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The QEII Centre celebrates five decades at the heart of London’s event industry
World-renowned conference, events and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, marking five decades at the heart of London’s thriving events industry.
A triple win for The QEII Centre at Eventex Awards
The venue, which reported exceptional growth in sales for the last financial year, won Gold in the Venue Event Team category, silver for Large Venue, and bronze in the City Venue category.
The QEII Centre reports record growth for third year running
World-renowned conference, events and exhibition venue The QEII Centre has reported an exceptional growth in sales for the third year in a row, with revenue just under £1 million ahead of this time last year.
The QEII Centre Appoints Coralie Wood as General Manager for QEII Taste
The world-renowned QEII Centre today announced the appointment of Coralie Wood as the new General Manager for its QEII Taste catering operation, delivered by its long-standing partner, Levy. Coralie brings 15 years of exceptional hospitality and events expertise,...
Latest Blogs
From Paper Registrations to Digital Experiences: An Insider’s View of the Events Industry
As the QEII Centre marks its 40th anniversary, Caroline Windsor, Associations Director at TFI Lodestar, reflects on four decades of change in the events industry. From paper registrations and manual planning to digital experiences and global connectivity, she shares how conferences have evolved while highlighting the enduring value of collaboration, partnership and face-to-face networking.
Bold Foundations Behind the Scenes: Life Behind the Control Room Doors
At the heart of every successful event is a team of people working tirelessly behind the scenes to turn ideas into reality. As part of our Dare to Be Bold campaign, we’re shining a spotlight on the individuals whose expertise, quick thinking and dedication help create exceptional experiences every day.
Gala dinners – Think big to create showstopping events
The QEII Centre is encouraging event organisers to be bold with their event planning to make a big impression, and with gala dinners rising in popularity, Event Manager, Emilie Graham, shares her advice to help planners create truly showstopping events.
The Unsung Hero: Roberto Goncalves
Roberto Goncalves originally started his career in catering before joining the QEII Centre in 1989. He explains: “My brother Tony was the back-of-house head porter at the time, and there was a job opening for a silver catering attendant at the same organisation.
Latest Case Studies
QS Reimagine Education case study – The QEII Centre
The QEII Centre was chosen for its prestigious central London location, directly opposite Westminster Abbey – an iconic setting that attracts senior academic leaders, policymakers, and global delegates.
The QEII Centre wows with bold Summer Showcase
Leading London conference and events venue, The QEII Centre, dazzled planners and agents at its latest summer showcase event, encouraging them to Dare to be Bold with their creative event design.
Chefs’ Table Culinary Event at The QEII Centre Raises Over £40,000 for Hospitality Action
In May, The QEII Centre was transformed into a 300-seater restaurant for Chefs’ Table, creating a showstopping event in aid of the charity Hospitality Action.
The Beauty Beat at The QEII Centre
On 2-3 November 2024, The QEII Centre was the host venue for the third edition of The Beauty Beat, the UK’s only luxury beauty event dedicated to Women of Colour and Black beauty.