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Unveiling the hidden gems that elevate London as a premier events destination.
London is the top European destination for meetings and events according to the American Express GBT Meetings & Events 2024 Global Forecast. It’s perhaps no surprise that the city is one of the biggest players on the international meetings and events stage.
How to Maximise Event Networking Opportunities
When it comes to attending an event, networking is one of the key drivers as it enables delegates to make new connections and come away with new ideas and opportunities. For some attendees, the success of an event will be judged on the number of contacts made, so it is essential that the event provides the tools to make this happen.
Choosing a Venue and How it Can Make Your Event an Experience
Events are an essential business tool, as they are an effective way to demonstrate products and services but also facilitate business relationships and forge new connections, so how do you create a memorable event experience that stands out from the crowd?
Surrounding Heritage and Views From the QEII Centre
Whilst many of the buildings have longstanding cultural heritage and symbolism, the views from the QEII Centre contrast the historic with the modern, taking in some of London’s newest and finest architectural developments, such as the Shard and the London Eye.
Meet Our New Joiners
Over the last twelve months, the QEII Centre has successfully recruited several new faces across the business. The new team members have come from a mix of backgrounds, including the events industry and have settled in really well alongside our knowledgeable, experienced staff teams.
Catching up With Team QEII in 2022
We put the spotlight on our business development team, who have had a busy year reconnecting with colleagues, peers and suppliers in person. The team cover key markets, including the UK, Europe and North America and have absolutely loved being back at domestic and...
Reasons to Choose the QEII Centre
Getting the venue choice right is an integral part of setting up an event for success. At the QEII Centre, we understand this and work in partnership with our clients from the proposal to event day, which is reflected in the excellent feedback we have received from...
Why London Should Host your Next Event?
Selecting a venue is possibly the most significant decision an event organiser must make. Choose the right venue and it will be full to capacity. So how do you ensure you get the right venue? Selecting the right location will go a long way towards delivering the...
Dan Blyghton Retirement
We wish a fond farewell and happy retirement to our longest serving member of staff, Head of Security, Dan Blyghton who has been at the QEII right from the start. His keen eye for detail, keeping up with the latest trends and dry sense of humour have all been key to...