# Event Details - **Event Name**: SSDA Annual Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready for a day packed with inspiration, ideas, discussions and networking at the SSDA Annual Conference 2026!About this EventSSDA Annual Conference 2026Date: Wednesday the 11th March, 2026Location: Dumfries Baptist Church, Gilbrae Road, DumfriesCome join us at the SSDA Annual Conference 2026 for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and engaging sessions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to tourism, this event is perfect for anyone interested in the South of Scotland's visitor economy. Don't miss out on this chance to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8606dea0-9878-11f0-a1e1-b577b99d0cc2-rimg-w1048-h740-dc5b6378-gmir.jpg 'This has been fantastic, a great selection of speakers and real energy in the room' https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8642fd40-9878-11f0-9481-dd9a5a29cc74-rimg-w1200-h731-dc17191c-gmir.jpg 'It was my first time at the SSDA event and we had a great time. Congratulations to you and the team for laying on such a fantastic event.’ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/86e1ae40-9878-11f0-9b68-37d95bc40b5a-rimg-w1142-h740-dc302b2f-gmir.jpg 'Great event and I hope fam trip went well. I've never really explored the South of Scotland but you have inspired me to do so’ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dumfries/ssda-annual-conference-2026/100001513022112869 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 325.73, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Dumfries - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Dumfries Baptist Church - **lat**: 55.064552 - **long**: -3.584249 - **full address**: Dumfries Baptist Church, Gillbrae Road, Dumfries, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SSDA Annual Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a7711d36c588e765a6b475a6c261b2a8d804889a2321fba7b7991d352f42aef6-rimg-w1200-h670-dc2e2b2b-gmir.jpg?v=1758630401 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SSDA Annual Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** SSDA Annual Conference 2026 takes place on Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Dumfries Baptist Church, Gillbrae Road, Dumfries, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for SSDA Annual Conference 2026? - **A:** Tickets for SSDA Annual Conference 2026 are priced at GBP 326 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird SSDA Core (& above) member - inc VATGBP 45 + GBP 4 feeAvailableEarly bird basic member & non member - inc VATGBP 69 + GBP 6 feeAvailableFREE Bus Transport to & from the Scottish BordersFreeAvailableBasic members & non members (inc VAT)GBP 77 + GBP 7 feeAvailableCore & partner members (inc VAT)GBP 49 + GBP 4 feeAvailableBespoke member 2 for 1 entry (Inc VAT)GBP 25 + GBP 3 feeAvailablePop Up Banner Space (Inc VAT)GBP 60 + GBP 5 feeAvailableExhibitor table (inc VAT)GBP 326 + GBP 26 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing SSDA Annual Conference 2026? - **A:** SSDA Annual Conference 2026 is organized by The SSDA Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SSDA Annual Conference 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dumfries, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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With a focus on place-making, people, digital capability and sustainability, the ambition of SSDA is to make the South a top tourism destination, offer a world-class visitor experience and drive multi-million pound growth in tourism spend.We want our local sector to thrive and prosper and so our key priorities in the coming months will be:• Establishing ‘Scotland Starts Here’ as the destination brand for the region, developing short and long term marketing plans targeting both domestic and international visitors. • Engaging members on a local level and working closely with the industry on recovery, product development, business readiness and future workforce education• Strategic destination development planning, focused on understanding the region’s longer term needs to inform capital and infrastructure investments• Working actively with local communities to demonstrate the value of the tourism sector and to cement its part in the place-making activity of the South• Working closely with South of Scotland Enterprise and representing the needs of the industry amongst local and national governmentsSSDA is supported by South of Scotland Enterprise Agency, South of Scotland Enterprise Partnership, VisitScotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council and Scottish Borders Council and also received funding from the former South of Scotland Enterprise Partnership." } ] } ] ```