Exhibition stands at ExCeL London.

ExCeL London opened in November 2000 in London’s Royal Docks. It has around 100,000 m² of enclosed space, with two large column-free halls either side of a central boulevard that can be divided for different shows. The International Convention Centre at ExCeL opened in 2010.

ExCeL hosts some 400 events a year and around four million visitors. It is certified carbon neutral and was the first UK venue to achieve PAS 2060.

Address: Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL.

Getting there

Custom House station, at the western entrance, is served by the DLR and the Elizabeth line, about 12 minutes from central London. Prince Regent DLR serves the eastern entrance.

Shows at ExCeL

Trade shows at ExCeL include World Travel Market, DSEI, Bett, IFE, Infosecurity Europe, Tech Show London, Learning Technologies and Accountex.

Before you build

• Each show sets its own stand heights, rules and deadlines in its exhibitor manual. Custom and two-storey stands usually need plans and structural calculations approved well before build-up.
• Build-up and breakdown times are set by the organiser, so the stand has to be designed to go up and come down in the time allowed.
• Materials have to meet the fire safety standards set for the show, with certificates to prove it.