The SEC works with some of the best organisers to deliver great events, and across our blog series, we get to know them better and use their expertise to gain industry insight.
In our blog series “A wee chat with…” the SEC has a quick-fire Q&A with event professionals to get an insight into their working life and their event, plus getting their views on Glasgow and the venue.
From trading card collectors and tabletop gamers to horror enthusiasts and comic book fans, audiences are increasingly seeking experiences tailored to their interests rather than broad, generalised entertainment.
This March, Model Rail Scotland celebrated 60 years since its first exhibition in 1966 – and 40 years as a resident of our venue. To mark the double anniversary, we sat down with Ian Porteous, Exhibition Manager, to talk memories, milestones, and what keeps the "friendly show" on track.
From protective gloves to time machines, from cutting-edge fitness challenges to ancient Egyptian tombs, the SEC has become a place where exhibitions truly offer something for everyone.From protective gloves to time machines, from cutting-edge fitness challenges to ancient Egyptian tombs, the SEC has become a place where exhibitions truly offer something for everyone.
Promoting a successful exhibition is a multi-faceted challenge. To cut through the noise and attract a committed audience, event planners need a structured approach that moves from strategy to execution, ensuring no opportunity is missed.
We caught up with some of the organisers who’ve helped define Glasgow’s events story. These include Darren Brechin, Divisional Director at Media 10 Ltd; Simon Burns, CEO of ICHF Media Group; and Ian Porteous from The Association of Model Railway Societies in Scotland (AMRSS), to hear their thoughts on what lies ahead.
This year marks an exciting new chapter for Glasgow's streetwear scene as Crepe City - Europe's premier sneaker and streetwear experience - prepares for its SEC debut on 12 October 2025.
When planning an exhibition, the venue plays a pivotal role in shaping the event’s success. We’ve spoken to our award-winning Exhibitions Team and have come up with some of the key questions you’ll want to ask as an event organiser when you’re considering your next exhibition venue.
With 40 years of experience under our belts, the team at the SEC has seen first-hand how exhibitions have evolved to meet new opportunities and challenges. Drawing on wider industry discussions and insights, these are some of the key trends anticipated to shape the future of exhibitions from 2025 onwards.
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, we sat down for a wee chat with Breda Cruickshank, Head of Exhibition Sales at SEC, and Angela Smith, SEC Head of New Business.
On September 21st, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) was buzzing with excitement as it hosted an eclectic mix of events: Horror-Con Scotland, Scotland's Strongest Man 2024, Monster Jam Ramped Up!, the Dentistry Scotland Show, and The Wolfe Tones concert.
Bringing Europe’s largest indoor funfair to life year on year isn’t all fun and games – but the IRN-BRU Carnival, organised by QD Events, has been doing just that with huge success.
It’s been just over a year since Colin Hartley took on the role of Director of Operations at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). We sat down with him to chat about his first year, his vision for the future, and what keeps him motivated both inside and outside the office. Here's what he had to say.
At the SEC, we're always looking to champion the future of event management and love supporting ambitious individuals. In this case, we wanted to take the time to speak with Jordan Gorman, who turned his passion for trading cards into a Scottish-focused event, using the SEC to host his annual exhibition.
As a marketing team, we take great satisfaction in seeing tickets sell, profiles being raised, and products being launched successfully as a result of our activations.
We caught up for a wee chat to get Nick’s top tips for regionalising a show. Nick Noble, Event Director at Future, has led the Homebuilding & Renovating Show for 30 years. They currently run in 7 locations including at the SEC, having first partnered with us in 2004.
For us, collaborative working with our clients has always been a point of pride. Our incredible event management team knows this more than most, working as an extension of our clients’ teams day in day out to deliver events that keep the hugely diverse range of audiences in Scotland flocking back to the SEC’s halls.
The SEC is privileged to support a huge variety of sectors through our incredible roster of events, but we’re equally as passionate about our place in Glasgow and the broader Scottish community. Our home city is a huge part of what makes us special, and we like to give back to it whenever we can.
At the SEC, our commitment to our clients is a source of pride, evident in our longstanding partnerships with many of them. One such relationship is with the Country Living Fair, an event that has chosen our campus as its host venue since 2004.
