Delegates and exhibitors have under one month to secure their spot at the show, which saw over 7,500 visitors from the food, drink, hospitality, tourism and retail industries descend on the SEC in 2023. To register, and for more information, please visit https://www.scothot.co.uk/.  

Celebrating its 52nd year, ScotHot is Scotland’s only trade event that offers an ‘unmissable opportunity’ for visitors to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration as well as learn about the latest trends from across the industry.

The full lineup for the show has now been announced, with Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands set to officially open the show with an address at 10:30am on Wednesday 26th February.

The Spotlight Stage, run in partnership with the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) will highlight the latest trends and innovations shaping the sector’s future, with conversations ranging from the world of Michelin, sustainability, maximising profitability and entrepreneurship.  

Guest contributors will include Chefs Lorna McNee, Gary Maclean, Julie Lin and Dean Banks, chief executive of HIT Scotland David Cochrane and Rebecca Brooks, chair of the Scottish Tourism Alliance and UKinbound, to name a few.

Other highlights at the show include the Scottish Culinary Championships incorporating the Scottish Chef of the Year competition, Culinary Arts, the Skills Arena and Live Theatre, as well as Liquid Academy Live and the Great Taste Market.

Toby Wand, managing director of 365 Events, the team behind ScotHot25, said: “We have lined up another excellent schedule this year which is set to be informative, fun and, engaging covering all sectors of hospitality, food & drink, retail and tourism. With the show approaching, now is the time to book your spot and start planning what sessions to attend, exhibitors to chat to and products to try.”