ExCeL Exhibition Centre
Summary
ExCeL London (Exhibition Centre London) is an exhibitions and conference centre in the London Borough of Newham, England. It is located on a 100-acre site on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, between Canary Wharf and London City Airport. The centre was built by Sir Robert McAlpine, opened in November 2000, and in May 2008, was acquired by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company. Phase II was completed on 1st May 2010. This £164m expansion increased ExCeL's event space by 50% (to nearly 100,000m²) and added further meeting space, banqueting facilities and event space. The extension also includes a flexible 5,000 seat International Conference Centre.The Royal Victoria Dock closed to commercial traffic in 1981 but it is still accessible to shipping.
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WiFi Access and Wireless Connectivity Discussed at #Confex2013 & #LE2013
The subject of of WiFi access in event venues has been a particularly well-discsussed topic in recent months. Gathering a panel of experts at Confex, Chris Skeith from the ESSA & AEV has hosted a session looking at ‘Staying Connected – Working Wireless’. Graham Cove, Director of WiFi for mobile operator EE, began by presenting some [.
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PLASA London 2013: Free for First 5000
PLSASPLASA London launches its first show at ExCeL London today with free entry for the first 5000 people to register via its new website. Taking place on 6-9 October 2013, the new name, new venue, and new autumn dateline aren’t the only changes afoot for the industry-owned event. PLASA CEO Matthew Griffiths explains: “This year [.
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PLASA London 2013 Prepares for Launch
The PLASA Show, a driving force in the development and promotion of the professional entertainment technology industry for over 35 years, is preparing to launch the most important edition in the show’s history this Friday 15th March 2013. Taking place at ExCeL London for the first time this year, the show will open under its [.
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Exclusive Q&A with Murray Ellis, MD, National Boat Shows
The London Boat Show is one of the city’s most well known exhibitions, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. The show moved from Earls Court to ExCel in 2004 to take advantage of the new venue’s waterfront location, allowing the show to actually feature a regatta. However, with the show taking place in [.
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Arena Group Sponsors Brand Activation Arena At Live Experience 2013
The Arena Group is co-sponsoring the Brand Activation Arena with media sponsor Event Magazine at Live Experience, 19th - 21st March at ExCeL. The Brand Activation Arena features a free to attend education programme of case studies from top event agencies discussing their latest experiential campaigns. Arena Seating and Structures managing director Grahame Muir comments: “We’re delighted to [.
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Leaders from the Olympics, RPM, Sense and Mission all set to speak at Live Experience Expo 2013
Live Experience invites events professionals from across the UK to take a behind the scenes tour of the biggest events from 2012 and to come with speakers from London 2012 alongside leading brand specialists including Sense, Mission and RPM. The programme will be presented in two theatres within the shows confines, the Live Experience Theatre [.
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All aboard the good ship ISES – Gallery
ISES members, industry peers and P-PR’s Jackie Phillipson came together at ExCeL London on Wednesday night 16 Jan for the latest ISESTALKS live event. Delegates were offered a tour of the Tullett Prebon Boat Show and a special champagne reception at the Sunseeker VIP lounge before a tour of a luxurious 53 Portofino boat.
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Get On Board As ISEStalks Comes To Excel London
Join ISES UK and leading industry speakers for the latest ISESTALKS live event and entry to one of the UK’s leading consumer exhibitions the Tullett Prebon Boat Show, at ExCeL London on Wednesday 16 January. Bringing together ISES members and creative industry suppliers, the event will hear from The Special Event and International ISES President [.
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NOEA News Roundup January 2013
The National Outdoor Events Association has started its new year with an impressive diary of events during the first quarter. With a mixture of trade shows and conferences, the association will be supporting its members and promoting its own services as it interacts with professionals from the UK and abroad.
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International Confex launches Hotel Lobby feature for 2013 event
International Confex has launched its first ever Hotel Lobby for the 2013 show next March. The new feature will provide a focused area for buyers to see a variety of the very best properties showcasing their meetings and events products. The Hotel Lobby will have three separate sections tailored to UK, international or luxury products.
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