SCVO The Gathering 2027
The Gathering, organised by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), is the largest free voluntary sector event in the UK. It brings together people working in and with charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to network, showcase their work and learn from each other.
When: Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 February 2027
Where: Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EE
Exhibition opening hours (official exhibitor information):
- Tuesday 2 February: 09:00–16:00
- Wednesday 3 February: 09:00–15:00
Doors open at 07:30 for exhibitors and event hosts. Visitor doors open at 09:00.
Delegate bookings open for SCVO members in December 2026 and for general booking in January 2027. Event host applications closed on 2 October. Exhibition spaces were listed as fully booked, with a waiting list at [email protected].
The programme of workshops and seminars will be published later. SCVO expects over 1,500 people per day and over 3,000 delegates across both days.
Official site: https://scvo.scot/the-gathering
Register for entry or booths
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Edinburgh - Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland