Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The Event Industry Advisory Group (EIAG) was established to provide a strong, credible and unified sector voice during the pandemic. Independently chaired, the membership is drawn from across the sector and is administered by VisitScotland’s Events Directorate.

Key discussion topics from EIAG Representatives at Scotland’s National Events Conference 2024 on 26 March focused on the challenges and opportunities for the sector during the period ahead and the importance of collaboration and industry voice.

Speakers included:
• Julia Amour, Director, Festivals Edinburgh
• Susan Deighan, CEO, Glasgow Life
• Claire Dow, Culture Strategy Lead Officer, Dundee City Council
• Peter Duthie, Chair of EIAG / CEO of the Scottish Event Campus
• Geoff Ellis, CEO, DF Concerts
• Alan Laidlaw, CEO, Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland