SAVE THE DATE: 24 June 2025

Hosted by Edinburgh Napier's Tourism Research Centre, this one-day symposium will bring together researchers and tutors of all career stages, industry practitioners, and other individuals with an interest in business events and business tourism.

Guest Speakers

• Visiting Professor Dr Judith Mair, University of Queensland, Australia
• Amanda Wrathall, Sales and Marketing Director, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
• Neil Brownlee, Head of Business Events, Visit Scotland
• Rob Davidson, Director, MICE Education, Research & Consultancy

Further guest speakers will be announced soon.

Submissions and Contributors

At this Symposium, we are welcoming contributions from attendees at the parallel sessions - this will be in the form of presenting a paper, hosting a panel discussion, pitching a research idea or project for feedback, or seeking collaborators for new work.

There will be parallel sessions in the afternoon, that will focus on three sub-themes:

• Knowledge Economy
• Sustainability initiatives: e.g. partnerships
• Technology: e.g. hybrid events

Deadline for submitting abstracts / proposals: 5 May 2025

Further guidance on the submission of abstracts / proposals will be shared soon. 

Engagement and Networking Opportunities

There will be an open mic opportunity for attendees to address the symposium directly before we close, building on the day's discussions, and ample opportunities to connect with attendees over refreshments through the day.

Advanced registration at this symposium is essential. The registration will open in early March 2025.

For further queries about this Symposium, email tourismresearch@napier.ac.uk