, its initiative Journey to Change and how universities are helping to bring in business events
Leaving a legacy
CN and Visit Scotland detail four organisations making a difference in the home nation
Restrictions on indoor events in Scotland to be lifted
The Scottish Government has also decided not to extend the Covid-19 certification scheme to further venues, Sturgeon said
VisitScotland launches podcast series ahead of COP26
The podcast will explore key discussion areas from the COP26 Presidency Programme and how business events can act as drivers for change.
VisitScotland announces launch of new campaign
VisitScotland Business Events has today, 22 March, launched its latest campaign 'Journey to Change', which aims to showcase "how business events can drive social and economic transformation".
Journey to Change is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development goals and aims to demonstrate the impact that business events can have in helping to tackle global challenges, including climate change, eradicating poverty and access to renewable energy sources in remote areas.
Women in Science
Rory Archibald explores the contributions Scottish women have made to the world of science, and how business events can help encourage more women to go into STEM
Further details announced for Scotland’s Event Industry Support Fund 2
£8m of funding will be administered by VisitScotland on behalf of the Scottish government.
Scotland confirms extra funding for events industry, UKinbound calls on Westminster to follow
Scottish businesses operating within the event, travel and hospitality industries can apply, even if they have already drawn on previous funding measures
Scottish Government announces £13m funding for events industry
The Pivotal Event Businesses Fund will provide grants from £25,000 up to a maximum of £150,000 to support approximately 50 to 100 event businesses
