Edinburgh Business Show

Thursday 1 April 2027, 10:00–14:00 at The Village Hotel Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Hashtag Events produces the UK’s premier business-to-business expos, designed to connect local enterprises, spark fresh opportunities, and accelerate regional economic growth. Whether you are looking to expand your network, source cutting-edge suppliers, or gain game-changing insights from industry leaders, our shows bring together hundreds of decision-makers under one roof. Join us for a high-impact day of dynamic networking, expert-led seminars, and hands-on business development—and take your next big leap forward.

Edinburgh Business Show returns to The Village Hotel Edinburgh on Thursday 8 October 2026, bringing businesses together for a focused day of face-to-face conversations, new ideas and practical commercial connections. The event runs from 10.00am until 2.00pm, making it straightforward to attend during the working day while still allowing useful time to explore the exhibition, meet suppliers and speak with other people from Edinburgh’s business community.

Edinburgh Business Show is designed for business owners, directors, managers, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to strengthen their local network or discover services that can support their next stage of growth. Visitors can meet exhibitors from a range of business sectors, compare potential suppliers and discuss their requirements directly. Instead of relying only on websites, telephone calls or email, delegates can ask detailed questions and quickly understand whether a product, service or working relationship may be a good fit.

A productive visit to Edinburgh Business Show starts with a little preparation. Consider the challenges or opportunities that matter most to your organisation, identify the types of expertise you would like to find and prepare a short introduction explaining what your business does. Bringing business cards or a simple digital way to exchange details can make follow-up easier. It is also worth allowing enough time to walk around the whole exhibition, as an unexpected conversation can be just as useful as a planned meeting.

Edinburgh Business Show also creates an accessible setting for people who are new to business networking. There is no need to arrive with a long list of appointments. Start by introducing yourself, explaining what brought you to the event and asking exhibitors or fellow visitors about their work. These simple conversations can reveal shared interests, useful local knowledge and opportunities for future collaboration.

For companies looking to exhibit, the event offers a direct way to present products and services to a business audience. Exhibitors can explain their offer in person, answer questions, gather feedback and begin relationships that can continue after the show. Standard and premium exhibition options are available, subject to remaining space, and the Eventflair booking information shows the current choices and what is included. Businesses considering a stand should think about the audience they want to meet, the message they want visitors to remember and the most useful next step after a conversation.

The Village Hotel Edinburgh provides a recognisable Edinburgh location for this in-person business event. Before travelling, visitors should check the latest journey information and allow time to arrive, register and settle in before beginning their conversations. Event details, availability and any published programme information should always be checked before the day, as these are the most reliable sources for current arrangements.

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• 10:30–11:15 B2B Networking — Colin McKeand, 26 Year Networker, Event Host, Speaker
  
• 11:30–12:00 The Speakers Edge Workshop — Danielle Drew, International Award-Winning Keynote Speaker | Public Speaking Coach | Co-Founder & CEO of Vocal Power
  
• 11:30–12:00 Stop being the best kept secret — Geoff Nicholson, Host of The UK Business IQ™ Podcast
  
• 12:15–12:45 AEO is the New SEO - A Group Discovery — Chris Glynn, AEO & SEO Guru
  
• 12:15–12:45 Getting Started with YouTube - A Growth Strategy — Des Dreckett, YouTube-Led Inbound Systems That Replace Referral Dependency
  
• 13:00–13:30 The Ultimate Linkedin Masterclass — Sam Rathling, Get B2B Clients from LinkedIn® in 90 Days
  
• 13:00–13:30 B2B Networking Session — Steven J Innes, Networking Host / MC / Events Compere / Secondary Income Expert
  

Hashtag Events organises Edinburgh Business Show as part of its programme of business-to-business exhibitions. The purpose is practical: to give local and regional businesses a place to meet, introduce what they do and explore opportunities with people they might not otherwise encounter during a normal working week.

Delegates can use the show to research suppliers, develop their professional network and gain a clearer view of the support available to businesses in and around Edinburgh. A useful approach is to choose two or three priorities before attending, then keep an open mind while walking around the event. Note the people you would like to contact again and make that follow-up specific. Referring to the conversation you had and suggesting a clear next step is more helpful than sending a general message days later.

Exhibitors can prepare by keeping their stand message clear and making it easy for visitors to understand who they help. A concise explanation, a relevant example and a thoughtful question often create a stronger conversation than trying to cover every service at once. Teams should also agree how enquiries will be recorded and followed up after Edinburgh Business Show, so promising contacts do not get lost when everyone returns to day-to-day work.

Edinburgh Business Show is intended to support genuine business conversations rather than simply collecting contact details. Whether you attend as a delegate or take an exhibition stand, the value comes from listening, asking useful questions and following through afterwards. Use the internal event links on this page to explore other Hashtag Events business shows, review business events in Scotland and check the latest information for exhibitors and visitors. Registration is currently open, but availability can change, so complete the appropriate booking process once you have decided how you want to take part.

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