Edinburgh International Conference Centre

What Edinburgh International Conference Centre does

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is a purpose-built, privately held conference and events venue operating from The Exchange at 150 Morrison Street in central Edinburgh since 1995. The venue comprises 8,000 m2 of floor area configured into 8 distinct suites, 24 individual event rooms, and 2 reception areas with aggregate capacity for up to 5,760 delegates, supported by hybrid-event AV infrastructure including 26-metre-wide screens and digital poster boards. Beyond space rental, EICC monetises through in-house catering under the EICC Nourish brand (rebranded from Leith's in 2025, with an 80% locally-sourced produce commitment), event production and branding services via its Finishing Touches line, and add-on programmes including the Impact Network legacy framework aligned to UN SDGs, the Exchange Initiative academic-conference scheme, and the EICC Live public talks series. Go-to-market is sales-led via a direct sales team and enquiry form with a stated 48-hour response time, complemented by Convention Edinburgh guardianship for international association capture and Pleasance partnership for Edinburgh Festival Fringe programming. Customer base spans international medical and scientific associations (IPVS, Royal College of Psychiatrists, ACNAP, British Hip Society, Institute of Physics), enterprise corporates (NatWest, DDL Conference), lifestyle-medicine bodies, and festival productions, with cumulative scale of 4,700+ events and 2.3M+ delegates hosted since opening. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical for large association clients; 2023 revenue was reported at £11.8M, up 45% year-on-year. EICC holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Green Tourism Gold, and was the first venue to receive Green Meetings Standard certification, and has accumulated a portfolio of regional and global sustainability, accessibility, and industry awards including the 2025 Scottish Thistle Award for Best Business Event alongside IPVS.

Name

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Legal name

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Website

https://eicc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is a privately held purpose-built conference and events venue in central Edinburgh, hosting conferences, exhibitions, festivals, and corporate events for international associations, healthcare bodies, and enterprise clients since 1995.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference & Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Conference venue hire
• Event catering services
• Corporate event hosting
• Exhibition facilities
• Hybrid event technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental and Event Hosting: Primary revenue from hosting conferences, exhibitions, festivals, and events in the multi-purpose venue with 8 suites, 24 event rooms, and capacity for 5,760 delegates
2. Catering Services (EICC Nourish): In-house catering through EICC Nourish brand, serving food and beverages at events with focus on Scottish, local, and sustainable produce
3. Event Planning and Production Services: Additional services including Finishing Touches branding opportunities, technical production, and event design

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EICC operates a purpose-built, multi-purpose conference and exhibition venue in central Edinburgh comprising 8,000 m² of floor area, 8 distinct suites, 24 individual event rooms and 2 reception areas with a total capacity of 5,760 delegates. The venue rents flexible event space and supplies in-house catering (EICC Nourish), event finishing touches/branding, event planning, and production services to conference organisers, associations and corporate clients.

