With 2012 set to be one of the most significant years for the UK events industry in recent times, the SECC (Scottish Exhibition and Conference Cente) is expecting a massive year across its conference, exhibition and live event businesses.

 On the conference side, the SECC will be hosting some of the most important medical learning and development events of the year, including the British Association of Urological Surgeons 2012 (25-28 June), the World Congress on Active Aging 2012 (13-17 August) the European Congress of Immunology (5-8 September) and Drug Therapy in HIV Infections 2012 (11-15 November). The venue will also play host to Digital 2012 (29-30 March), RenewableUK (30 October – 1 November) and Distripress 2012 (30 September – 3 October), celebrating the wealth of expertise found in these areas within the city.

 Meanwhile, within the exhibition halls, the SECC will be hosting up to 40 exhibitions in both consumer and trade markets. The venue is delighted to welcome a busy new year by introducing the new Holiday & Travel show (10-12 February) and the Fishing Exhibition (22-24 March) and also welcome back some favourites, including; The Scottish Caravan & Outdoor Leisure show (2-5 February), Emigrate Show (11-12 February), The Scottish Wedding Show (18 & 19 February), Model Rail Scotland (24-26 February), Hobbycrafts & Creative Stitches (8-11 March), The Scottish Bike Show (13-15 April), Girls Day Out 20-22 April) & The Scottish Baby Show (27-29 April).

 Added to another major year of live music within the venue, including One Direction, Snow Patrol, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Wanted, Florence & The Machine, JLS, Westlife, Blink 182, the SECC will once again be providing the very best events, entertainment and education in 2012.