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Bold Foundations Behind the Scenes: Dispatches from the Loading Bay
Go behind the scenes at the QEII Centre and meet Wayne Shaw, who has overseen the Loading Bay for 12 years. Discover how careful planning, quick thinking and in-depth knowledge of the building help keep deliveries moving and events running seamlessly.
The Art of Hosting Large-Scale Events in Central London
Planning an event for 1,000+ delegates? Discover how the QEII Centre combines flexible spaces, expert teams, in-house AV and catering to deliver seamless large-scale events in central London.
More Than a Venue: Make Your Event Unmistakably Yours
Discover how the QEII Centre’s flexible spaces and creative branding opportunities can help you transform your event into an unforgettable, unmistakably yours experience.
Dare to Be Bold: Creating Energy Through Event Design
Discover how bold event design can create energy, encourage connection and boost engagement, with flexible spaces and layouts designed around your event objectives.
Danilo Barbagallo: I cook for up to 2,500 people at a time, here’s why I still treat every plate like a restaurant dish
Executive Chef Danilo Barbagallo of the QEII Centre emphasizes delivering restaurant-quality dishes at large-scale events by prioritizing team training, seasonal and sustainable sourcing, creative menu evolution and meticulous planning. and quality control.
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.
The QEII Centre reports biggest year-on-year increase in AI-focused events
AI events are becoming a major growth sector for The QEII Centre, with AI-focused events increasing by 25% year on year. From healthcare and finance to legal and technology, the London venue is seeing growing demand for events exploring the opportunities, risks and future of artificial intelligence.
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.