London is one of
the world’s premier business hubs. A place where people regularly meet from all
over the world, and as such, a city where people need to have access to world
class conference facilities for a variety of occasions.
London certainly does not disappoint. Here is a run
down of 10 of the city’s top conference venues that host a variety of events
throughout the year.
1. The O2
The O2 is the world’s most popular venue. With venue spaces of a variety
of size it can host large conferences and exhibitions as well as smaller
intimate parties and meetings in rooms off of the main arena, which are perfect
for breakout areas at a large event. It is also within a couple of miles of London CityAirport,
perfect for international travellers.
2.One
Moorgate Place
This is an historic building with bundles of
character situated in the heart of the City. If you are looking to impress
those who have a love of great architecture then One Moorgate Place is a
fantastic venue that can house conferences for up to a couple of hundred.
3. The
British Library
The British Library is not only the national
library of the United Kingdom but also one of the world’s greatest
academic institutions. Situated next to Kings Cross St Pancras, fantastic for
access to Europe via
Eurostar, it houses a number of meeting and conference rooms.
4.
Kensington Conference & Events Centre
Situated in South West London, this
conference centre has spaces available for a variety of events of many sizes,
and also provides easy access to London’s prime museum district in South
Kensington.
5. The
Barbican
The Barbican, situated in the heart of the
City, is Europe’s largest multi-arts and conference
venue. It has a variety of rooms ideal for everything from board meetings to
exhibitions, including a large theatre that can seat hundreds.
6. ILEC
Conference Centre
This conference centre is one of the largest
hotel venues in West London. Not only does it house a number
of its own meeting and conference rooms, but is also located next to Earl’s
Court Exhibition Centre.
7. ExCel
One of the largest and most flexible spaces
in the UK, and London’s only International Convention Centre, ExCel is located
in East London near the city’s tech hub, and is a great space for forward
thinking tech events.
8. Earl’s Court
Earl’s Court has a number of conference and
meeting rooms that can be used for conferences large and small. The main hall,
the largest venue in West London, has a capacity for up to 20,000,
and the smaller halls and rooms are ideal for catering for numbers in the low
hundreds.
9. Queen
Elizabeth II Conference Centre
With seven rooms catering for audiences of up
of up to 1,000, the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre is a flexible venue
capable of hosting a variety of conference styles. Situated in Westminster adjacent
to the House of Parliament, it is a fantastic location to attract visitors to
one of London’s
most historic areas.
10. Imperial CollegeLondon
Recently rated the 5th best university in the world, Imperial
College London houses numerous large event spaces in stunning architectural
surroundings. Situated in London’s museum district in South Kensington, this venue is perfect for
those looking to bring an academic feel to their conference.
These are just a few suggestions for
conference venues in London.
Naturally there are plenty more to choose from, each offering its own unique
experience and surroundings, fit for any conference style or theme.
Bio: Jonathan is writing on behalf of Virtual Venue
Visit, which provides video tours of top conference venues for event
professionals to browse from their desks.
