Glasgow Convention Bureau

Glasgow is one of the world’s leading conference destinations. Hosting more international delegates than any other UK city outside London. Business Events contribute significantly to the city’s economy. Over 500 conferences are hosted in Glasgow every year, welcoming over 140,000 delegates, delivering £150m from delegate spend. The award winning Glasgow Convention Bureau is the city’s primary point of contact for conference organisers, working with city partners on more than 100 bids for major UK and international conferences each year. Glasgow Convention Bureau has been voted the UK’s Best Convention Bureau (M&IT Awards) since 2007. A key component of Glasgow’s success is the strength of the city’s Conference Ambassador Programme. Managed by Glasgow Convention Bureau, the programme has been going strong for over 35 years. It has supported in excess of 2,000 influential ambassadors from the city’s academic, scientific, medical and business communities to help them host their associations meetings here. In 2016, Glasgow became the first city in the UK to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS Index). Glasgow is currently ranked 12th in the world, from over 110 international Tourism & Events cities. Glasgow Convention Bureau has been delivering conference impact and legacy initiatives for over 20 years. A leader in the field, Team Glasgow can help any association conference deliver positive social and sustainable impacts aligned to their vision and mission.