Business Support Projects News & Blog Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members. When supplying images please ensure that you have the correct and necessary permissions to pass these on to us for our use. Any charges incurred by the Chamber regarding unauthorised use of images which have been supplied by members/PR companies will be charged back to the company by the Chamber. Make this Christmas out of this world — tickets for Capital Sci-Fi Con 2026 in aid of CHAS now on sale! Posted: 15th December 2025 Sci-fi fans across Scotland and beyond are being encouraged to share the magic of fandom and all things “geek” this Christmas by snapping up tickets for Capital Sci-Fi Con 2026 in support of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). The unmissable event, which attracts thousands of fans each year, is once again taking place at Edinburgh Corn Exchange over the weekend of February 21 and 22. Organisers are promising an action-packed weekend of celebrity guests, cosplay, and immersive experiences, all in aid of CHAS. One of the star attractions already confirmed for 2026 is Deadpool and Wolverine star Dogpool, whose real name is Peggy. The charismatic canine with the distinctive look captured hearts across the UK when she won the title of the UK’s Ugliest Dog in 2023, quickly making her a beloved figure, both online and offline. Peggy’s fame skyrocketed when she landed the role of Dogpool alongside Ryan Reynolds the following year in the Deadpool and Wolverine movie. The popular pugese will join actor Luke Pasqualino, known for his roles in Skins, Rivals, Snatch and The Musketeers, Popular voice actors Rich Keeble and Maxence Cazorla from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Nola Klopp from Murder Drones who is also a singer and songwriter, will also be in attendance to greet fans. Every ticket purchased helps the charity provide essential care and support for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families, The event has raised an incredible £484,014.62 since 2016 when it was originally set up by West Lothian volunteer fundraiser and community superhero, Keith Armour. CHAS now runs Capital Sci-Fi Con itself although Keith is still involved in an advisory capacity along with a committee of dedicated volunteers. Props for next year’s event include replicas from fandoms such as Stranger Things, Harry Potter and Alien. There will also be a dedicated gaming room with an which includes a Super Mario section. For younger guests there will be famous cartoon mascots such as Sonia and Stitch, Minions and Moana. There will also be a Little Mermaid throne and dinosaur inflatables. Con guests have the chance to sign up to the LEGO Walk Challenge on the Sunday which involves walking barefoot across LEGO in aid of CHAS. There will also be a spectacular range of trader stalls and artist areas with a large show floor for the perfect shopping experience for everyone across all fandoms. Laura Campbell, Head of Community Fundraising and Retail at CHAS said, “We are delighted to be bringing CHAS’s Sci-Fi Con back to Edinburgh for an 11th year. “It has become such a well-loved event across all fandoms and attracts thousands of visitors from all over Scotland and beyond. The main attraction every year is of course the star guests, and we always endeavour to bring a variety of exciting names from movies, TV and gaming. We are excited to announce Dogpool, Luke, , Rich, Maxence and Nola as our first guests for next year. There will be many more famous faces which will be announced in the coming weeks ahead of the event on our Capital Sci-Fi Con website and Facebook page . “Our Con truly is the best place to celebrate all things pop culture. As well as having the chance to meet your heroes, get an item signed or a photo, many guests will also appear live on stage so you’ll get to hear directly about their new projects and previous roles. This is why tickets to this event would make an excellent present for a Sci-Fi obsessed loved one this Christmas while raising funds for vulnerable children supported by CHAS at the same time.” To find out more about Capital Sci-Fi Con 2025 and buy tickets visit: https://www.capitalscificon.com/tickets.html Back to blog list Business Comment Business Comment is the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce’s bi-monthly magazine. It provides insight on Edinburgh’s vibrant business community, with features on the city’s key sectors, interviews with leading figures and news on new business developments in the capital. Source: https://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/make-this-christmas-out-of-this-world-tickets-for-capital-sci-fi-con-2026-in-aid-of-chas-now-on-sale/