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Scottish Event Campus

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Venue Type

Conference Centre

City

Glasgow

Region

Scotland

Standing

13000

theatre

13000

dinner

3000

bedrooms

About Venue

Located on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is one of the UK's largest and most prestigious conference, exhibition and live event destinations. Home to the SEC Centre, the iconic SEC Armadillo and the OVO Hydro, the campus provides world-class facilities for conferences, exhibitions, conventions, awards ceremonies, product launches and major live events. Combining over 22,000 square metres of exhibition space with purpose-built auditoria, meeting facilities and outstanding transport links, the SEC is capable of hosting everything from executive meetings to international conventions welcoming thousands of delegates.

Purpose-built for large-scale events, the campus offers exceptional flexibility with five interconnected exhibition halls, three auditoria, over 30 breakout rooms and a dedicated meeting hub. Supported by experienced event professionals, cutting-edge AV technology and extensive catering facilities, the SEC has become a preferred destination for national and international conferences across a wide range of industries.

Situated just minutes from Glasgow city centre, the campus benefits from its own railway station, excellent motorway access and proximity to Glasgow Airport, making it one of the UK's most accessible conference venues.

Event Spaces

SEC Centre

The SEC Centre features five interconnected exhibition halls offering more than 22,000 square metres of flexible event space. Suitable for exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, gala dinners, product launches and large corporate events, the halls can be configured to suit events of almost any scale.

SEC Armadillo

Designed by Foster + Partners, the SEC Armadillo is one of Scotland's most recognisable buildings. Accommodating up to 3,000 delegates, it provides an impressive auditorium for conferences, keynote sessions, awards ceremonies and live presentations.

OVO Hydro

One of the world's leading live entertainment arenas, the OVO Hydro also hosts large-scale conferences, corporate events and product launches. The arena accommodates up to 13,000 guests and can be adapted for major business events and exhibitions.

Lomond Auditorium

Located within the SEC Centre, the Lomond Auditorium offers tiered seating for up to 624 delegates and is ideal for conferences, seminars, presentations and annual general meetings.

Loch Suite

A highly flexible event suite suitable for conferences, exhibitions, networking events, gala dinners and banqueting, with direct access to the exhibition halls.

SEC Meeting Academy

A dedicated meeting facility offering a collection of contemporary meeting rooms designed for board meetings, workshops, training sessions and breakout events.

Meeting Rooms

The SEC offers over 30 flexible meeting and breakout rooms alongside the dedicated SEC Meeting Academy, providing facilities for everything from executive board meetings to large multi-stream conferences.

Facilities and Services

The SEC offers high-speed WiFi, integrated AV technology, hybrid event capability, exhibition halls, purpose-built auditoria, breakout rooms, in-house catering, dedicated event management, branding opportunities, accessible facilities, extensive parking, on-site railway station and excellent motorway access.

Location and Access

Located at Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, the Scottish Event Campus is just minutes from Glasgow city centre and benefits from its own Exhibition Centre railway station, excellent access to the M8 motorway and is approximately eight miles from Glasgow Airport.

Ideal For

Conferences
Exhibitions
Trade Shows
Awards Dinners
Product Launches
Corporate Events
Conventions
Networking Events
Live Events
Annual General Meetings

Key Features

Five Interconnected Exhibition Halls
Three Purpose-Built Auditoria
22,000+ sq m Exhibition Space
30+ Meeting Rooms
Up To 13,000 Guests
3,000-Seat SEC Armadillo
OVO Hydro Arena
On-Site Railway Station
Excellent Transport Links
Dedicated Event Team

Why Hire

The Scottish Event Campus is one of Europe's leading conference and exhibition destinations, combining exceptional flexibility with world-class facilities. From executive meetings and industry conferences to international exhibitions and major corporate events, the campus provides an outstanding setting supported by experienced event professionals and cutting-edge technology.