How our London Exhibition Spaces Inspire Interaction

There’s nothing more frustrating for exhibition sponsors than low-level interaction with delegates. That’s why Convene ensures the expo spaces within our portfolio of brands, which includes etc.venues, are adjacent to conference rooms rather than on a separate floor. By anticipating the needs of expo attendees when designing our venues, our spaces are set up to encourage delegates to spend time  circulating the stands and connecting with sponsors. Here are a few other smart ways Convene venues support greater engagement among expo attendees.

Unlimited Snack and Beverage Stations to Encourage Interaction 

Our attendees love our unlimited snacks and beverages available at our Nourish snack bars and “Coffee Points” throughout our spaces.  Our sponsors also appreciate  being able to mix and chat with delegates at these high-footfall focal points

Lunchtime is Synonymous with Networking Time

More interactions between sponsors on their stands and attendees can be had during our standing buffet-style lunches in the exhibition area. Nothing encourages conversations and connections better than chatting over some of our executive chefs’ freshly prepared cuisine.

Greater Branding Opportunities

Throughout the exhibition space, we have designated branding areas – including various pillars, walls, windows - and sometimes even our artwork - can be adapted to ensure the whole floor has consistent themes to encourage delegates to search them out.

Increased Footfall for Stands

By locating our exhibition space as a thoroughfare between the entrance and the plenary, the plenary and the breakout areas, and between the show and the washrooms, we increase traffic passing exhibitors’ stands.

Tips to Remember When Picking Your Next Exhibition Space

When planning a conference and exhibition, one of the most important aspects is understanding how many stands a space can accommodate. Fortunately, the Convene portfolio of brands has created 3D interactive plans of all our conference venues in London. These plans include a layout with 3m x 2m exhibition stands so you can quickly see the most effective use of the space for your upcoming conference. We also include all the dimensions of our rooms in case you need a bespoke exhibition or installation.

If you want to experience the venue as a delegate, you can use our 360 degree tours on each of our location pages to explore the whole venue.

Alternatively, get in touch with one of our expert team to arrange a site visit.

Top Exhibition Spaces in London

We have compiled a quick reference guide to our top London exhibition spaces, outlining the main conference room and its adjacent exhibition space. We have also included the exhibition area in square feet and the approximate number of stands it can accommodate.

etc.venues County Hall, Waterloo

etc.venues County Hall boasts 68,000 square-feet of space over two floors and has been used in its entirety for business and consumer trade shows due to its convenient location and breathtaking views. There are two dedicated conference and exhibition solutions for large conferences:

• County Suite and Thames Suite – offers a conference room for up to 400 and an exhibition and networking space of 7,300 square-feet which can accommodate 54 stands.
• Waterloo Suite and Knights Lounge – offers a conference room for 330 and exhibition and networking space of 2,370 square-feet which can accommodate 14 stands.

etc.venues 200 Aldersgate, St Paul’s

etc.venues 200 Aldersgate, St Paul’s has three different conference and expo solutions across two floors. The total space of 26,000 square-feet can be combined or used in three exclusive options:

• North Wing – Premium Suite and Galleria – offers a conference room for up to 400 and an expo space of 5,700 square-feet which can hold up to 24 stands.
• Upper Ground Floor – offers Creative 1 for 350 theatre style and Creative 2 & 3 as an expo of 2,045 square-feet for up to 12 stands.
• South Wing – Impressive Suite and St Paul’s Lounge – this can be used for smaller conferences with up to six sponsors using pop ups.

Convene 155 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street

If you are looking to host a trade fair in the City of London then Convene 155 Bishopsgate, situated next to Liverpool Street Station, is the ideal venue for you. The new addition of a second floor with an extra 20,000 square-feet of space now doubles its size to 40,000 square-feet. Both floors can be hired exclusively with a single floor of 20,000 square-feet.

• Broadgate Suite and Galleria – offers a conference room for up to 600 and a trade show space of 8,535 square-feet which can hold up to 48 stands.
• First floor - offers space for up to 100 exhibition stands using the combination of all five meeting rooms and the Galleria.
• Second floor - offers space for up to 51 exhibition stands.

Convene 133 Houndsditch, Liverpool Street

One of our largest conference and exhibition venues in the City of London, Convene 133 Houndsditch, Liverpool Street, offers two floors totaling over 42,000 square-feet. Each floor can be used exclusively, or they can be combined into one large conference and exhibition solution. Here are the two dedicated solutions:

• 2nd Floor - Enterprise Suite and Galleria – offers a conference room for up to 700 and open exhibition space of 7,965 square-feet which can hold 47 stands. However, the Galleria can be combined with the Integrate Rooms to expand the exhibition to 12,920 square-feet or 76 stands.
• 3rd Floor – Partnership Suite and Exchange Lounge – has a dedicated conference room for up to 240 next to a lounge of 5,025 square-feet holding 13 stands. Again, the Lounge can be extended with the addition of the Affiliation rooms to 7,690 square-feet and 25 stands.

If you are interested in any of our venues please get in touch with us via our contact form on our contact page.