Situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s Exchange District, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is Scotland’s flagship purpose-built venue for large-scale conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events. Offering over 8,000 m² of flexible space, the EICC combines striking architecture, advanced technology, and award-winning service to deliver world-class events.

From global summits and award dinners to exhibitions and hybrid events, the EICC’s adaptable suites and innovative design make it one of the most technically advanced conference centres in the UK. Its intelligent use of space — including tiered auditoria, moveable floors, and configurable suites — ensures every event is seamless, creative, and high-impact.

Key Features

• Prime city-centre location in Edinburgh’s Exchange District

• Over 8,000 m² of total event space across 8 suites and 24 rooms

• Max capacity of 5,760 delegates across the entire venue

• Pentland Suite: 1,200-seat raked auditorium (divisible into 3 spaces)

• Lennox Suite: up to 2,000 guests with unique moving-floor technology

• Cromdale Hall: 1,185 m² exhibition / banqueting space for up to 850 diners

• Lomond Suite: flexible layout for 600 theatre / 270 cabaret

• 2 large reception areas — Atrium & Strathblane Hall — for registration and networking

• Full technical production support: AV, hybrid streaming, staging, and lighting

• Green Meetings accredited venue with sustainability at its core

• Within walking distance of hotels, rail stations, and tram connections

Event Spaces & Capacities

Pentland Suite

• Theatre: 1,200 | Divisible into 3 subspaces (600 / 300 / 300)

• Features tiered seating, integrated AV, and perfect sightlines for plenary sessions.

Lennox Suite

• Arena Mode: 2,000 | Cabaret: 750 | Banqueting: 600

• World-first moving-floor technology transforms the layout from flat floor to tiered seating within minutes.

Cromdale Hall

• Size: 1,185 m² | Dinner: 850 | Exhibition: 1,000+

• Ideal for exhibitions, gala dinners, or large networking receptions.

Lomond Suite

• Theatre: 600 | Cabaret: 270 | Classroom: 180

• Flexible partitions and integrated presentation tech make it ideal for parallel sessions or training.

Strathblane Hall & Atrium

• Combined reception capacity: 850

• Open-plan glass architecture, ideal for registration, pre-dinner drinks, or networking.

Breakout & Meeting Rooms

• 14+ smaller rooms, including Carrick, Galloway, Ochil, Harris, Lammermuir, and Moffat, accommodating between 20–120 delegates depending on configuration.

Why Hire the EICC

The EICC is more than just a venue — it’s a world-class conference destination. With flexible spaces, exceptional service, and cutting-edge design, it adapts to every event format, from board meetings to 2,000-delegate plenaries.

Its technical infrastructure enables flawless hybrid and broadcast events, while the central location in Edinburgh — one of Europe’s most beautiful and accessible cities — ensures convenience for both UK and international delegates.

Sustainability is integral to its operations, with the EICC committed to achieving net-zero by 2030. The in-house team provides comprehensive event management, catering, and AV production, delivering creative, professional experiences in one of the UK’s most prestigious venues.