aberdeen Business

Famed for its sparkling granite buildings and elegant architecture, Aberdeen embraced the discovery of North Sea Oil, and rapidly developed into the Energy Capital of Europe and a thriving centre for multinational businesses. At the same time, Aberdeen has blossomed into a modern, cosmopolitan city.

Aberdeen is an inspired choice for any conference venue - a fascinating blend of culture, commerce, history and scenery. The city was something of a hidden gem on the conference circuit, but the annual doubling of the Convention Bureau’s business over the past two years is a testimony to the growing numbers of conference organisers and delegates who have made that inspirational discovery. Among the conferences hosted by Aberdeen are:

The International Baccalaureate Conference
The International Association of Energy Economists
The European Penal Society
The European Environmental Mutagen Society

The reasons are not hard to find. Aberdeen’s attraction lies in a unique balance between maintaining its traditions and charm and all the modern facilities, inlcuidng the superb new AECC, and infrastructure needed to sustain the cutting edge of industry and research - without losing its relaxed pace of life.

The city is at the hub of an extensive communications network, making it directly accessible by air from major cities around Europe and the UK, while express rail services and trunk roads provide excellent transport links to all corners of the British Isles.

Aberdeen and Grampian boasts an intriguing range of conference and meeting venues, from atmospheric National Trust Castles, two universities and, for something completely different, Aberdeen Football Club -  to polished high-tech venues, such as Aberdeen’s extensive purpose-built Exhibition and Conference Centre, which has recently undergone an £18 million redevelopment.

Over the years, Aberdeen has hosted many incentive and teambuilding events, business conferences and conventions large and small, and corporate meetings of all kinds. Business clients from all over the UK and overseas too  - from groups of ten to several thousand.