Product overview

EICC is a multi-purpose conference and events venue offering flexible space for various event types including conferences, exhibitions, dinners, festival shows, and product launches. The venue features 8 distinct suites, 24 individual event rooms, 2 reception areas, 8,000 m2 of floor area, and capacity for 5,760 delegates. The core offering is supplemented by EICC Nourish catering service (rebranded from Leith's in 2025), event finishing touches/branding services, the Impact Network sustainability framework, Exchange Initiative academic partnerships, EICC Live public talks series, and comprehensive event planning support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conference & Event Venue Hire Flexible venue space rental for conferences, exhibitions, dinners, festival shows and product launches, accommodating 20 to 5,760 delegates across 8 distinct suites, 24 individual event rooms and 2 reception areas. Sold to professional conference organisers, associations, academic institutions and corporations.
• EICC Nourish Catering In-house catering service for events hosted at the EICC, providing food and beverage with a commitment to Scottish, local and sustainable produce sourced within 100 miles of Edinburgh. Sold to event organisers as part of event packages.
• Event Finishing Touches Branding and decoration service for events including custom stage sets, branded registration desks, signage, visual awareness campaigns and tech integration. Sold to event organisers to customise the look and feel of their event.
• Event Planning & Production Services Comprehensive event planning and production support including dedicated event planners, technical production, sustainable travel planning powered by You.Smart.Thing, and accessibility services. Sold to event organisers alongside venue hire.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% revenue increase to £11.8 million in 2023 (rebound year post-pandemic)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RSPB ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for peatland restoration in Scotland as part of EICC's Step Change sustainability programme. Supports climate action contribution initiative for conference delegates.
• Welcome BraincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on neurodiversity in events guide and checklist. Developing resources for making events more inclusive for neurodivergent attendees (estimated 20% of population).
• Edinburgh BioQuartercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to source increased industry opportunities for the city and Scotland, connecting life sciences sector with conference facilities.
• NatWestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on neurodiversity at events - NatWest Internal Audit Academy event at EICC designed with inclusivity embedded from the start.
• University of EdinburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic advisory board member for Exchange Initiative. Partnership through HYPED student society for EICC Live talks on Hyperloop technology.
• Napier UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint launch of MSc in Business Event Management. Partner in Exchange Initiative and Impact Network.
• Queen Margaret UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Impact Network collaborating on prosperity and community initiatives.
• Edinburgh CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Hospitality Takeover event for local secondary school students. Partner in Impact Network.
• Heriot Watt UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Impact Network for prosperity and partnership initiatives.
• Convention EdinburghcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEICC has taken up guardianship of Convention Edinburgh with new collaborative model to attract international conferences to the city.
• Leith's / EICC NourishcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIn-house catering partnership since 1995, rebranded to EICC Nourish in 2025. Provides sustainable Scottish catering with 80% locally sourced produce commitment.
• PleasancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Edinburgh Festival Fringe events, including Iain Dale: All Talk series and other comedy and theatre productions.
• Edinburgh ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Peace pillar initiatives for cultural exchange and inclusive event design.
• CodeBaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Prosperity pillar supporting local tech innovators and start-ups through conference connections.
• David Hume InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on EICC Live public talks series, bringing academic insights to public audiences.
• CyreniansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Peace pillar for inclusive events and community support initiatives.
• Developing the Young WorkforceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in People pillar for youth engagement and career development in events industry.
• VisitBritainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in Partnership pillar for extending reach of conference messages and tourism promotion.
• ABPCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of British Professional Conference Organisers - collaborated on neurodiversity checklist launch.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• QEII Centre London: QEII Centre is a central London conference and events venue operated by the Qatar government, hosting association meetings, corporate events, and exhibitions. It competes with EICC for high-end association and corporate conferences.
• Barbican Centre: The Barbican is a major arts and conference complex in the City of London hosting conferences, meetings, and cultural events across multiple halls. It overlaps with EICC in corporate and association event hosting within a UK city context.
• ExCeL London: ExCeL London is one of the UK's largest exhibition and conference venues in East London, hosting large-scale international events. While much larger than EICC, it competes for major international association congresses and corporate events.
• ICC Belfast (Waterfront): ICC Belfast at the Waterfront is Northern Ireland's leading conference and arts venue, hosting association conferences and cultural events. It is a smaller-scale but directly comparable conference centre competing for association clients across the UK and Ireland.
• Olympia London: Olympia London is a heritage exhibition and conference venue in West London undergoing redevelopment, hosting trade shows, consumer events, and conferences. It competes for exhibition-led and corporate event business alongside EICC.
• Scottish Event Campus (SEC): SEC operates the OVO Hydro, SEC Armadillo, and SEC Centre in Glasgow, hosting conferences, concerts, and exhibitions across a comparable Scottish events ecosystem. It is EICC's most direct domestic peer for large-scale conferences and arena-style events.
• Convention Centre Dublin (CCD): The Convention Centre Dublin is a purpose-built conference venue in Dublin's docklands, comparable in capacity tier to EICC. It is a primary competitor for international association conferences seeking English-speaking European destinations.
• ACC Liverpool: ACC Liverpool combines an arena and convention centre on the city's waterfront, hosting conferences, exhibitions, and live events. It is a comparable multi-purpose UK conference venue competing for similar mid-sized association and corporate events.
• ICC Birmingham: International Convention Centre Birmingham is a major UK purpose-built conference venue with similar delegate capacity and association congress focus. It competes directly with EICC for mid-to-large association and corporate conferences across the UK market.
• Manchester Central: Manchester Central is a large UK conference and exhibition venue housed in a former railway station, offering flexible space for association meetings, exhibitions, and banquets. It competes for the same association and corporate clients as EICC.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eicc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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