EDINBURGH BUSINESS SHOW

Connect, network and learn at a business show for decision makers. We welcome entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, team leaders, managers, consultants, contractors and professionals from all kinds of business and all sizes.

Thursday 8th October 2026

from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Edinburgh and the East of Scotland’s Premier Business Networking Event where you can meet 100’s of local decision makers who have already registered to attend this event.

Designed for decision makers, team leaders, owners, managers and directors from all sizes of business.

Whether you’re coming along for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro and attending all of our events, welcome!

The show features everything you might need for a great day of business. There’s an awesome array of things to do and people to meet.

The Village Hotel

140 Crewe Rd S, Edinburgh EH4 2NY

Edinburgh Business Show Event Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors for making the event possible.

Speakers

Meet your presenters for the business event. Feel free to grab them afterwards for any questions and world class advice.

Brilliant Free Seminar & Workshop Sessions

All sessions are free to attend, grab a seat and dive in to any you wish to participate in.

Event Opens
  • 10:00

Event Opens

Welcome! Enjoy a wander around the exhibition area, chill with a coffee or breakfast refreshments and get chatting.

Networking Best Practices & your Elevator Pitch
  • 10:30
  • Colin McKeand

Networking Best Practices & your Elevator Pitch

Join Scotland's renowned Mister Networking Colin mcKeand for top tips on how to imrpove your networking and get the most out of it. All delegates will get a chance to try their pitch!

AEO is the New SEO - A Group Discovery
  • 11:15
  • Chris Glynn

AEO is the New SEO - A Group Discovery

SEO is changing, welcome to Answer Engine Optimisation. In this group discovery, you'll learn how to boost your website appearance for lead generation and purchases via AI responses from ChatGPT, directly from the expert team at Digital Landscope.

Boost Business Performance by Prioritising Employee Health
  • 12:00
  • Dr Fiona Forbes

Boost Business Performance by Prioritising Employee Health

Discover how you can redefine your workforce wellbeing and deliver measurable gains in business performance. Join this session to discover how investing in employee health with Forbes.health can elevate your entire organisation from the inside out.

The Ultimate LinkedIn Masterclass
  • 12:45
  • Sam Rathling

The Ultimate LinkedIn Masterclass

In this presentation, Sam will share practical tips on prospecting, content and engagement to help you build your visibility and credibility on the LinkedIn platform. Unlock the power of LinkedIn to create both inbound and outbound leads, whilst building your brand and your business.

Event Closes
  • 14:00

Event Closes

Thank you for coming, we hope you've made some good contacts and connections and we wish you safe travels home and see you again soon!

Registration

Register now for a complimentary ticket to the event. It takes just a couple of minutes and your e-ticket will arrive in your inbox.

If you can’t register for using the booking tool above please visit us on Eventbrite.

 

Exhibitors

Meet our event exhibitors. They would love to see you at the Business Show so come along and visit their stands.

Be an Exhibitor

Join us as an exhibitor and you’ll be able to:

  • Promote your brand to hundreds of local businesses
  • Network and connect with new contacts
  • Build new links and renew and rejuvenate existing ones
  • Generate leads and close them quickly
  • Set yourself apart from the competition
  • Be regarded as a local, regional or national expert

Exhibition Stand

Standard Space Mid Row
£ 225
00 plus vat
  • 3m x 2m Exhibition Space
  • WiFi Access
  • Logo Listed on Website
  • Marketing Material
  • Exclusive Exhibitor Only Networking Online
  • Tagged Social Media Post on LinkedIn

Extras Pack

Recommended for Everyone
£ 40
00 plus vat
  • Trestle Table
  • Freshly Laundered Cloth
  • 2 Chairs
  • 13 amp PAT Tested Power Outlet

Premium Location

Row End and High Footfall Areas
£ 50
00 plus vat
  • As standard location plus:
  • Higher Visibility Location
  • End of Row or Adjacent to Seminar Area / Cafe
  • Boost your Presence

Event Data File

Give your marketing an instant boost
£ 100
00 plus vat
  • Available day after event
  • GDPR Compliant
  • Easy to use CSV format
  • Includes Email Addresses
  • Licensed for use for 180 days

Clickable Backlink

Enhance your SEO
£ 20
00 plus vat
  • Logo on website linked to your webpage
  • Enhance your website traffic
  • Can help you rank higher in search engines such as Google and Bing

Be a Speaker

Boost your reputation
£ 175
00 plus vat
  • Only available to booked exhibitors
  • Guaranteed 30 minute session
  • Promoted and Marketed by Us
  • All Audio & Visual Equipment Provided
  • No Sales Pitches Permitted
  • No Product Demo Sessions
  • Strictly No "Death by PowerPoint" !