London has unrivalled experience hosting large events in unique venues and iconic settings. Its rich history of business and culture has inspired people from all around the world.
Hosting your next corporate event in London allows delegates to experience an open, thriving and invigorating city – the perfect backdrop for innovation, collaboration and fresh thinking.
The London ecosystem
London is a city of creatives who blend industries such as finance, esports, adtech, fashtech and retailtech, and conference venues in London can cater for any industry. It also has world-class life sciences as an anchor of the UK’s Golden Triangle with Oxford and Cambridge.
The UK capital has leading expertise across many sectors and is:
An epicentre of finance and professional services
In 2023, the UK recorded a trade surplus of £100.7bn in financial services. It plays a key role in areas like international lending, currency exchange, insurance and fintech. The UK is also a leader in green finance, pension management and legal services, attracting significant international investment.[1]
London leads this trend. It’s a key private and investment banking centre, with many international banks like Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan operating in the city.
The capital is a leader in sustainable finance. In 2024, more than 488 active sustainable bonds were listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), which raised approximately £218bn.
The city also hosts more than 170 foreign banks or branches and has a 43% share of the global market for specialty insurance risk classes, including marine and energy.
A top city for startups
London has the largest developer population in Europe, with unique depth across fintech, AI, blockchain and cybersecurity.
With London again voted as a top global ecosystem in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 (GSER 2024) [2], it’s a city packed with startup opportunities. Since 2022, London has ranked joint second with New York (behind Silicon Valley), and the UK capital offers endless options to host corporate events for startups and beyond.
A smart city
In 2024, London came second in Europe in the ProptechOS Smart City Index [3]. This means it scored highly in tech infrastructure and connectivity metrics, and sustainability, making it a city with strong credentials for corporate meeting and event venues.
London scored 79.9% for smart infrastructure features, including internet connectivity and technological infrastructure, highlighting its suitability for London corporate events and conferences.
Demonstrating technology growth
Over the past 10 years, London's technology sector has grown from $70bn in 2014 to $621.5bn in 2023 [4], making it Europe's top tech hub. The city now has more than 100 unicorns. Plus, venture capital investment has surged by 800% to reach a total of $107bn, with $12bn invested just in 2023.
Iconic landmarks as corporate meeting venues
Whether your corporate event in London is large or more intimate, some famous London venues are available to make an event even more memorable. Event venues in London include the BAFTA’s headquarters in the capital’s West End, the substantial Excel London located in the Docklands, and the QEII Centre in the heart of Westminster.
In 2023, the UK's top two most visited tourist attractions were the London-based British Museum and the Natural History Museum [5]. You can combine culture and business and elevate your event by hosting your London corporate events at these top attractions.
For sports lovers, there are sporting London conference venues such as The Hurlingham Club, the Great Hall at Chelsea Football Club, the Grand Hall at Wembley and the H Club at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
I've run corporate meetings and conferences throughout the world. London is the most efficient, reliable and flexible host city. It's simply outstanding every time.Jane Broon
Corporate event planner
The London corporate events welcome
The London Convention Bureau team is here to help you create a world-class experience for your delegates. Corporate events in London have the potential to be outstanding, and we make finding the best venues, hotels and activities for your event easy. We can also connect you with specialists who can help organise your event.
Our support:
- Sourcing London conference venues and hotels.
- Free, impartial advice about corporate meeting venues, hotels, professional conference organisers and destination management companies.
- Group housing and citywide accommodation.
- Site inspection, planning and execution.
- Visa and ETA guidance plus VAT.
- Sector specific information.
- Planning a sustainable event.
- Creative ideas for delegate activities, entertainment and team building.
- Travel advice and group discounts on travel across London.
- Incentive ideas for clients.
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