Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has won more than £59m worth of conference business due to ongoing collaboration between Aberdeen Convention Bureau, P&J Live and partners including the University of Aberdeen.
Together, the team successfully bid for global and domestic business events, often in competition with other UK and European cities, bringing professionals together for conferences, trade show and exhibitions, to network, share knowledge and demonstrate latest research.
Business events secured include the Global Agritourism Conference 2026, the European Social Work and Research Association 2026 and the European Nonlinear Oscillations Conference 2027.
Laura Wilson, head of Aberdeen Convention Bureau, said: “With support from our funders at Opportunity North East, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council we are securing new business for a supply chain across the North-east ranging from caterers to transport providers to meetings and social venues.”
Steve Daun, head of sales – associations, P&J Live, managed and operated by ASM Global, said: “These conferences are not only bringing economic and social value to the region but also help to elevate Aberdeen’s profile on the international stage. We are delighted to be the chosen venue for these world-class events.”
After eight years of bidding for the UK Stroke Forum, the flagship event of the UK Stroke Association, Aberdeen Convention Bureau and P&J Live have been successful in attracting the 20th UK Stroke Forum, which will take place in Aberdeen at P&J Live in November 2025.
Jon Roe, events lead, Stroke UK, said: “Team Aberdeen’ is infectious with their enthusiasm and reliable with their organisation and more importantly want to make your event the best it can be.”
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