The European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
(EAGE) Annual Conference and Exhibition has delivered an estimated £13.2m economic
impact to Aberdeen.
The conference and exhibition, which took place at P&J Live
from 8-11 June, welcomed more than 6,000 participants and 200 exhibitors to the
Scottish City.
Attended by geoscientists, engineers, academics, industry
leaders, innovators, exhibitors and students from around the world, with wider activities
taking place over six days, the 87th EAGE Annual Conference and
Exhibition also created a strong education and community legacy, organisers
said.
An EAGE Outreach Day welcomed more than 200
children from 11 schools for interactive learning sessions focused on careers
in geoscience and engineering, helping young people connect classroom
learning with future opportunities in the energy, science and technology
sectors.
Hotels across the city were full, with restaurants, bars,
transport providers, local suppliers and the wider visitor economy reporting a
strong upturn in trading.
The event also supported local employment through P&J
Live’s delivery team, with 5,500 hours provided to casual staff during the
build, live event and breakdown period.
Laura Wilson, head of Aberdeen Convention Bureau said: “EAGE
Annual 2026 is a powerful example of what can be achieved when the whole
destination works together. Aberdeen Convention Bureau, P&J Live, the
city’s academic and industry partners, hotels and local stakeholders all played
a role in presenting Aberdeen as the right home for this event.
“The result was a conference that delivered immediate
economic value and long-term destination profile. Business events are
high-value, highly measurable forms of tourism, and EAGE has shown how they can
support the visitor economy while also strengthening Aberdeen’s reputation in
priority sectors.”
