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Venue information
Join us in Edinburgh on February 4th 2025 for Kortext LIVE. Learn more about the venue and transport below and secure your spot – places are limited!
Kortext LIVE 2025 – hosted at Microsoft offices
All three of our upcoming Kortext LIVE events are being hosted at Microsoft offices, as part of our partnership with them.
Our Edinburgh event will be hosted at Waverley Gate, a stunning and contemporary office space in the heart of the city.
Find out all you need about getting there below.
Getting to Waverley Gate
Looking to attend Kortext LIVE in Edinburgh, or already have your space reserved? Use the information below to find out how best to reach the venue on 4th February 2025.
By car
Waverley Gate is situated in the east end of Edinburgh and can be approached from North Bridge or Queen Street. Car Parking at Microsoft Scotland is limited to 3 parking spaces for day-day staff. All visitors can use St James’s car park or Greenside which are both within walking distance to the office (approx. 200 yards).
By rail or bus
Microsoft Edinburgh is based at WaverleyGate, which is situated by Waverley Train Station and Waverley Bridge for buses. The offices are within walking distance from either of these transport hubs.
Nearest airports
Edinburgh Airport is half an hour from the Microsoft Scotland office. Either airport bus or taxi will take you to the office directly from the airport, but this can take longer than 30 minutes during peak traffic.
Nearby accommodation
Looking to stay overnight when you attend our Kortext LIVE event? Here are some suggested hotels you can use in the local area.
Leonardo Royal
4 minute walk
Hilton
5 minute walk
Premier Inn
8 minute walk
Plan your own journey
Prefer to plan your own journey, or are simply more local to this event? Use the Google map below to get directions to Microsoft’s Waverley Gate offices in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Register your place at Kortext LIVE – Edinburgh
Secure your seat at an unmissable event, exclusively for senior HE leaders. Visit our registration page today and select our Edinburgh event, hosted at Microsoft offices.
Alternatively, use the other buttons below to access the full event agenda for Edinburgh, or to read the profiles of those who will be speaking.